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Commercial vehicle auction house, CVA, is expanding its national footprint with a strategic new site in Avonmouth, Bristol. Officially opening on Monday 2nd February, the branch will serve as a physical gateway in the South West to the company’s powerful auction platform.

The defendant appeared in front of Norwich Magistrates Court for knowingly buying a stolen compact John Deere tractor and an Avant tractor and trailer.

A new report has revealed that immediate and complete alignment with the EU on plant protection products available could cost UK farmers hundreds of millions of pounds in the first year alone.

North Yorkshire Police attended the farm to discuss a possible burglary in November, but during the visit also carried out checks regarding the welfare of the family’s children.

Chef and TV presenter Prue Leith has been named the new patron of the Farm Retail Association. 

While farmland buyers adopted a cautious approach in 2025, farms and estates generally continued to hold their appeal, even amid the challenges facing agriculture and the broader economy over the past 12 months. 

British farmers are set to launch a nationwide protest this Thursday, 29th January, at supermarkets across the country.

Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, has highlighted the importance of national food security while sharing photos of empty shelves in local shops. 
 

More than 4,000 farmers have accepted a further year’s extension on Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements – equating to just under £59 million.

The UK government said it would “never compromise” on Britain’s high food standards, following reports that Donald Trump is demanding American chlorinated chicken be sold in British supermarkets.

Asset finance allowed one Somerset beef farmer to purchase grazing land her family had rented for generations.

Reforms to the National Grid application process mean time is of the essence for those seeking a connection between 2030–35, with the application window closing in July 2026.