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The EFRA Committee has raised concerns over the “alarming amounts” of illegally imported meat and dairy products entering Great Britain, warning they pose a significant risk of spreading animal diseases that could threaten nation’s food security, farming, and the wider economy.

TV presenter Prue Leith will support the More Than Food campaign, shining a spotlight on farmers markets and the vital role they play in communities across the UK.

Lincolnshire farmer Andrew Ward, who recently hosted the Cereals Event, has revealed plans to restructure his farming enterprise in a bid to secure the future of his farm after several difficult years for British agriculture.

Following confirmation from NFYFC that DEFRA’s discretionary funding was set to come to an end, DEFRA has said “no decisions on funding have been made yet”.

Robbie Moore MP accused the prime minister of “going after” the next generation of farmers, as well as older farmers fearing inheritance tax.

Farming leaders have responded to the news that the Autumn Budget will be delivered by chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, 26th November. 

MPs, peers, and farming representatives gathered at the House of Commons yesterday to address the power imbalance between supermarkets and British farmers and to push for urgent supply chain reform.

Scottish Food & Drink September, a month-long celebration of Scotland’s world-class food and drink, has officially launched.

Hundreds of farmers have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Labour government, saying the party has lost their support in the next election.

Four fire crews have been tackling a straw fire that broke out on a field near Felixstowe in Suffolk.

While most Brits are travelling to Spain for their summer holidays, some supermarket fruit and veg staples have travelled up to eight times farther — from as far away as Kenya.

The English red meat sector delivered around £5.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2023. According to AHDB, this achievement underlines the industry’s critical role in supporting jobs, communities, and a wide range of public goods.