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A new comprehensive guide for Scottish producers to help them align with their customers’ sustainability ambitions has been launched by the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment.

Innovation and optimisation will be key to meeting food production demands, according to speakers at the recent South West AgriTech Showcase. 

New research led by KAUST scientists shows the first molecular events that give wheat immunity against stem rust.

Circulating rumours have prompted all four of the UK’s farming unions to urge the government to stand up for UK farmers.

Former Defra minister Sir Mark Spencer has invited farmers to join a meeting that aims at preparing them for the upcoming changes to agricultural property relief. 

Responding to Reeves’s Spring Statement, Mel Stride accused the chancellor of making the UK “poorer” and “weaker” with her recent policies.

Red Tractor has promised “tangible, positive change” for farmers following a damning independent review of farm assurance.

Tom Yewbrey joins NPZ UK from Senova, where he was initially appointed as sales manager before stepping up to become managing director in 2023.

Daniel Zeichner MP had mixed messages for the farming community as he addressed the Norfolk Farming Conference. Sarah Juggins reports.

Food and finance businesses including McCain Foods, McDonald’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Waitrose & Partners, NatWest and Barclays have joined forces to launch the Routes to Regen project.

Clarkson’s Farm stars, Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper, have launched a very unconventional competition, following a huge giveaway.

Defra announced that ‘leading figures from across the food industry’ have joined the government to advise on the national food strategy.