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Roger Apsey, who farms in Charlton Musgrove, South Somerset, rescued two-day-old piglets from a fire that broke out in his barn in the middle of the night.

Farmers in the North East could be hit the hardest by the inheritance tax, according to a law firm, Weightmans. The liabilities could surpass £1.85 million, taking an estimated 17 years of earnings to pay off.

The UK’s very best farm retailers have been revealed at the Farm Retail Awards. 

In light of a surprising SFI announcement earlier this week, a job offer posted by Defra has become a very controversial topic among the farming community.

Close Brothers Asset Finance explains how it can help farmers make their diversification plans a reality.

The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is calling on the government to introduce an interim scheme to assist farmers who are not currently enrolled in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).

Jeremy Clarkson’s brewery, Hawkstone, has announced that it is giving away 1,000 kegs of its premium lager or cider to support pubs across the country.

Defra’s latest Farm Business Income report predicts which sectors will see a rise or fall in income over 2024/25.

Defra’s transparency and its ability to deliver the agricultural transition have been questioned following the announcement that the department has stopped accepting new SFI applications.

Lord Robert Newborough, driving force behind the 12,500-acre Rhug Estate near Corwen in Denbighshire, was selected for his “exceptional leadership and innovative contributions” to sustainable agriculture and food production.

Farming bosses fear that farmers could be forced to sell their land below market rate as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is set to be introduced to Parliament later today.

A North Yorkshire farmer has recently raised concerns about a suspicious-looking vehicle that was hovering around his farm in Kilnsey, which led to five arrests.