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A farm building and several vehicles, including two tractors, were severely damaged in a fire on a farm in Sutton, Essex. 

Farming industry representatives have urged the UK government to remain steadfast and not barter away greater market access to the US, as this would jeopardise the future of UK dairy farming businesses, which are already under pressure.

EFRA has found that the commercial animal and plant imports system is “inadequate” as banned products pass the border unchecked.

2G Energy Ltd explains the benefits of combined heat and power (CHP) for British farmers looking to reduce energy bills and source reliable power.

A Scottish MP has highlighted the sharp contrast in agricultural support policies between Scotland and the rest of the UK, after a Freedom of Information request revealed that thousands of farmers in England face an uncertain future because of a funding “cliff edge” imposed by the Labour government.

Administrators have been appointed for Dunstall Holdings Limited and Rea Valley Tractors Limited – after no viable offers were received for the Group as a whole.

As the country celebrates Back British Farming Day, the public has once again demonstrated strong support for farmers and growers, ranking them as the UK’s second most respected profession for the third year running.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw met with DEFRA’s new secretary of state, Emma Reynolds MP, on her first day in post.

Farming has always been a way of life for this husband-and-wife team, who recently took over their family farm following the retirement of the husband’s parents. With a strong commitment to securing the future of their business, they set their sights on expanding their beef herd.

Farming leaders have responded to the recent government reshuffle, welcoming the appointment of the new DEFRA secretary along with the minister for food security and rural affairs.

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.