Ranil Jayawardena named as the new Defra secretary

George Eustice has been sacked in the Cabinet reshuffle, having supported Rishi Sunak due to questions over Liz Truss’ commitment to animal welfare in international trade deals.

Funding and support on offer to help farmers prepare for future droughts

South East Water is offering farmers in the region funding and support to help increase their farm’s resilience to future droughts.

Industry responds as Liz Truss becomes UK’s new PM

Liz Truss has officially become the UK Prime Minister today after meeting the Queen at Balmoral, having defeated Rishi Sunak in the leadership race.

A guide to selling renewable electricity

The UK is on a journey from fossil fuels to a renewable future. Drax provides a guide to creating revenue for your farm by generating and selling your own renewable electricity.

Record gas prices prompt fertiliser giants to halt or reduce ammonia production

CF Fertilisers UK is set to temporarily halt ammonia production at its Billingham complex, while Yara has announced further curtailments.

Soaring costs are hindering farmers’ action on climate – survey

NatWest research shows the majority of farmers surveyed had to put climate action on hold due to rising costs.

Dairy business course now open for applications

A specialist business course for aspiring dairy producers – offering expert training and a networking opportunity – is now open for applications.

Innovative projects get govt funding to boost farm productivity

Details of successful projects revealed as new round of competitions set to open shortly.

Huge potential for significant financial returns for renewable generators

A report published by energy offtaker, Limejump, highlights the opportunities for farmers to generate significant returns from small scale renewable energy assets.

Harvest your returns with forward-looking brokerage from Westbrooke Associates

As the world’s population is projected to exceed nine billion by 2050, vertical farming is rapidly becoming the answer to the global food crisis, according to Westbrooke Associates.

NZ trade deal: AHDB explores the impact on UK farmers

Analysis shows the impact on British farmers is likely to be modest, but there is a risk of more significant effects if New Zealand’s trade with China is disrupted.

John Deere announces online careers event for military service leavers

John Deere is calling on former and soon-to-be ex-servicemen and women to consider joining its dealership network as qualified technicians.

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