MAY 2025
Spotlight on: Innovative grazing on Salisbury Plain
24th April 2025
Farming an unusual landscape, Wiltshire farmer James Waight decided to try Nofence to overcome a number of challenges.
Beef chocolate bar launches as part of Great British Beef Week celebration
24th April 2025
A milk chocolate bar made of reduced homemade beef stock, Guinness and seasoned with ‘oxo cube’ has been created at the Hinds Head pub.
Farmers to be compensated after Müller factory breakdown
23rd April 2025
Müller had asked some farmers to ‘responsibly dispose’ of milk after operational issues at the Skelmersdale plant.
Farming bosses unveil 10-year vision for thriving beef sector
22nd April 2025
Ahead of Great British Beef Week, the NFU has shared its vision for British beef and set out the key actions needed to secure a thriving, profitable and sustainable future for the sector.
Peak District farm lost dozens of sheep in dog attacks due to picturesque location
22nd April 2025
A savage attack on a pedigree ewe worth £3,000 is the latest of a series of dog attacks on a Derbyshire couple’s farm in one of the Peak District’s most popular tourist spots.
APR 2025
Spotlight on: Farm biosecurity
20th April 2025
Neogen experts outline the benefits and uses of Neogen Farm Fluid MAX, and share optimal cleaning and disinfection protocols.
Lambs at high risk of dog attacks as Easter falls late
18th April 2025
NFU Mutual has warned farmers that lambs are at high risk of dog attacks as Easter falls late this year.
Overseas shearers granted concession to help UK industry this shearing season
17th April 2025
International sheep shearers have once again been allowed to enter the UK following months of lobbying and a special concession that was recently granted.
Arla Foods and DMK Group merge into joint dairy cooperative
16th April 2025
Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced a merger that aims at creating “the strongest dairy cooperative in Europe”.
Farming bosses welcome ban on personal meat imports
14th April 2025
The decision to extend the ban on personal imports to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been welcomed by British farming and meat industry leaders.
Northern Ireland: Human flu confirmed in a pig
14th April 2025
A case of human flu in a pig has been confirmed in Northern Ireland.
Calls raised to tighten border controls due to FMD fears
11th April 2025
“Must be done to minimise the risk,” said NFU Cymru while urging the UK government to tighten border controls to help protect the Welsh livestock industry as the fears over foot-and-mouth disease are increasing.
