Farming in Five by Farmers Guardian

BTV-3 cases exceed 900, JLR to cut 4,000 jobs and farmland fire escalates due to dry ground

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Bluetongue cases in Wales climb past 100, researchers say badger vaccination should not be presented as a stand-alone route to eradicating bTB, farmland blaze in Drinkstone reminds of continued dry conditions, Jaguar Land Rover is to Cut 4,000 Jobs and Clarkson says 'we have a very unhelpful Government'.

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11 sheep stolen from Clarkson's Farm, Lib Dem leader calls for additional farm support and Defra told to do more to prepare for food security

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100

On today’s episode, Jeremy Clarkson is a victim of rural crime, Lib Dems call for £1bn farming boost and urgent bluetongue taskforce and Defra has been told it must do more on food security.

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Social media key to Gen Z trust in farming, EU bans Brazilian meat and success for UK's rarest breeding bird

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, new AHDB research reveals insights into Gen Z's interest in farming, the EU ban on Brazilian meat comes into force, and farmers aid comeback of UK's rarest breeding bird.

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PM backs farmers in Commons, Hawkstone choir to tour and man arrested over farm vehicle theft

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100

In today's episode of farming in Five: The Prime Minister tells MPs he will focus on farming, the Hawkstone Farmers Choir is set for a nationwide tour, retailers have been urged to back British strawberries and a man has been arrested for suspected theft of agricultural vehicles.

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Firearms crackdown proposals "unjustified and impractical"

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: UK salmonella cases linked to imported eggs nears 500, farmers warned delays to purchasing fertiliser could overwhelm supply chain, firearms crackdown proposals receive push back and Defra's Capital Grants scheme and SFI26 window 1 now closed while applications open for Farming Innovation Programme competition.

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Remembering Dolly Parton's life in farming

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: The farming life of Dolly Parton, weather goes from one extreme to next, Scotland's Moredun Institute under pressure to expand testing capacity and waste now cleared from notorious illegal waste site in Kidlington.

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Clarkson attempts to diversify, after leaving hundreds of acres untouched

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Harbo announces acquisition of Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health's business, farmers urged to place order for bluetongue vaccine to ensure supply can meet high demand, Clarkson attempts to diversify, after leaving hundreds of acres untouched and "We do not have foot and mouth disease in the UK, but nor would we want to inadvertently miss it", says Wales chief vet.

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Claas adds film binding option to Rollant 630 RC round balers

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Muller reports profits and revenue rise in latest results, Bernard Matthews confirms closure of Derby site, Bluetongue samples to be tested at APHA's Weybridge laboratories, cows spared harm as crews tackle barn fire in Bude, police launch appeal following multiple arson attacks on farms in Herefordshire, Claas adds film binding option to Rollant 630 RC round balers.

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RABI launches £2m in Emergency Drought Grants for farmers

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Tenant farmers to 'press the case' for rent reductions, nearly 10,000 people sign parliamentary petition to stop data centres outside AI Growth Zones, farmers urged to join NSA survey to prevent bluetongue vaccine shortage next year and RABI launches £2m in Emergency Drought Grants for farming people.

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Should the Gov ban Brazilian meat?

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farming bodies propose urgent action to ensure food is grown next year as farmers at 'crisis point', Northern Ireland farm profits rise to £1bn in 2025, Met Office team up with Shaun the Sheep creators, adding Shaun to storm name list, livestock farming will not recover from drought by rain alone, warns vet and Government urged to follow Norway and EU lead on banning Brazilian meat.

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Bluetongue cases exceed 500

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: UFU warns of rise in rogue traders and scammers across Northern Ireland, charity provides emergency grants for farmers hit by bluetongue and drought, 'glaring injustice' still remains for farmers hit by fly-tipping, Bluetongue cases exceed 500 and the Scottish Government introduces bluetongue control zone after Lockerbie case.

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Salmonella outbreak which left one dead linked to imported eggs

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Freshways announces 6ppl increase for October, salmonella outbreak which left one dead linked to imported eggs, ploughman Ken Chappell has died aged 91, satellite technology aims to bring precision farming to more growers and wildfires in England and Wales so far exceed 2025 whole year total.

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"The days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over" says NI Farming Minister

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: 'Most challenging season ever encountered' by onion sector, NI Farming Minister says: "The days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over" as cattle cull row ramps up, bluetongue warnings issued to Welsh farmers and woman raises over £5000 for RABI after milking 10,000 cows in ten days.

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£190m to be wiped from harvest income after AHDB downgrades forecast

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Teenage dairy farmer launches 'game-changing' app to reduce farm admin burden, a further £190m set to be wiped from harvest income after AHDB downgrades forecast, farmers face 'crisis' as bluetongue drives fallen stock surge, police launch investigation into barn fire in East Lulworth and over 200 military personnel drafted to tackle Wales wildfires.

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Burnham allocates £65m to help farmers respond to drought

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Prime Minister to announce £65m to help farmers respond to drought and a temporary ban on disposable BBQs as wildfires blaze as he makes farm visit, the King's nephew heads for future farm career, and Saputo enters agreement to sell its UK operation.

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JCB Hydromax sets 406mph hydrogen land speed record

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: TFA demands coordinated Gov bluetongue action as farmers report 'mounting stress', man arrested after 33 tonnes of illegal food produce seized, ending reliance on imports could generate £1.9bn for farmers, JCB Hydromax sets 406mph hydrogen land speed record and UFU extends vote of no confidence and calls for Minister to resign.

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Prime Minister held crisis meeting to address heatwave, drought and wildfires

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Prime Minister to hold crisis meeting to address heatwave, drought and wildfires, grocery apps deliver welcome boost for red meat sector, UK economy could be losing up to £2bn in food fraud, exciting opportunities in farming need highlighting to tackle workforce challenges and woman's death in Rochdale farm fire no longer murder inquiry.

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Pembrokeshire and North Wales bovine TB eradication projects extended following success

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Pembrokeshire and North Wales bovine TB eradication projects extended following success, more BTV-3 vaccine will be arriving 'soon', drought forces farmers to make 'tough decisions' and funding appeal launched after sudden loss of 41-year-old farmer.

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Farmers protest outside Stormont over 'wild west' cattle cull

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Almost three-quarters of England now in drought, first bluetongue case found in South-West Scotland, over 4,000 badgers vaccinated across England in 2025, and farmers protest outside Stormont over 'wild west' cattle cull.

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Clarkson encourages public to make the most of farm visits as summer holidays progress

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Jeremy Clarkson encourages public to make the most of farm visits as summer holidays progress, G & J Barron ceases Christmas turkey production after flock wiped out by disease, almost 5,000 farming, fishing and forestry businesses have collapsed since 2020, says new report and EA to carry out thousands more inspections in drive to better England's water bodies.

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Farmer jailed after shooting and dismembering lodger

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Bluetongue outbreak forces agricultural shows to cancel livestock classes, Shropshire farmer fights to block European-led solar site and farmer jailed after shooting and dismembering lodger.

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Four arrested as four tonnes of illegal meat seized

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmer says harvest is 'a kick in the teeth' as arable sector loses £300m, four arrested as four tonnes of illegal meat seized, bluetongue 'soul destroying' for farmers and vets and pressure on Government to ban Brazilian beef and poultry imports.

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Farmers to benefit from £20m Defra robotic fund

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers to benefit from £20m Defra robotic fund, the world's first floating dairy farm is up for sale, Defra faces criticism over bluetongue reporting 'nightmare' and a livestock group launches legal action to protect UK meat exports.

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Bluetongue surge prompts urgent farming industry briefing

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Bluetongue surge prompts urgent farming industry briefing, Scots Gov unveils £14m for next round of Future Farming Investment Scheme, Ribena seeks to climate proof blackcurrants as growers warn of difficult harvest and move over Clarkson – Wildfarmed branches out into regenerative beer.

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British farmer forced to launch crowdfunder in bid to feed cattle

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Welsh farmers urged to be vigilant as more bluetongue cases confirmed, MP demands urgent action as South West becomes bluetongue hotspot, British farmer forced to launch crowdfunder in bid to feed cattle, Finland reports first cases of African swine fever and farmer's stolen cattle mostly recovered following arrest.

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"Farmers...we'd be dead without you" - Gregg James on #Farm24

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: "Farmers...we'd be dead without you" - BBC Radio hosts Greg James and Sara Cox give #farm24 huge shoutout, the government faces backlash over peatland wildfire policy, heatwave drives 'worst harvest in years' as farmers warn this could be their last and the government has been warned to act fast on Brazilian beef after EU import ban.

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24 Hours in Farming is back - show your support

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Half of England now in drought, planning, water abstraction and UK beef sector key asks in NFU meeting with Defra, farmer frustrated with police response after youths start fire near crops and 24 Hour in Farming is back.

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Clarkson says it is 'impossible' to make money growing food

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Vinnie Jones says harvest is his favourite time of year, Clarkson says it is 'impossible' to make money from growing food, TikTok farming stars team up with SP Energy Networks for life-saving campaign and a rise in farming families obtaining protection insurance in case of injury.

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Firefighters hospitalised in farm fertiliser store explosion

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Defra funding gap threatens educational farm visits for children, firefighters hospitalised in farm fertiliser store blaze, fundraiser to trek 209 miles across Iceland for the Farming Community Network and Biodiversity Net Gain rule changes ease planning for farm developments.

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Sheep theft shows 'lack of respect' for countryside

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: First drought regions named as record heatwave rolls on, over 60% of Emergency Heating Oil Scheme requests rejected, farmland sees Q2 dip despite record-breaking prices and sheep theft shows a lack of 'respect for countryside and for what we do,' says farmer.

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'We do not need to make a fortune, we just want to be able to farm', Efra chair told

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers offered chance to educate the consumers of tomorrow, food production at risk as extreme weather hampers water supply, Farm Safety Week: 'I could have prevented the pain and suffering I went through' and 'We do not need to make a fortune, we just want to be able to farm', Efra chair told.

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Police appeal for info on Royal Welsh quad bike theft

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Industry reacts to Dame Angela Eagle as Defra Secretary, Plaid Cymru unveils 'transformational' farm to fork National Food Strategy, British Sugar proposes shutting Cantley factory and Police appeal for information following Royal Welsh quad bike theft.

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Angela Eagle appointed Defra Secretary

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Tributes paid to Campaign for Wool chair Peter Ackroyd, Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers Choir announce plans to release first album, Farm Safety Week highlights devastating impact of serious injuries on farm Dame Angela Eagle appointed Defra Secretary.

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Bird welfare at risk after water restrictions at poultry processor

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Processor 2 Sisters has warned of the impact on bird welfare and food supplies after South West Water announced water restrictions at its Willand plant and a fire is blazing in the Cairngorms, leading to calls for greater resource to tackle incidents

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Farmers warn uplands are becoming tinderboxes

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, there are calls to cut wildfire red tape as farmers warn uplands are becoming tinderboxes and the latest situation on Bluetongue

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Two teens arrested for arson following huge crop field fire in York

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Who pays when livestock end up on the railway? Defra unveils multi-million-pound plan to protect nature in face of rising temperatures and climate change, Two teenagers arrested following arson attack on crop field in York and countryside must be at heart of Andy Burnham's reset, insist Labour MPs.

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75% of SFI Window one gone and farmers praised for tackling wildfires

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers praised for tackling wildfires across UK, 75% of SFI26 Window 1 budget now allocated, Beef and Lamb Roadmap sets out practical route for sectors environmental progress and free-range poultry sees increasing investment

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Biggest vet sector reform in 60 years

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Water company launches emergency supply support for livestock farmers, Scottish cider business expands production near Dundee, new fire byelaw takes place across National Park, Scottish Government announces £2m support scheme for independent pig producers and new reforms mark biggest change in vet sector for 60 years.

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SFI26 budget is fixed says Reynolds

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Concerns grow over future support for farming, Reynolds says SFI26 Window 1 budget is fixed at £60m, Defra under pressure to deliver longer-term farm tenancies and warning issued following surge in livestock worrying attacks across Wiltshire.

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Reynolds rejects livestock reduction targets

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Pylon company unlawfully accessed farmland in Wales, High Court rules, Burnham urged to honour Labour procurement pledge to unlock £1bn for farmers, Defra's Emma Reynolds rejects livestock reduction targets and free skin and prostate cancer checks offered to farmers at sheep event.

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Nigel Farage resigns as MP triggering Clacton by-election

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Nigel Farage resigns as MP and triggers Clacton by-election, health hub open for business at Exmoor Farmers livestock market, rural Housing Week: countryside workers deserve affordable homes and Farmers Guardian team set off on mammoth charity walk to raise money for Yellow Wellies and Farms for City Children.

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Norwegian World Cup hero Haaland has plans for a farming retirement

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Murder investigation launched as woman found dead in Rochdale farm fire, Kaleb Cooper marries long-term partner Taya in countryside wedding, Norwegian World Cup hero Haaland has plans for a farming retirement and council vows to protect its county farms.

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Seven fires in two nights spark fears for farm safety

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: 26-hour Northumberland sheep clipping event raises over £10,000, seven fires in two nights spark fears for farm safety, half of Window 1 SFI26 budget now allocated and charity issues call for volunteers to help raise suicide prevention awareness.

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Massive data centre to take over agri land in North Devon

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Precision bred crops break new ground, farmers oppose huge data centre in North Devon countryside, Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier to be opened up to more farmers, Defra Secretary said she 'hopes' to stay and 'serious change is needed' - farming again has highest worker fatality rate per capita.

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Wool selling season finishes strong and Wales not ruled out badger cull

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farming making 'real progress' on pollution, says Environment Agency report, Wales' Cabinet Minister to do 'right thing, not the easy thing' on bovine TB, Duchy of Cornwall partners with Regenified to support regenerative farming across estate and wool selling season finishes strong thanks to competitive demand.

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Teenager in 'life-threatening' condition and five cows dead after crash

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Tributes paid to farmer who died after tractor overturned in Dunfermline field, teenager in 'life-threatening' condition and five cows dead after crash in West Dunbartonshire, window 1 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive opens, farmers encouraged to examine Farming with Nature options, Welsh Sheep Genetics applications open today and the latest milk prices for dairy farmers are out.

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Burnham backs British vowing to 'safeguard' farming

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Andy Burnham vows to 'safeguard' farming, motorcyclist dies following collision with tractor, Defra unveils £50m peatland restoration package, Oxfordshire Council called on to scrap 'plant-based edict' as more councils reverse decision and Wales unveils next BVD eradication action phase.

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Clarkson's Farm highlights value of 'unusual' items at auction

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Opposition MPs deliver their verdict on Labour's Farming Roadmap, agri-attaches deliver £80m UK food export boost, value of auction for 'unusual' farm machines showcased on Clarkson's Farm and Efra chair says Natural England's wildfire policy has failed to account of upland farmers.

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Fruit farmers call for action in extreme heat

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0100

With temperatures hitting highs across the UK, fruit farmers in Kent and the South East have called for action to help the horticulture sector and wool is in demand in Scotland

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Farming roadmap 'finally' unveiled

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Industry representatives including Baroness Minette Batters and the NFU have issued a cautious welcome to the Government's Farming Roadmap but warned it was now time to deliver on its aims

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Farming reacts to Prime Minister's resignation

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

The farming industry has been reacting to the news that Sir Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader

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Prime Minister to resign and what would Andy Burnham mean for farming?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister, following Andy Burnham winning the by-election in Makerfield last week. Mr Burnham is widely expected to be the next Prime Minister, but what would his premiership potentially mean for agriculture?

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Pig sector in crisis and local council lifts meat ban to back British farmers

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

At the Royal Highland Show, the Scottish pork industry has flagged the dire crisis in the sector, calling for the supply chain and Scottish Government to back Scottish pork, the First Minister John Swinney reiterates commitment to supermarket price caps despite farmer concerns and Enfield Council has lifted a ban on meat.

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Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0100

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the latest episodes of Clarkson's Farm

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Public raise concerns about imports but trust British standards

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

British food is trusted by consumers, despite a growing disconnect between the public and farms, unhomogenised milk continues to grow in popularity and sign up now for the next Farmers Guardian webinar.

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Farm shop staff face verbal and physical abuse

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Nine in every 10 retail stores in rural areas have suffered at the hands of criminals in the past 12 months, according to latest figures from NFU Mutual, funding has been increased for the ADOPT scheme and new SFI tool for farmers

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New Farming Minister appointed as Eagle spreads wings to other department

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Local egg finder map helps crack down on food miles, AHDB launches Sustainable Farming Incentive cost/benefit tool for farmers, Stephen Morgan appointed Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs and milking herd hits record low as 190 producers exit dairy sector.

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Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper on mental wellbeing and the future of farming

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper discusses farmers' mental health issues and why the next generation will ensure farming has a future

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New bTB strategy and SFI budget announced

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

A shift to local, targeted control of bovine TB, with farmers driving decisions rather than waiting on centralised direction or being hampered by political interference, lies at the heart of the new plan to make England bTB-free by 2038.

And the new SFI budget is not big enough, says the NFU president.

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Green leader says supermarkets are exploiting ag, farmers dog reported for worrying own sheep and Gov inspectors pull out of cattle cull due to threats

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Somerset farmers to benefit from new £50m flood resilience fund, Green leader Zack Polanski says supermarkets are exploiting agriculture, Farmers dog reported for worrying own sheep and Gov inspectors pull out of Fife cattle cull after receiving threats.

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Death of farmer trampled by cow 'could have been prevented' and over 6,500 people back farmer's fight to save Exmoor ponies

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farms open their doors for Open Farm Sunday, death of farmer trampled by cow 'could have been prevented' according to FAI, more than 6,500 people back farmer's fight to save Exmoor ponies and pre-exchange inspections more common as farmland buyers become more cautious.

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Hawkstone Farmers' Choir's songwriter says winning song was 'huge risk'

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for the first time, public backs glyphosate ban as 60,000 sign petition, MPs sign up for food security debate, Hawkstone Farmers' Choir's songwriter says winning song was 'huge risk' and Egg industry responds to Sainsbury's white shell swap.

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Farmers should not look to Government for support and Avian Influenza Prevention Zones lifted

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

On today’ Farming in Five, CAAV’s Jeremy Moody warns the Government cannot be looked to by farmers for support but highlighted the opportunities for businesses in a post-BPS world and the Chief Veterinary Office lifts Avian Influenza Prevention Zones as the risk of bird flu reduces

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High Court throws out FSA 'unlawful' meat industry charges

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Bank of England's banknote shortlist called into question after inclusion of white-tailed eagle, High Court throws out FSA 'unlawful' meat industry charges, record £1.8m fine for water firm after cryptosporidium from animal faeces found in drinking water and meat and dairy could be targeted as Gov renews pledge to cut emissions.

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Defra releases SFI update and Clarkson wants to execute litterers

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: 271 animals to be slaughtered following ID regulation breach, Devon farm partnership fined almost £20k for repeat slurry pollution incidents, Defra publishes its 'near final' Sustainable Farming Incentive update and Jeremy Clarkson on people who drop litter: "I just want to go and execute them"

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Cows fed Bovaer found no overall increase in mortality or decrease in milk yield

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates Open Farm Sunday milestone, dairy farmer handed livestock ban and hefty fine after admitting 13 animal welfare offences, Danish researchers find no overall increase in mortality or decrease in milk yield in cows fed with Bovaer, Arla merger set to bring together more than 11,000 dairy farmers and locally sourced 'wool logs' help peatland restoration in Antrim hills.

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SPS agreement to bring new costs and farmers urged to prepare for SFI this month

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Cutting methane could slow recovery of ozone layer, new research finds, SPS agreement will bring new costs and risk food security, warns trade group, Aldi signs over £5bn in long-term agreements with British suppliers and farmers urged to prepare for SFI reopening in June.

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Inverurie butcher makes 100 staff redundant, Blair says tear up net zero and Streeting to 'rebuild farmer trust'

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: "Farm security is national security" - Wes Streeting promises to rebuild farmers' trust in Labour after IHT row, Sir Tony Blair tells Gov to 'tear up' net zero plans, Inverurie butcher sold to royal ham supplier as more than 100 staff made redundant and cost of rural crime drops to £41.5m, according to NFU Mutual report.

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Severe global food price crisis could hit within 12 months and supply chain called on to back under-pressure independent pig farmers

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Iran war - Severe global food price crisis could hit within 12 months, NPA calls on supply chain to back under-pressure independent pig farmers, food industry falls behind in gender balance and Cornwall's new nature reserve aims to benefit business, farming and wildlife.

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Man in 80s dies in grain silo fall, lamb prices supported and upland farmers urged to share experiences

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Man in his 80s dies in grain silo fall, Isle of Man considers tougher fines for dog attacks on livestock, tighter supplies and steady demand support lamb prices and farmers urged to share their experience of upland life.

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'Landmark' £3.7bn Gulf deal, red diesel duty cut by 1/3 and tariffs cut on 100 food items

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Sheep euthanised after 'horrific' dog attack, new £3.7bn Gulf deal set to bring food and farming boost, red diesel duty to be cut by a third for UK farmers, Starmer announces, Chancellor cuts tariffs on 100 food items to ease Iran war burden on consumers and Tesco announces plans to grow pig group by 30%.

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Undercover slaughter footage leads to investigation at abattoir

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Clarkson's Hawkstone Choir gets ready for Britain's Got Talent semi-final, farmers urged to watch out for bloat in your cattle this grazing season, Duchy of Cornwall moves to calm fears over £500m estate sale and undercover slaughter footage leads to investigation at abattoir.

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Clarkson's Farm Series 5: IHT farm protests, new tech and serious health scares

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmer fined after digestate spill kills one thousand fish, breeding could help cut dairy farm emissions, report reveals, Clarkson's Farm Series 5 trailer revealed: farm protests, pub issues and personal health battles and NFUS say cattle price falls could risk fragile Scottish beef suckler recovery.

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Dogs maul 35 sheep to death and injure 14 more at Suffolk farm

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: New guideline gives courts more powers to deal with hare coursers, Plaid Cymru appoints party's first ever Cabinet Secretary to lead the rural agenda, dogs maul 35 sheep to death and injure 14 more at Suffolk farm, reintroduction of Sea Eagles to Exmoor moves to next phase and new preparedness strategy to prevent outbreak of African swine fever.

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Clarkson invites 4-year-old entrepreneur to Diddly Squat following tragic egg stall destruction

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmer speaks of 'incredible disappointment' after High Court dismisses IHT challenge, AHDB scores victory in Chris Packham Eat Balanced Campaign row, Morrisons' abattoir gives notice to pig suppliers and Clarkson invites 4-year-old entrepreneur to Diddly Squat following tragic egg stall destruction.

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Farmer who stole 600+ sheep jailed, Labour MP resigns as Reynolds' PPS and bluetongue vaccine available

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmer jailed for stealing more than 600 sheep, police appeal to farmers for information after tractor crashes through front of house, Labour MP resigns as Reynolds' PPS amidst growing calls for PM to step down, Virbac confirms immediate UK availability of BTV8 bluetongue vaccine, Berry growers demand supply chain help as production costs surge and applications open for new Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships.

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Election results in Wales and Scotland, the impact on farming and Sir Keir Starmer under pressure

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Farmers are waiting to see what the impact of the most recent elections in Scotland and Wales, and the local election results in England, on agricultural policy with the SNP the largest party in Scotland and Plaid Cymru in Wales. The surge of Reform UK has also added pressure onto Sir Keir Starmer.

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Rare calf triplets welcomed in Shropshire, calls on Gov to address fertiliser costs and warnings issued as temperatures reach new highs

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers warned of May temperature swing following predicted highs of 30°C, Shropshire farmer welcomes rare calf triplets on farm, industry leaders called to Government to address fertiliser costs and lack of faith in Government is a key driver in low feelings amongst farming industry.

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Glyphosate row heightens, dog owners second livestock worrying conviction and Attenborough turns 100

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Growers fight back in row over glyphosate use, one farmer's livestock worrying 'misery' leads to dog owner's second conviction, arable farmers fight to save their future and Sir David Attenborough celebrates 100 years on planet earth

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Outlook 'far from straightforward' for dairy farmers, British Wool returns hit 10-year high and Prince William says he understands 'headwinds' facing farmers

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: British Wool returns hit 10-year high with price rises across all types, outlook far from straightforward for dairy farmers, warns NFUS milk committee chair, Kubota UK appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry as new Shropshire and Mid-Wales dealer and Prince William says he understands impact of 'headwinds' facing today's farmers.

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UK 'fragile' food system exposed, farmers oppose white-tailed eagle reintroduction and UHF tags vital to future of farming

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: UHF tags vital to future of UK farming say former NFUS president, collective action tackles scab across Welsh farms, 85% of farmers oppose white-tailed eagle reintroduction and UK's 'fragile' food system exposed by £5bn influx of meat imports in 2025, report reveals.

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Farmer triumphs in bid to reduce UPFs in school meals

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: UFU elects new presidential team, farmer triumphs in bid to reduce UPFs in school meals, farm staycations set for a strong summer as demand rises, growers urged to take early action on water use and Swinney's pledge to cap food prices will only hurt farmers.

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Trump praises King Charles in decision to lift Scotch whisky tariffs

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Peer Network launches for neurodivergent people connected to rural life, latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Arla increases May milk price while Muller holds for June, British Veterinary Association calls for an end to all cages for laying hens and Trump praises King Charles in decision to lift Scotch whisky tariffs.

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Chlorinated chicken: Will Starmer give in to Trump?

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: NFU welcomes new police powers to tackle rural crime, fly-tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers, 150k+ sign petition telling Starmer not to give in to Trump on chlorinated chicken, family farms feel 'battled and bullied' as pylons and pipeline schemes threaten livelihoods and tributes paid to respected agricultural journalist Mike Green.

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Trial date set after man denies unlawful killing of boy on farm

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Teenagers caught after posting farm crime spree on TikTok, trial date set after man denies unlawful killing of boy on farm, study shows fall in emissions from England's farms and Councils unite in bid to halt UK's largest solar farm.

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14-year-old farmer teaches Hugh Jackman about sheep

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Seven men charged with hare coursing after dead hares found in vehicles, Shropshire farmer dies following industrial incident, higher prices could last for eight months after war ends, Efra chair backs farmers in row over proposed food price cuts and 14-year-old Farmer Joe teaches Hugh Jackman about sheep following his role as shepherd in new film.

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Mass chicken pollution claim arrives in High Court

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: 2 Sisters unveils £50m feed support pledge for UK farmers, landowners warned of radio mast operators' tactics at lease renewal, Co-op first major retailer to switch to 100% British strawberries as season begins and mass chicken pollution claim arrives in High Court.

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London Marathon runners' urine could help reduce fertiliser costs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Conservatives call on Gov to stop 'ridiculous' decision to increase fuel duty, how London Marathon runners could help reduce fertiliser costs, beef mince remains at centre of UK family meals, despite price rise and gen Z protein demand drives egg consumption.

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Grocery Code Adjudicator lacks the power to back farmers, says MP's

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Aldi set to invest over £1bn in British egg supplies, MPs suggest Grocery Code Adjudicator lacks the power to back farmers, Gov urged to consider one-off soil improvement scheme to offset Iran war input costs and why this high-risk year should put virus yellows in sharp focus.

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Farmers urged to stay safe after two farming deaths this month

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Wool price improves as demand rises, farmers urged to stay safe as HSE calendar begins with two agricultural deaths, pastry brand Ginsters commits to backing British farmers in new FCN partnership and farmers raise thousands for air ambulance charities through NFU Energy buying group.

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Powys farmer charged with causing suffering to animals

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Case adjourned for Powys farmer charged with causing suffering to animals, livestock farmers set to share their environmental journey, Donald Russell announces company closure following 30 job losses and Iran war: 70% of US farmers cannot afford fertiliser needs on-farm, report says.

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3,000 birds killed in turkey shed fire

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Dairy farmers urged to respond to Environmental Permitting survey, release date announced for Clarkson's Farm Season 5, APHA moves to reassure poultry producers following salmonella outbreak at hatchery and around 3,000 birds killed in turkey shed fire.

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Clarkson admits he had never heard of Cereals as Diddly Squat prepares for this year's event

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers face £96m bill from bTB, new report says, why it’s illegal to feed kitchen scraps to pigs, Jeremy Clarkson admits he had never heard of Cereals as Diddly Squat prepares for this year's event and Left, right or centre? - How milk preference in tea and coffee could influence your political voting intentions.

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Transition period after SPS agreement rejected in Gov response to EFRA report

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Transition period after SPS agreement rejected in Gov response to EFRA report, JCB heir threatens to take company abroad due to IHT changes, 'Eat meat and drink beer' - Gov's response to possibility of UK food and CO2 shortages and East Yorkshire farmer informs Emmerdale prostate cancer storyline.

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Rural churches a 'hotspot' for targeted criminality

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Major clean-up begins at notorious Kidlington waste site, rural churches a 'hotspot' for targeted and thoughtless criminality, NFU calls on would-be councillors to back British farming and First Milk chief executive Shelagh Hancock to retire after ten years.

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Cow approved for waste carrier licence shows criminals are 'milking' the system

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Iran war: Middle East conflict adds additional £25k fuel bill for UK farmers, farmer fearing for his safety after hare coursers target farm almost 200 times in just eight months, cow approved for waste carrier licence shows criminals are 'milking' the system and Farmcare Solutions awarded badger vaccination contract.

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Possible plans for nationwide fuel and fertiliser protest

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farm Shop destroyed in fire leaves owner devastated, UK farmers considering plans for a nationwide fuel and fertiliser protest and Blowfly Emergence Forecast launched to help sheep farmers stay ahead of flystrike risk.

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Companies fined over £2m after deaths of men at Norfolk chicken factory

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Potential poultry unit planning rule easing not due to lobbying says Defra, farmers urged to prepare for capital grants reopening, companies fined over £2m after deaths of men at Norfolk chicken factory and Labour should abolish one of the world's 'harshest' IHT policies, report reveals.

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Farm incomes squeezed by input costs and April tax changes

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farm incomes squeezed by costs and April tax changes, Middle East uncertainty highlights need to back domestic food production ahead of elections and concern over native breed support after register rethink.

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Livestock group demands action as wildfires rage

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Welsh farmers set out their asks ahead of Senedd elections, UK tractor registrations show significant uplift for the first quarter of 2026 and livestock group demands action as wildfires rage.

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Defra takes control of Groceries Code Adjudicator role

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Inheritance Tax changes will lead to 'multiple sadness' for families, warns campaigning farmer, dog attack leaves four alpacas dead on Cambridgeshire farm, Defra takes control of Groceries Code Adjudicator role and serious concerns over Northern Ireland's 'Good Jobs' Employment Rights Bill.

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Rising fuel and fertiliser costs 'crippling' NI farmers

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Rising fuel and fertiliser costs 'crippling' NI farmers, Cairngorms National Park fire ban comes into place, Irish egg shortages due to low prices and diners ditch restaurants in support of UK eggs.

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Oil shock could add millions to farmers' fuel bills

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Police investigating death of sheep on day new livestock worrying legislation came into effect, mandatory housing measures removed as bird flu risk reduced, Iran war: Oil shock could add millions to farmers' fuel bills and future of mart secured as planners back out-of-town move.

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Major UK supermarkets reduce price of veg to 4p

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Tenants express disappointment at Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall farm sale, charities urge Gov to support farmers to spur on species reintroduction, major UK supermarkets criticised after reducing price of veg to 4p over Easter and industry fatalities reach horrifying 33 after farmer knocked over and killed by barn door blown in wind.

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Sainsbury's pledges £5bn to long-term farming partnerships

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Iran war: "We are not asking people to ration when it comes to food", Scotland to bring in bluetongue movement restrictions from June, latest milk prices for dairy farmers see Arla announce a price hold for April for conventional milk and Sainsbury's pledges £5bn to long-term farming partnerships.

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Farmer sentenced after turning farm into illegal waste site

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: NSA sheep worrying campaign highlights concerning gap between dog owners' awareness and behaviour, farmer sentenced after turning farm into illegal waste site and farming and nature groups issue SFI plea to Defra to end 'computer says no' approach to commons.

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'For Farms' Sake' – Clarkson and Hogan rebrand Diddly Squat Farm Shop

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmer banned from keeping animals after 350+ livestock found in 'appalling' conditions, 'For Farms' Sake' – Clarkson and Hogan rebrand Diddly Squat Farm Shop, Middle East conflict prompts weekly fertiliser price reports from AHDB and cheers as the UK wine production soars 55%.

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RPA response to coroner 'not good enough', says farmer's widow

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Egg imports posing 'urgent and escalating risk' for the UK food sector warns new report, RPA response to coroner 'not good enough', says farmer's widow, first Farming and Food Partnership Board meeting pledges to deliver 'real change' for food production and Countryside in uproar as Gov accelerates plan to ban trail hunting.

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Farms not given enough support to comply with environmental regulations

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Family pays tribute to teenager killed on farm, farms not given enough support to help comply with environmental regulations, new report finds, Scottish Rural Support Plan sets out direct support commitments and 'reintroduction of lynx is cruel and unnecessary', Blackface Sheep Breeders' Association warns.

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Teenage farm worker crushed to death in bale wrapper

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Iran war - Kemi Badenoch: "We need to make sure we can grow more of our own food", teenage farm worker crushed to death in bale wrapper, inquest hears, Clarkson becomes emotional watching his Farmers' Choir on BGT and NFU Mutual works with local police to install ANPR cameras to continue fight against crime.

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Dog attack on 34 pregnant ewes could cost farmer £15k

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Dog attack on 34 pregnant ewes could cost farmer £15k, five men – including a farmer - sentenced after DNA tests exposed organised cattle theft on Anglesey, the Big Farm Tea Break: 'A small chat can make a huge difference' and £3 Million Secured to Continue Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme.

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Clarkson's Farmers' Choir gets golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Banning CO2 pig stunning would bring significant costs and disruption, says AHDB report, "You work so hard" - Jeremy Clarkson's Farmers' Choir gets golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent and what does Wild Justices' Judicial Review mean for Dartmoor and beyond?

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Gov acts on fertiliser prices and BFA opens for nominations

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The Government has contacted the Competitions and Market Authority regarding fairness of fuel and fertiliser prices amid ongoing Middle East crisis and has launched a consultation looking at alternative sources.

A group of rural Labour MPs have raised concerns over poverty in the countryside and berry growers voice their fears over transport and labour costs as peak season looms.

And finally, entries are now open for this year's British Farming Awards which take place in Birmingham on October 15.

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Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Greece

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed in Greece as UK Gov tightens import restrictions.

Government publishes Land Use Framework

Man charged over boy's farm death

4,000 common land farmers may miss out on support

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Farmers unite in IHT High Court battle

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Farmers have come together to take the IHT fight to High Court, claiming the Government's lack of consultation was unlawful

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Is the UK well prepared for another foot-and-mouth outbreak?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Dame Angela Eagle says the UK has contingency plans in place, an MP is looking for views on solar on farmland and farmers take the Government to court tomorrow?

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Hundreds of farmers raise concerns over animal welfare changes

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Hundreds of farmers raise concerns over proposed animal welfare changes to tail docking and hen cages.

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Farm worker facing homelessness after council blocks caravan plan

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

A Norfolk farm worker is facing homelessness after a planning committee blocked proposals for a temporary dwelling on a poultry farm,

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Future of British abattoirs hangs in the balance

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

n today's Farming in Five - the future of British abattoirs is threatened by new FSA charges, warns the Assoication of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS).

Farmers in Essex are being warned to be vigilant after road repair scammers threatend farmers for non-payment, despite repairs not being carried out.

Farmers Guardian has launched a new survey asking what farmers want from the industry in the future.

And finally, an 80-year- old arable farmer from Hertfordshire has had the opportunity to thank his benefactor who helped raise £50,000 to help clear up the farmer's land after he was the victim of fly-tippers.

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Bluetongue: Farmers report worrying rise in cases of abortion

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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Aldi commits to securing 50% of domestic produce through multi-year deals by 2027

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Aldi commits to securing 50% of domestic produce by 2027 through multi-year deals, new alert on African swine fever as Europe sees surge in outbreaks, farmers warned about duty of care following serious cattle injury case and timeline set for ban on lead shot ammunition.

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Industry warned to be careful following death of 84 year old Devon farmer

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Could new bird flu vaccines help prevent one of the worst pandemics in human history? Great British Menu chef extends food discount to farmers at country pub, 84 year old Devon farmer dies while carrying out hedge repair work and £150,000 partnership will see 857 tonnes of surplus food delivered to local charities.

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PM told food security must be on par with energy security

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Industry fatalities hit 30 following death of farmer asphyxiated in grain silo, organic market doubles in a decade as shoppers 'back British farming', Labour party runs fourth in rural Wales and PM told food security must be on par with energy security.

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Reeves fails to mention farming nor food security in Spring Statement

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Welsh farmers face double-edged sword as SAF application window opens. Spring Statement: Farmers tell Reeves food security must take centre stage in latest Westminster protest and Reeves fails to mention farming nor food security for second year in a row. And Defra chief unaware of sheep shearing visa block as the news has not 'hit his desk'.

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Hearing set for farmers' judicial review on APR and BPR changes

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Two-day hearing set for farmers' judicial review on APR and BPR changes, first tariff-free UK beef arrives in the US, instability in the Middle East could impact food price inflation and Tories to set clear framework for Union Jack food labelling reform.

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Industry fatalities hit 29 following farmer death

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: NFUS calls for retailers to adopt Scottish-first approach, spuds from low carbon concept farm launched in Tesco stores, Cambridge U-turns on vet school closure, industry fatalities hit 29 following death of farmer who fell from height and the latest milk prices for dairy farmers are out: First Milk increases April price but markets remain 'uncertain’.

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SFI scheme 'not enough' to repair farmers relationship with labour

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: More than 1.2 million fly-tipping incidents occurred in 2024/25, NFU Conference - New SFI scheme not enough to repair farmers' 'crisis of confidence' in Labour and what you need to know about the FETF 2026 fund.

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Foot-and-mouth confirmed in Cyprus

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

In the news: John Deere unveils a 634hp flagship 8R tractor, foot-and-mouth disease is confirmed in Cyprus, and Tom Bradshaw is re-elected NFU president.

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Ag students jailed for blowing up sheep

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Two agricultural students are jailed after killing and blowing up a sheep in East Sussex.

We also report from the NFU Conference, where Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds unveils a “simpler, fairer” Sustainable Farming Incentive with actions cut to 71 and funding capped at £100,000.

And hounds descend on Westminster as countryside groups push back against Government plans to ban trail hunting.

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NFU Conference: Defra Secretary and leadership elections to dominate this year's event

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: NFU Conference: Defra Secretary and leadership elections set to dominate this year's event, the Big Farmland Bird Count extended due to wet weather, funding helps historic farming film archive to reach new audience and Durham University secures €3.5 million for major Horizon Europe research projects on farming and pollinators.

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Police issue stark warning of driving on private farmland

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: H&H launches new fund to support next generation of young farmers, Humberside Police issue stark warning of driving on private farmland to commit hare coursing and poaching, MPs to debate shotgun licensing merger following countryside backlash, Multi-million-pound scheme offers support for organic conversion and pesticides linked to cancer used on UK fruit and veg.

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Farmers death ignites calls for gun law rethink

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Restore Britain announces 16-point plan to get British farmers 'farming again', Morrisons commits £1.6 billion to British farming in 2026, calls for gun law rethink following farmer's death, serial waste crook forced to pay over £1.4 million for widespread illegal dumping and FG readers offered chance to question Farming Minister.

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Arla reports record £13bn returns pledging to support farmers

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Young sheep farmers aim for UK glory at Euros, Arla reports record £13bn returns with pledge to support farmers, Case IH announces new dealers across Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cheshire and farmers invited to find out more about £30m Farmer Collaboration Fund.

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KFC pledges to source 35% of chicken from British farms

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Art Attack legend hired to relaunch retro Muller Corner yogurt range, KFC pledges to source 35% of chicken from British farms at UK&I restaurants, farmers see livestock worrying costs rise by 10% to nearly £2m in 2025 and a Judicial review to challenge poultry farm expansion.

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Farmers urged to be vigilant as EA warns of further flooding

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Calls issued for greater recognition of rural retail, walk of Hope farmer says: 'The kindness towards farming was overwhelming', farmers urged to be vigilant as Environment Agency warns of further flooding and milk volumes continue to grow as highest volume logged in January on record.

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Dumfries dairy farmer represents Team GB at Winter Olympics

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Dumfries dairy farmer represents Team GB at Winter Olympics, Ministers urged to U-turn decision which prevents sheep shearers entering UK, Asda store ordered to pay over £500k for food safety breaches, Nigel Farage's Reform distances itself from links to rewilder Ben Goldsmith and company-wide mental health training helps staff support farm clients.

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Calls for PM to resign as farmers protest on Parliament Square

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmers descend on Parliament Square to call for Starmer to resign as PM, wet weather raises slurry spreading issues, 'farmers are doing more for sustainability than ever before' says new research and pork banned from theatre's Peppa Pig show.

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Defra pays £650k for staff to learn about farming

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: New training aims to combat farmer suicide rates, Britain's 'loneliest sheep' gives birth to healthy lambs, Defra pays £650k for staff to learn about farming ,Tesco backs farmer-led rethink on IHT changes and Supreme Court rules Oatly's dairy-free alternative cannot be called 'milk'.

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Farmer fined for 'extensive breaches' of cattle movement and bTB testing rules

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Dairy farmers meet new industry targets for antimicrobial use, farmer fined for 'extensive breaches' of cattle movement and bTB testing rules, rising pest risks: How the Met Office Is helping to safeguard UK crops and support needed to save suckler herd.

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'Cheap food is a priority' for Government, says Junior Minister

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, reaction as Kirsty McNeill tells a packed NFU Scotland conference that cheap food is a priority with warnings from farmers of the threat to public health and safety and farm businesses from a cheap food policy, Asda calls for full consultation on IHT and a poignant message on Mind Your Head Week

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Mind Your Head Week: Farming charity tackles the subject of suicide head on

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On today's farming in five, it is Mind Your Head Week and Yellow Wellies is looking to tackle farmers' mental health after figures revealed there were 47 suicides in the industry in 2024, floods expected as heavy rain falls and the King visits a Lancashire auction mart

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Major supermarkets make commitments to not stock chlorinated chicken

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Major supermarkets make commitments to not stock chlorinated chicken, Farmers First to lease out Wrexham abattoir, Efra Committee says UK farmers must not be disadvantaged in new EU deal, the Gov needs to clarify bTB next steps following end of badger cull and dairy sector 'close to the floor on headline milk prices'.

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Farmworker crushed to death after helping colleague

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Champion of Scottish agriculture and rural life dies aged 79, farmworker crushed to death as he helped younger colleague, 'Farm of the Future' launched to trial farm-scale regenerative potatoes and 1 in 10 farm property claims underinsured, data reveals.

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Woman to milk 10,000 cows in ten days for charity

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Northern Ireland's young farmers left with no support in 2026, says UFU, a woman is to milk 10,000 cows in ten days to raise money for charity, urgent action has been demanded on fly-tipping as farmers face thousands in clean-up bills and a farmer embarks on a solo, 142-mile trek to highlight farmers' mental health.

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Rural churches bemoan Gov's 'worship tax' catch in new fund

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Rural churches bemoan Gov's 'worship tax' catch in new fund, new £21.5m funding offered to boost farm innovation, latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Muller confirms 34.5ppl March farmgate milk price and draconian planning policy hampers farm resilience as slurry season begins, says UFU.

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Police defend probe into farm burglary which turned into welfare check

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Police defend probe into farm burglary which turned into welfare check, Welsh farmers to receive SFS support through £11m Farming Connect Programme, farming faces £800m loss owing to EU reset and young people open to careers in farming, but collaboration needed to tackle workforce challenges.

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Welsh councils 'disrespecting children's health' by serving up to 99% imported chicken in schools

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Waitrose reiterates promise not to source chlorinated chicken, empty shelves on Shetland are a reminder of the importance of food security, says MP, a man has been jailed following a £500k poultry meat fraud and Welsh councils are 'disrespecting children's health' by serving up to 99% imported chicken in schools.

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High Court grants urgent hearing of judicial review into IHT

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: High Court fast-tracks legal challenge over inadequate Government IHT consultation, farmers brace for further flooding as Storm Chandra takes hold and concerns raised over proposals to expand environmental permitting to include cattle.

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Tesco responds to farmer letter calling for supermarkets to stand with farmers

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: New study reveals emissions benefits of moorland grazing, women in farming report lower mental well-being than national average in every age group, study shows, Tesco responds to farmer letter calling for supermarkets to stand with farmers and M&S chicken sales boost prompts £33m farming investment.

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Vinnie Jones deals with grief and loss as farming show returns

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Vinnie Jones deals with grief and loss as farming show returns for new series, Fergus hits the road for farm education charity, countryside 'aggrieved' by withdrawal of rate relief support for deer and shooting businesses and politicians told: Welsh farmers 'cannot - and should not - be expected to do more for less'.

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ABP Linden announces plans to close its meat packaging facility

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: ABP Linden announces plans to close its meat packaging facility, farmers protest at Lidl distribution centres, rural women offered free, four-day course to build skills and confidence, rumours of protest contract changes 'unequivocally false', McCain Foods says and 75,000 shoppers urge supermarkets to rule out chlorinated chicken amid UK-US trade negotiations.

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Bread and cereals named as drivers for inflation but 'where is the money going?'

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Scottish Parliament set to rule on wild goat petition, farmers increasingly left counting cost of fly-tipping, bread, cereals and veg named as drivers for inflation but 'where is the money going?' says NFU president and woolly winner revealed as British Wool's 'Sheep of the Year' 2025.

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New NFU Cymru president and deputy president elected

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Debate secured to stop 'rural antagonising' shotgun licence merger, New NFU Cymru president and deputy president elected and the NSA calls for engagement needed to reflect reality of commercial sheep farming.

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Trumps tariff threats are 'wrong' says PM

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Involvement in decision-making on farm associated with higher mental wellbeing for women, new research finds, Baroness Batters: farming representatives have to 'step up' if the industry is to survive and 'the use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong', says PM as Trump threatens to raise tariffs by 10%.

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Muller site expansion may lead to same jobs created as jobs lost

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Pig and poultry protein regulatory changes delayed until EU SPS agreement in place, promotion for Labour MP in rural and farming research group, expansion of Muller Skelmersdale site could lead to same amount of jobs created as job lost and Scotch Beef Club set for trailblazing Swedish launch.

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IHT critic Robert Jenrick dismissed from tories after plotting to defect to reform

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmers must be consulted on future Manchester to Birmingham rail link, IHT critic Robert Jenrick dismissed from tories after plotting to defect to reform, Our Farm Next Door returns for series 3 and King Charles backs book championing the role of trees on farm.

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farmer depot blockades blamed by retailers for no food on the shelves

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Agricultural charities unveil winter support for farming families, farmer depot blockades blamed by retailers for no food on the shelves, LAMMA 2026 opens with wave of new tractor launches and British farmers 'more likely' to profit from improving the environment rather than producing food, study reveals.

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David Exwood to challenge Tom Bradshaw for NFU presidency

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: NFU raises concerns over university vet school closure, EU expected to call for 'Farage clause' in SPS agreement, former gamekeeper sentenced after killing protected bird of prey with a stick, David Exwood to challenge Tom Bradshaw for NFU presidency and urgent calls for information on suspected stolen lambs in West Yorkshire.

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Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments, NSA puts dog owners in the spotlight with new sheep worrying study and NAAC stand at LAMMA to remember lives lost in farming.

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Clarkson's Farm confirmed for series six

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Clarkson's Farm confirmed for series six as Jeremy Clarkson hints at possible seventh, 'Facts are being ignored' - Countryside in uproar over plans to ban trail hunting, foxhounds killed by 65mph train during suspected hunt and colony cages to be banned as Defra unveils animal welfare shake-up.

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Defra Secretary says 'that is it' for IHT concessions

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds has told the Oxford Farming Conference there will be no more movement on IHT proposals, the Oxford Real Farming Conference heard about the importance of land, trees and dung beetles and market analysts are watching geopolitical moves from the US carefully to see how they impact on agricultural markets

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SFI applications to open in June says Defra Secretary

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmers need more than an IHT tweak, says H&H, NSA Scotland demands support for sheep farmers ahead of Holyrood elections and 'reformed' SFI applications to open in June, promises Defra Secretary.

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UK's loneliest sheep now expecting twins

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: MP demands Gov release IHT impact assessment, Newcastle United fans urged to pay tribute to devoted farmer and supporter, the UK's loneliest sheep now expecting twins after miraculous farmer-led rescue and farmer Sophie Throup named as new NFU director general.

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Arla and Muller slash milk prices further

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Arla and Muller slash milk prices further, farmers blockade Daventry supermarket depot in fight over unfair market prices and Starmer says he listened to the NFU after raising IHT thresholds for family farms.

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Rural communities 'left out in the cold' as winter storms become more frequent

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Rural communities 'left out in the cold' as winter storms become more frequent, consumers choose fresh fruit and reject 'meat-free' products, most northerly commercial olive grove completes first UK harvest and strong competition around the ring.

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Key themes for the rural sector in 2026

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Key themes for the rural sector in 2026, farming dates to look out for this year and a new year means it is a good time to review farm insurance policies.

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Review: Looking back on a turbulent year

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Looking back on a turbulent year of tractor protests, political stonewalling and support scheme uncertainty.

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Clarkson’s Farm most memorable moments in 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Clarkson’s Farm most memorable moments, egg sector targets families with £1.5m health food campaign and UFU president says, 'Farming is a way of life worth fighting for'.

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Fighting the winter blues

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Fighting the winter blues, the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust's 2025 funding delivers more than £1.2m to good causes and the King honours historic university's deputy vice-chancellor for services to animal welfare.

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Farmers produce Christmas showcase in unpredictable year

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmers produce Christmas showcase in unpredictable year, winning Christmas Tree Grower of the Year accolade was 'good for morale' after tough growing season and coloured veg demand booms.

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IHT thresholds to be raised in pre-Christmas 'miracle'

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: IHT thresholds to be raised in pre-Christmas 'miracle' for family farms, NFU campaign secures 2026 tax delay win and a new cross-party group forms to promote the benefits of agroecology.

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NFUS calls for urgent action as dairy crisis deepens

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Study claims 50 million sprouts will be binned this Christmas, NFU Scotland calls for urgent action as dairy crisis deepens, farmers help revive turtle dove numbers and the industry reacts to Governments 'biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation'.

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Gov announces 'biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation'

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmers urge Government to address power imbalance between supermarkets and growers, heroic farmers deserve dedicated fund for efforts in tackling rural wildfires, MP claims, Government announces 'biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation' and consumers protect Christmas food spend despite budget cuts.

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Baroness Batters' Farm Profitability Review is published

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Moredun ramps up disease support for UK livestock farmers, Baroness Minette Batters' Farm Profitability Review: New Farming and Food Partnership Board launched, and the industry reacts as review published and the long overdue livestock worrying Bill finally becomes law.

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Environmental reps walk away from Scottish Gov's 'failed' farming policy

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmer found dead after reversing tractor into pond, the industry reacts to new planning proposals which aim to prioritise farm builds and rural business, environmental reps walk away from Scottish Gov's 'failed' farming policy and Exmoor's farming community joined together for Singing in the Ring event.

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Family farms are 'collateral damage' without Gov rethink on IHT

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Trump signs Executive Order to support farmers impacted by 'unfair market disruptions', Farming Minister confirms Baroness Batters' report will be released in 'matter of days', family farms are 'collateral damage' without Gov rethink on IHT, Labour MP says and drought in December serious cause for concern, says NFU.

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Starmer meets with NFU president to discuss IHT

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farm School helps to inspire more than 1,200 children to connect with farming and the countryside, Defra unveils first £2.3m tech fund roll-out, around 75% of farmers receive stewardship support payment, Starmer meets with NFU president to discuss farmers' IHT concerns following rural Labour MP revolt and PM dismisses IHT policy reversal and impact on family farms at Liaison Committee hearing.

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Clarkson says farmers can overcome 'anti-farming' Government

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Yellow Wellies chair James Chapman steps down from board, Clarkson says farmers can overcome 'anti-farming' Government, consumers warned to 'beware' following EU recall of Brazilian beef and abstaining from IHT vote sent Gov 'powerful message' to rethink policy, Labour MP says.

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Farmers take part in a tractor run in 'Clarkson county'

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmers take part in a tractor run in 'Clarkson county' aiming to raise £100k for charity, there is 'no excuse' for unfair Northern Irish lamb price, hundreds of churches are at risk of closure in farming communities over the next five years and milk processors are urged to act responsibly towards farmers.

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Starmer summoned to Liaison Committee for likely questioning on IHT

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Nearly three quarters of rural residents believe politicians do not understand the needs of the countryside, the transport Committee welcomes future support for rural bus services, the supply chain fairness review has been announced for the combinable crops sector and Keir Starmer has been summoned to Liaison Committee for likely pre-Christmas questioning on IHT.

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Pressure on Defra to phase out farrowing crates

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: A Spanish laboratory could be the source of ASF outbreak, there is pressure on Defra to phase out farrowing crates in upcoming Animal Welfare Strategy and record November rainfall has brought relief for drought-hit farmers.

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Call for rethink after 10,000 rural road deaths this decade

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

NFU Mutual have called for drivers to take a rural road awareness course after it was revealed almost 10,000 people have been killed on countryside roads since 2015, there will be no cattle classes held at the Royal Ulster Winter Fair due to bluetongue and Red Tractor has unveiled a comprehensive review of its standards as part of what it says is its commitment to deliver a positive change for UK farmers and growers.

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Opportunity in the new year to defeat Inheritance Tax changes

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron praises neighbouring MP Markus Campbell-Savours and says there is an opportunity in the new year to genuinely defeat the family farm tax. In the dairy sector, there are no green shoots of recovery yet for milk prices with warnings it could take several months and livestock worrying legislation will soon become law.

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Labour penalise MP for voting against IHT

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Labour remove whip from MP for voting against the family farm tax, 82,000 schoolchildren learn about farming's crucial role at Christmas, NFUS says IHT has left elderly and terminally ill farmers facing an 'intolerable and inhumane dilemma' and Northern Irish sheep sector awaits full trade details after bluetongue confirmation.

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Few Labour MP's rebelled against Gov's IHT changes

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: The BBC removed a 'misleading' pig farming clip after a formal complaint, Wales is to develop a regional diagnostic centre, a minority of Labour MPs backed farmers by rebelling against Gov's Autumn Budget IHT changes and new research reveals badgers are major predators of red-listed waders.

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Llanllwni dealership announces closure Christmas Eve

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Bluetongue suspected in two cows at NI farm, one of UK's oldest John Deere dealers announces Christmas Eve closure for Llanllwni depot, £500 million to be allocated to the future of Landscape Recovery projects across the country and Spanish ASF outbreak raises alarm for UK pig farmers.

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Arla and Muller confirm milk price drops

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: New raw cane sugar ATQ brings further unwelcome uncertainty to homegrown sugar beet growers says NFU Sugar, Shadow Defra Secretary writes concerns to Met Police regarding its handling of Budget protests, Arla and Muller confirm price drops and the EA says work to tackle contamination threats at illegal tipping site in Kidlington is underway.

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Over 500 tractors at Budget protest despite Police ban

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Financial and legal experts analyse the Chancellors Budget and over 500 tractors were believed to have attended the protests despite the police banning them the night before.

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Farmers arrested during peaceful Budget protests

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: The Chancellor's Budget failed to deliver a U-turn on Inheritance tax but introduced a 100% rate of relief to be transferable between spouses and the farmers were arrested during peaceful Budget day protests.

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What to expect from today's Budget

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: What to expect from the Autumn Budget 2025, and individual has been arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping and a new crime strategy set to target rural offenders

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Farmer took his own life after police return guns to him

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Community tractor run bids to save rural primary school from closure, organic farmers set to receive £3m support payment and farmer took his own life after guns returned to him.

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Record number of farm businesses close following IHT proposal

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Tributes paid to journalist and Farmers Guardian contributor Bruce Jobson, record number of farm businesses close following IHT proposal, livestock worrying legislation nearing final stages and everything you need to know about the Budget Day farmer protests.

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Rachel Reeves 2/1 to leave Gov before the New Year

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Mistakes were made on SFI halt with new offer to be out in first half of 2026, says Defra Secretary, farming Minister tells farmers it is time to move on from IHT debate and look to the future, 'Bring Back the Sunday Roast' campaign aims to shine spotlight on British food and Rachel Reeves 2/1 to leave Gov before the New Year.

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The fifth season of Clarkson's Farm could be the last

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: The fifth season of Clarkson's Farm could be the last, Tesco calls for national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security, UK veterinary sales of antibiotics fall to new low and the investigation into illegal tipping at Kidlington site continues.

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Perthshire farmer takes his comedy show to north England

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Farmers protest in London in last ditch attempt to reverse family farm tax, Conservative Party holds 'emergency' Food and Farming Summit, precision breeding regulations 'a major step forward' and Perthshire farmer and stand-up comedian takes his comedy show to north England.

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U-turn on Income Tax shows IHT change is possible

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Scottish cheese sold in Spain for first time, today’s tractor protest is an 'opportunity' for farmers to engage with MPs, U-turn on Income Tax shows IHT change is possible and during road Safety Week the arm Safety Foundation urges farmers to take extra care on rural roads.

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Scotland confirms first case of bird flu

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Storm Claudia saw flooding across the UK over the weekend, Scotland confirms first case of bird flu, farmer protest group Farmers to Action 'disbands' and Berry sales jump with 'amazing crop' grown in 2025.

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Clarkson's Farm stars to headline new farming festival

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Clarkson's Farm stars to headline new farming festival, Landmark Precision Breeding Act comes into force, Police Scotland uses soil sampling to help fight rural crime and Isle of Wight farm owner fined after disease outbreak infects hundreds of visitors.

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Big Brother star wins pass to final after breaking down over IHT

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Big Brother star wins pass to final after breaking down over family farm tax, farmers to mount Budget Day London tractor protest, Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds fails to offer answers after being grilled on farm tax and SFI and dairy farmers under severe pressure this winter, says UFU.

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Cranswick to invest £40m in raising animal welfare standards

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Wales is to introduce housing measures as bird flu cases increase, John Deere hosts online military hiring programme for service leavers, Cranswick is to invest £40m in raising animal welfare standards and more than 12,000 letters sent to MPs to highlight IHT impact.

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Uni of Nottingham suspends agriculture courses

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: A company has been fined £133,000 after employee fell from sugar beet conveyor, the University of Nottingham announces suspension of agriculture courses and 'The impact of the restricted movements has been colossal' - Auctioneers welcome easing of Bluetongue restrictions across England and Wales.

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Danish farmers raise concerns about Bovaer

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Further cuts not ruled out as dairy farmers brace for December price drops, NSA warns against further sea eagle release, a charity tractor run tops £10,000 to support farmers' well-being and Danish farmers raise concerns about Bovaer.

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Warning to farmers on animal rights activists

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The National Pig Association has issued a warning after an increase in farm break-ins led by animal welfare groups and Holyrood has passed Scotland's controversial Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

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'Fundamental reset' of farming policy needed in next year

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Baroness Minette Batters has discussed her 5,000 word profitability review and the 57 recommendations she has made to Defra at the Northern Farming Conference and a new report warns the UK is unprepared to deal with animal disease outbreaks

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Mandatory Housing Order announced in England

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order to cover the whole of England, Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins quashes rumours she will defect to Reform UK and farmers are urged to speak to their MPs on Inheritance Tax.

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More than half of farmers consider leaving

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A new report from McCain has found 51% of farmers have considered leaving the industry over the past year, highlighting the current struggles facing the sector and milk prices are continuing to tumble as dairies announce further cuts.

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Treasury stands firm as MP pleads 'stop the farm tax heist'

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Aldi tops Scottish supermarket sourcing league, Wales swaps to nationwide bluetongue restricted zone, drought is likely to continue into 2026 due to record dry weather, and the Treasury stands firm as MP pleads 'stop the farm tax heist'.

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Sir David Attenborough backs bid to save Rothbury Estate

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: McDonald's teams up with Arla Foods for nature-led sustainability drive, RABI appoints Mark Herrod as its new Chair, farming organisations demand UN fix 'misleading' emissions accounting that overstates agriculture's climate impact and Sir David Attenborough backs bid to save Rothbury Estate for 'nature and the nation'.

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Milk price cuts leave farmers questioning new dairy regulations

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: 10 avian flu cases confirmed across UK as Defra issues latest update for farmers, the Renters' Rights Act is to have big impact on rural landlords, Lords demand action as organised crime gangs profit from £1bn waste crime industry and farmers question new dairy regulations following a wave of milk price cuts.

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Lifetime movement restrictions placed on cattle with inconclusive bTB test results

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Lifetime movement restrictions placed on cattle with inconclusive bTB test results, TV presenter joins in Red Tractor anniversary celebrations, soaring energy costs pile pressure on supply chain, says NFU and environmental grant scheme opens for new funding round.

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EA spends over £87,000 of taxpayers money to restore reputation

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Farming in Five: Future Farming Investment Scheme gets £7.4m Scottish Gov boost, MP secures Westminster family farm tax debate, EA forks out over £87,000 on contract to improve its 'negative reputation' and CLA backs calls for compulsory purchase Code of Practice to avoid ‘horror stories’ when delivering new homes.

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Consumer trust in farming at record high

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Consumer confidence in British agriculture hits a seven-year high, with trust in farmers stronger than ever. But it’s bad news for dairy producers as Meadow and other processors announce sharp milk price cuts for November. And a Northamptonshire farmer warns the Prime Minister that proposed Inheritance Tax reforms could not only threaten the future of family farms, but the UK’s food security too.

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SPS agreement will not work without greater funds and resources

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Greater funds and resources are urgently required if the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement (SPS) with the European Union is to work effectively, calls for action to safeguard UK orchards and the Government refuses to mandate immobilisers on ATVs.

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Next phase of bTB vaccine begins as Gov moves away from cull

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Suffolk doctors use Virtual Reality to tackle mental health crisis in farming communities, Northern Ireland faces threats to veterinary medicine supply, the next phase of bTB vaccine begins as Gov moves away from cull and new Government immigration rules could pose threat to labour for the pork sector, says NPA.

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Harley Pearce: son of ex-England captain Stuart Pearce dies in tractor collision

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: New report recommends move away from current pig slaughter methods, Scotland's Halloween neep makes its way back to supermarket shelves and Harley Pearce: son of ex-England captain Stuart Pearce dies in tractor collision.

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Family farm tax rethink rumours shut down by Gov ministers

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers are being reminded to stay safe when working near overhead power lines, a new careers campaign is launching this week to attract more young people into agriculture and family farm tax rethink rumours shut down by Gov ministers.

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Velcourt could see it serve notice on 20% of its management contracts

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: More than 90% of Welsh farmers receive BPS payout ahead of SFS introduction, Velcourt restructures amid ongoing arable sector struggles, a lack of 'strategic coherence' on bluetongue has been criticised and farmers are urged to back 'Day of Unity' ahead of Autumn Budget.

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Farmers offered one-year Countryside Stewardship extensions

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers to be offered one-year Countryside Stewardship extensions, Red Tractor accused of 'greenwashing' as standards agency upholds environmental complaint, Moorland Association lodges bid to take Defra to court over heather burning ban and TikTok Shop Local provides opportunities for farm businesses.

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Yeovil man ordered to pay over £300k for role in farm machinery thefts

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Why you need to protect your farm data, a tribute to farmer and businessman Jim Bloom, new funding aims to unlock fresh market potential of blackcurrants, climate change is 'biggest 'threat' to the countryside and farming, Ed Miliband warns and Yeovil man ordered to pay over £300k for role in farm machinery thefts.

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Any change to IHT could mean Gov slashing Defra budget, farmers warned

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Government urged to use Autumn Budget to renew relationship with farming, prime Video documentary to explore King Charles' passion for the environment and nature and farmers warned any change to IHT could lead to Defra slashing farm budget.

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Government 'rethink' on Inheritance Tax proposals under consideration

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Government 'rethink' on Inheritance Tax proposals reportedly under consideration, farming Simulator-themed fundraiser aims to inspire next generation of children to appreciate the value of food and agriculture, Arla marks 50 years at Lockerbie with £144m multi-year investment programme and the Scottish Government delays muirburn scheme until August 2026.

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Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper to launch solo farming TV series in Australia

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Prime Video has commissioned a new four-part series starring Kaleb Cooper as he travels to Australia to kick off his first solo TV project.

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Call to scrap SFI by Welsh Conservatives voted against by Labour and Plaid Cymru

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Labour and Plaid Cymru vote against Welsh Conservative calls to scrap SFI, Northern Irish farmers urged to tighten biosecurity after bird flu case, National Young Farmers' Week 2025 celebrates how YFC makes a difference and the King and Queen attend Harvest service at Crathie Kirk to celebrate Scots farmers.

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Conservative Party conference round up

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Inheritance Tax changes, compulsory purchase orders and discussions of how the Conservative Party to rebuild its relationship with rural Britain were in discussion at this week's conference.

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UK red meat and dairy exports in spotlight

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: UK red meat and dairy exports hit a combined value of £2 billion in the first half of 2025, meat and dairy has been in the firing line again as consumers told to eat more fruit and nuts and farmers are more dependent on diversification activities this year

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Conservatives pledge to fight 'food and farming emergency'

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: The latest from the Conservative Party conference, farmers urged to plan ahead on fertiliser needs, Chancellor urged to reject proposals for a new vehicle acquisition tax levied according to weight and calls for Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme to be scrapped.

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Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone announced in Monmouthshire

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Survey confirms 'British public have unwavering support for farmers', Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone announced in Monmouthshire, farmers pay homage to Ozzy Osbourne with iconic pumpkin display and West Yorkshire dealer auctions all stock following its closure.

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NFU Scotland urges buyers to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ milk price cuts

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: NFU Scotland urges buyers to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ milk price cuts, Watch out for acorn poisoning this autumn and FOI confirms Defra held meeting to discuss ending NFYFC grant funding.

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Milk prices tumble as Arla, Parkham Dairies and Freshways drop

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Film legend Sean Bean makes plea to save the Yorkshire countryside from being 'concreted' for housing, new report reveals major shift in growers' sustainability credentials, latest milk prices for dairy farmers and football match called off after 200 sheep invade the pitch.

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'Labour is the party of the countryside', says Defra Secretary

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: First two cases of bluetongue confirmed in Wales as numbers in England hit 78, sheep euthanised as new strain of bluetongue identified, Red Tractor chief executive Jim Moseley to step down from role and the Labour Party Conference: 'Labour is the party of the countryside', says Defra Secretary.

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Trailer of Truth gets closer to the Labour conference

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Lib Dems take family farm tax fight to Labour's backbench, Kemi Badenoch's leadership at 2024 General Election could have avoided Inheritance Tax 'heartache', farmers say, £500 bursary available for agricultural engineering apprentices and the Trailer of Truth arrived in Gisburn yesterday.

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Farmer loses nearly £30k in tractor scam

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farming Minister meets NFU on first farm visit in new role, Trailer of Truth highlights worries for young farmers as it arrives in Skipton, World School Milk Day and a farmer loses nearly £30k in tractor scam.

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Farmer who attempted to take his own life shares mental health message of hope

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Man dies after an incident on farm in Wellington, Jaguar Land Rover extends production pause after cyber incident, controlled burning by farmers and gamekeepers has helped to save lives, Holyrood veteran says and Aberdeenshire farmer who attempted to take his own life shares mental health message of hope.

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Farmer the first to receive high-tech cancer treatment in Wales

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Aberystwyth farmer first person in Wales to receive high-tech cancer treatment, school curriculum needs to foster children's connection to farming and food, MP says, Trailer of Truth protest passes through Westminster to highlight farmers' worries and farmers face further labour cost pressures, as wages in other sectors climb.

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'Human cost' of family farm tax 'makes me physically shake' says MP

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: 'Net zero must not be achieved at the expense of high-quality food production' says NFU Scotland, Labours Renters' Rights Bill: 'Pingpong' process set to continue in October, Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2025/2026 to open for applications in Northern Ireland and LibDem Conference: 'Human cost' of family farm tax 'makes me physically shake' says MP.

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Will Pedley’s lamb raises more than £8,000

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: PM 'reneges' on commitment to protect tenant farmers from solar takeovers, TFA warns, a new report says SFI schemes could be making it harder for farmers to invest, US Agriculture Secretary claims bioethanol deal is 'win-win' for both countries as she meets new Defra Secretary and lamb sold in memory of Cumbrian teenager Will Pedley raises more than £8,000 for charity.

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King Charles' fund supports young farmers

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: King Charles' foundation launches fund to support young farmers, Cheffins to auction iconic Fordson Super Dexta tractor in support of the new Cambridge Children's Hospital, agricultural dealerships under pressure as farmers cutback investment due to Inheritance Tax changes, agricultural chaplain helps to give farmers a voice on Inheritance Tax in Defra meeting and the finalists for the British Farming Awards Diversification (Large) of the Year 2025.

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17 deaths reported on UK farms since April

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: FUW to embark on SFS roadshow, Government urged not to sacrifice dairy in US trade deal ahead of Trump state visit, 17 deaths reported on UK farms since April as safety pleas grow and organised crime gang jailed following multi-million pound rural crime spree.

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Farmer dies after raised topper collapses

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Get farming into schools: Children's futures at risk without food, farming and nature in the classroom, a farmer dies after raised topper collapses, sustainable farming and food production must be at heart of next Welsh Government, says FUW and drought is 'far from over' despite the recent rainfall, warns the National Drought Group.

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Borders branded 'inadequate' as banned products pass through unchecked

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Winners of the Young British Farming Awards announced at ceremony at Cannon Hall Farm, school meal policy shift could offer once-in-a-generation £600m boost for British farmers, Defra issues FETF grants as record 9,500 farm businesses apply and borders branded 'inadequate' as banned products pass through unchecked.

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New Defra Secretary speaks on issues in the sector

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Clarkson’s Farm wins NT, new Defra Secretary says she wants to work in partnership with farmers, UK and Brazil team up to tackle environmental impact of fertilisers and new five-year GB Calf Strategy launched.

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Prime Minister ignores question on reversal of IHT after reshuffle

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

University of Leeds farm aims to halve carbon footprint as part of new research project, a politician is on a mission to end 'Meat Free Mondays', trump and Swinney discuss Scotch whisky tariffs at the White House, and the NFU Back British Farming Day latest.

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Defra extends heather burning ban as farmers are ignored

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers ignored on wildfire risk as Defra extends heather burning ban, a farmer dies in machinery related incident, rural Crime falls by 17% across the Thames Valley after 'concerted effort' and young tenants and food producers should be exempt from Inheritance Tax reforms, Council says.

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Action urgently needed against violent hare-coursing says NFU Cymru

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: NFU Cymru calls for action against violent hare-coursing in South Wales. Farmers react to appointment of Dame Angela Eagle as Farming Minister. Farming family embarks on charity challenge following death of two-year-old daughter. Family to auction prize lamb in memory of son. And M&S tells the Government to set a 'legally binding target' to procure food solely from British farms

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New Farming Minister announced as Dame Angela Eagle

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Angela Rayner resigns over failing to pay enough tax which has forces Kier Starmer to reshuffle Cabinet. At the Reform UK Conference, Nigel Farage tells farmers Reform will abolish Inheritance Tax. And illegal meat influx sees Britain sleepwalking into 'its biggest food safety crisis'.

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Defra to end Young Farmers' discretionary grant funding

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: PM urged to overturn 'despairing' Inheritance Tax changes to safeguard young farmers' future, Defra to end Young Farmers' discretionary grant funding, Clarkson's Farm credited with boom in student demand for university agriculture courses and farmers could do more to fight bTB, says strategy review.

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Rachel Reeves confirms date set for Autumn Budget statement

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Rachel Reeves confirms date set for Autumn Budget statement, Lidl's plant-based range hits nearly 700% sales uptake, farmers and land managers 'often first on the scene' working alongside firefighters when fires break out and Back British Farming Day 2025 is back.

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Farmers feature on list of Britain's unsung heroes

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers feature prominently on list of Britain's unsung heroes, fears sheep flock could have been stolen for 'smokies' trade, commentators called out for claiming farming is 'irrelevant', and beavers may soon be reintroduced in North Wales but what does this mean for farmers?

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IHT champion promoted in PM's No 10 reshuffle

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: New £12.6m fund available for farmers and growers, UK-EU reset deal could slash red tape and speed up trade, Farming Minister says, organic Research Centre joins ADAS in bid to save future of organisation and inheritance Tax champion James Murray promoted in PM's No 10 reshuffle.

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First Milk announces October price drop

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Industry celebrates Love Lamb week 2025, farming collective mounts Judicial Review campaign to overthrow family farm tax, new Scottish farming alliance plans Holyrood rally to demand greater support and the latest milk prices.

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Gov could raise more money from IHT by targeting a little-known exemption

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Charity offers Norfolk farmers water management support amid climate challenges, profits and turnover up at First Milk, Tesco to offer financial incentives for farmers achieving environmental goals and farmers suffer feelings of anxiety and depression in face of drought and flooding

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Vegetables are travelling further than Brits this summer

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers and firefighters praised for tackling extreme North Yorkshire wildfire, livestock die due to hemlock poisoning, four men handed jail terms after diverting meat not meant for human consumption back into food chain and vegetables are travelling further than the average Brit this summer.

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Not one farmer plans to vote Labour in next election

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Farmers left in limbo as NFFN calls for rollover of Countryside Stewardship agreements, not one farmer plans to vote Labour in next election, vegan council produces ‘large amounts of food waste’ since going plant-based and hydropower could have untapped potential in the agricultural sector.

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Cow suffered eye injury due to ingrown horn, farmer fined

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Growers come together to unveil British Carrot Day, farmer fails to treat cow for eye injury from ingrown horn, rainwater harvesting systems could save water and money and Glastonbury dairy farmers star alongside Tom Kerridge in M&S advert.

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Suspected arson led to cow's death

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Police investigate suspected arson incident which led to cow's death, Dale Farm workers agree to end strike after pay increase breakthrough, Farmers urged to be vigilant as shooting season sparks rural crime rise, US puts the brakes on solar projects being built on prime farmland and a group stages event to raise awareness of family farm tax.

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Clarkson's Farm nominated for National TV Awards

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Defra issues biosecurity plea as bird flu risk rises, Clarkson's Farm nominated for National TV Awards, tributes paid to Reading Festival farm tenant and Thatchers kick off earliest harvest in history

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Activists claim 'horrific' pig cruelty at second Cranswick farm

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Claims of 'horrific' pig cruelty at second Cranswick farm in Lincolnshire to be investigated, Welsh seaweed fertiliser helps boost silage yields, farmers urged to cash in on 'camping boom', Kingsmill's ABF set to add Hovis Group to bakery portfolio and tractor driver airlifted to hospital after bridge fall.

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Former Balgownie director disqualified after claiming over £1.5m in under-declared income

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Three further cases of bluetongue were confirmed, challenges continue for suckler herds, extra border checks on live animal imports scrapped ahead of UK-EU deal and former Balgownie director disqualified after claiming over £1.5m in under-declared income.

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Vivergo Fuels announces closure

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Vivergo Fuels announces closure, funding round opens for low ground venison supply chain improvements, organic farmers urged to submit derogation request amid heatwave and dog attack may cost sheep's life.

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IHT reform could be 'better targeted' CenTax says

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Inheritance Tax reform could be 'better targeted' to protect family farms, family pay tribute to 'loving son' and farm contractor after death in collision and NAP consultation receives record response.

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Farmers will leave the industry if labour shortages worsen

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Plaid Cymru pledge to 'breathe new life' into rural communities ahead of Senedd Elections, the Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025 came into force yesterday, farmers plan to leave the industry if labour shortages worsen and there have been calls for an independent review into the value of National Parks.

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England's drought declared 'nationally significant incident'

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: UK avoids trade barrier with Egypt on dairy exports, farm businesses hit as England's drought declared 'nationally significant incident', grouse shooting season begins but low numbers lead to cancelled or reduced shoot days and farmers warned to be cautious as record number of white-tailed eagle chicks hatched in England.

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Clarkson's Farm introduces 100% British ketchup

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Clarkson's Farm introduces 100% British ketchup, man dies following a collision involving tractor, lynx reintroduction supported in Scotland and Northern England and vehicle used in a farm burglary seized and crushed.

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Dog owner repeatedly caused lambs injuries, death and emotional distress

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: New Pig regulations to come into force on August 13, Jeremy Clarkson’s ‘catastrophic' harvest, Donald Trump says ‘stop the windmills’, and a dog owner has been charged and ordered to stay away from farms for at least seven years.

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Criticism as Prime Minister's local council could go vegan

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Yesterdays Farm24 campaign highlights, Criticism as Prime Minister's local council could go vegan, the Bank of England has cut interest rates, Rural Asset Finance has been approved for the state-owned British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantee Scheme and farmers join forces with emergency services to tackle rural fires.

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#farm24 is back for 2025!

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: The Home Secretary has announced changes to make firearms licencing rules more stringent, farmers have been urged to be vigilant as bird flu concerns mount, Cornwall considers farms sell-off to plug £1.2bn council debt and conservative leader Kemi Badenoch condemns Labour's 'cruel' family farm tax.

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Vivergo Fuels' final delivery causes uncertainty

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Meat industry group demands Government recognises opportunity of halal meat, storm Floris causes destruction in Scotland, egg council raises concerns over imports following salmonella outbreaks and farmers and employees react to UK bioethanol production uncertainty at Vivergo Fuels.

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Rural insurer set to donate more than £1m to farmers

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Tight stock levels keep hay and straw prices buoyant, farmers deliver last lorry load of wheat to Vivergo Fuels, the pork sector gets £19m Mexican boost and NFU Mutual Charitable Trust announces first round of donations.

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Capital Grants scheme closed after only 5 weeks

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Capital Grants scheme closes, Yorkshire student overcomes stroke to pursue her farming dream, Fresh Direct reports spike in British food demand and a group takes anti-fake food campaign to Downing Street.

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Latest milk prices for dairy farmers are out

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: The Latest milk prices for dairy farmers are out, Defra's latest opinion tracker shows farmer confidence is at 'rock bottom', Orkney farmer has left half of his estate legacy to RSABI, and could a badger vaccine be more effective than badger culling?

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Teen airlifted to hospital following on-farm electrocution

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in five: Teenager in serious condition after suspected electrocution incident on-farm, farmers have praised President Donald Trump for speaking out against taxing inherited generational family farms, a new report says retailers cannot rely on imported produce as climate change threatens to limit production and Farmers pay tribute to Maimie Paterson following lifetime of service to agriculture.

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Donald Trump sends Starmer damning indictment on IHT

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Donald Trump sends Starmer damning indictment on IHT, Farm shops targeted as shoplifting figures hit record numbers and UK's reliance on imports could drive 'climateflation'.

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Young farmer dies in collision after attending Royal Welsh Show

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Young farmer dies in collision after attending Royal Welsh Show, UFU urges careful consideration of cover crops under Farming with Nature scheme and the Scottish Future Farming Investment Scheme has been welcomed but shortfalls have been criticised.

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Foot-and-mouth disease risk remains high

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: The Wales Woman Farmer of the Year Award was announced at the Royal Welsh show, the government have pleaded to holidays makers that they 'Don't bring back food to UK' as foot-and-mouth disease risk remains high and funding for educational visits as part of the Capital Grants offer has been welcomed by the Soil Association.

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Fourth case of bluetongue detected in England

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: UK-India trade deal could be the start of a 'Brexit dividend' for food exports, a fourth case of bluetongue has been confirmed in England and farm attractions urged to tighten safety for school holiday visitors after parasite leaves dozens ill.

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Will young farmers walk away due to IHT?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

As farm safety week continues, the Ulster Farmers' Union is calling on all farmers to put their safety first, AHDB has confirmed Janet Swadling will take up the role of interim chief executive, M&S has said it is worried the IHT draft legislation could 'discourage' new entrants and HMRC has praised the role of an analyst who helped ministers bring forward the proposed legislation.

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IHT draft legislation: Gov 'incapable of listening' to farmers

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, Farm Safety Week continues: 'That day my luck ran out' - Dairy farmer loses eyesight after chemical splash, IHT draft legislation sees the Gov 'incapable of listening' to farmers and Arla has been urged to seriously consider a proposal which could see its North Yorkshire creamery remain open.

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Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme in focus at Royal Welsh Show

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming is still the UK's most dangerous profession, opportunities for farm diversifications arise as Gen Z look for staycations and Wales' new farming policy dominated the opening speeches at the Royal Welsh Show yesterday.

Mia Willemsen hosts Farmers Guardian's daily news update.

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Distressing anti-dairy cinema ad banned

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0100

Distressing anti-dairy cinema advert banned, inheritance tax is yet to hit farm sales as the land market takes a further dip, and safety must be the first thing farmers think about as Farm Safety week begins today.

Mia Willemsen gives Farmers Guardian's daily update.

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Welsh Government unveils new look SFS

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five the Welsh Government unveils its new SFS will be available from January 1 and a new report shows milk prices increased 11% on average for 2024.

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Farmers slam Chris Packham's comments that sheep are destroying Dartmoor's wildlife

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, farmers have reacted angrily to Chris Packham's comments on farming, Hawkstone's debut television advert is pulled from air and farmers supplying Muller's Skelmersdale site are set to receive new contracts following new £45m investment

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New British shearing record set

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, two Welsh shearers have teamed up to set a new British record, drought measures have been extended and a bluetongue update

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Concerns over farmers' mental health

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, news and business reporter Mia Willemsen takes a look at concerns in farmer's mental health, George Eustice on the EU reset and a look at the role of data in dairy.

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Calls spike to farming charity

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, deputy editor Alex Black takes a look at the warning over mental health from the Farming Community network, concerns from ex-Defra Secretary George Eustice of the impact of the EU reset, hopes for keeping the Arla Settle factory open and the future of rural post offices.

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Profitability in focus at Great Yorkshire Show

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, news and business reporter Mia Willemsen discusses a new report which suggests half of farmers in York and North Yorkshire are not making a sustainable profit, the focus on profitability on the show and, keeping on the same theme, the discussions around making regen ag pay at Groundswell.

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MPs in hot water over farming comments plus a new rural crime strategy for Wales

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan and Labour MP Julia Berkley have come under fire this week for comments made about the farming industry. However, there is better news for Welsh farmers, as the Government unveils its latest rural crime strategy.

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Farming in Five: More than 80% of farmers think climate change will impact business; new laws could see growers pay all seasonal worker costs; and 192 tractors go pink for breast cancer run

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

As another heatwave heats the UK, farmers reveal their fears about the impact of climate change on their businesses. Changes to employer laws could see growers forced to pay all Seasonal Worker Scheme costs and 192 'Pink Ladies' take to the road in a record-breaking run for breast cancer

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Farming in Five: Farmers' testimonies of 'painful' livestock worrying helping to progress Bill [July 8]

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the latest on livestock worrying and the The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill.

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Farming in Five: 'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm [July 7]

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the latest on a trial involving the death of three-year-old Daniel Twigg at a farm in Rochdale who was killed by 'dangerous dogs'.

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Farming in Five: One year of Labour and Capital Grants offer opens

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses a year of Labour Government and the reopening of Capital Grants

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Farming in Five: Sir Keir Starmer challenged on making a U-turn on the family farm tax [July 3]

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses Gordon and Buchan MP Harrier Cross urging Sir Keir Starmer to reverse the family farm tax during PMQs.

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Farming in Five: Irrigation rules updated amid drought fears; an egg producer forces Government to back down on APR and Clarkson's Farm star opens up about MND role

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five: Irrigation rules have been updated amid rising drought fears; an egg producer wins Court of Appeal ruling forcing Government to back down on APR and Clarkson's Farm star Charlie Ireland explains he is becoming an ambassador for Motor Neurone Disease

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Farming in Five: Food security in focus as Starmer urges UK to prepare for potential war on home soil, Labour rural MPs call on Gov to rethink IHT, and Glasto to take a break [July 1]

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian takes a look at whether the UK is equipped to feed a nation if it is to fight a war on the British Isles, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced with headache as rural Labour MPs back farmers' calls for change on Inheritance Tax, and Glastonbury Festival is to take a break next year to avoid causing irreparable damage to the working pastures of Worthy Farm.

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Farming in Five: Rethink demanded on IHT after U-turn on welfare bill

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the CLA's calls for a rethink on Inheritance Tax changes following the Government's u-turn on welfare benefits, supermarkets are urged to make it easier to buy British apples and pears and the Livestock Auctioneers' Association (LAA) has announced the appointment of Alastair Brown to the newly created position of policy and strategy officer.

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Farming in Five: Regen in focus and the rise of cottage cheese

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Farmers Guardian's exclusive regenerative agriculture survey, free vet visits for livestock farmers and what is driving the rise in cottage cheese sales?

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Farming in Five: (Part 2) A look back at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, farmers seek to take Gov to High Court over IHT changes and Efra chair Alistair Carmichael urges Gov to rethink and consult with farmers on tax reform

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

On part two of this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford looks back to when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to Inheritance Tax in the Autumn Budget and law firm Collyer Bristow announces farmers are seeking to take the Government to High Court over an alleged 'failure' to consult with the farming sector prior to reforming Agricultural and Business Property Relief. Efra chair Alistair Carmichael speaks to Chris on part two of the episode to discuss Efra's report calling on Government to pause, consult and rethink reforming Inheritance Tax.

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Farming in Five: (Part 1) A look back at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, farmers seek to take Gov to High Court over IHT changes and Efra chair Alistair Carmichael urges Gov to rethink and consult with farmers on tax reform

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

On part one of this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford looks back to when Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to Inheritance Tax in the Autumn Budget and law firm Collyer Bristow announces farmers are seeking to take the Government to High Court over an alleged 'failure' to consult with the farming sector prior to reforming Agricultural and Business Property Relief.

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Farming in Five: IHT based on image of farmers as 'rich' claims Scottish Tory and fly-tipping problem highlighted

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses a Hertfordshire farmer facing a £40,000 bill after fly-tippers dumped 200 tonnes of waste on their land, Russell Findlay, Scottish Conservative Leader, said he believes changes to Inheritance Tax have been made based on the misconception that all farmers are 'rich and wealthy' and IHT's impact on land values so far.

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Farming in Five: Farmers to apply pressure to backbenchers on IHT and Gov announces investment in biosecurity

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses NFU Scotland's call to put pressure on backbenchers on Inheritance Tax changes, Government investments in biosecurity and a stabbing at a farm in Sheffield

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Farming in Five: Biosecurity in focus with concerns over Government's preparedness for disease threats

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses concerns over biosecurity and the issues raised for farmers on the border between England and Wales following bluetongue restrictions.

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Farming in Five: Scottish Gov says it will not cut livestock numbers and more from the Royal Highland Show

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black reports from the Royal Highland Show on announcements from the Scottish Government, concerns over imports and the latest on small abattoirs

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Farming in Five: 90% of people want to see more British produce on shelves; Kaleb Cooper to judge Young British Farming Award and the Royal Highland Show gets underway

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100

A new Red Tractor survey says 90% of the British public want to see more homegrown produce on shelves; Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper is to judge a new entrant category at the Young British Farming Awards and the Royal Highland Show gets underway with ministers pledging their support to farming

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Farming in Five: Abattoirs under siege from imports and bluetongue

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

Abattoirs in Wales are under threat from imports and bluetongue; Eurostar customers offered pork products despite ban; NFU heads back to Brussels for EU reset and how the harvest could all be down to St John

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Farming in Five: MPs brand the Spending Review a ‘damp squib’ for farmers, Defra says direct payments to ‘large and wealthy landowners’ does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 urged to recognise farming’s wider contribution to society

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, news reporter Chris Brayford discusses concerns from MPs regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review, with some calling it a 'damp squib, Defra says direct payments to ‘large and wealthy landowners’ does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 powers urged to recognise farming’s wider contribution to society.

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Farming in Five: Rural crime continues to devastate farm businesses, sauce manufacturer answers Clarkson's prayers with 100% British ketchup and the role of gamekeeping celebrated in new report

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Rural crime report reveals farmers left footing £44.1 million bill, sauce manufacturer creates British ketchup after Jeremy Clarkson highlights gap in the market, and gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes.

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Farming in Five: Wales announces bluetongue restrictions and concerns about retailers' sourcing commitments [June 13]

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Wales' announcements on bluetongue pre-movement testing, worries as more retailers seem to be stocking increased amounts of imported produce and an artisan sauce maker has succeeded in their quest to create a 100% British ketchup.

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Farming in Five: Is Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review a betrayal of farmers? [June 12, 2025]

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review.

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Farming in Five: Farmers threaten to quit nature schemes if farm budget is cut

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

A new poll has found 95% of farmers would abandon land management schemes if Chancellor Rachel Reeves cuts the agricultural budget in today's Spending Review. Organisers of the Royal Welsh Show ban livestock from England and Scotland; Cereals 2025 gets underway and Muller unveils its new organic milk scheme

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Farming in Five: Winter Fuel Payment u-turn sparks hope for farmers on IHT, policymakers 'disconnected' from where their food comes from, and Alan Titchmarsh says cheap foreign imports undermines British farmers [June 10, 2025]

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses how Chancellor Rachel Reeves' u-turn on Winter Fuel Payments has sparked hope for farmers on Inheritance Tax, young farmers say Inheritance Tax reveals the disconnection between policymakers and where their food comes from, and Gardeners' World icon Alan Titchmarsh says farmers are being undermined by cheap foreign imports.

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Farming in Five: Open Farm Sunday and a look ahead in Spending Review week [June 9]

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses a successful Open Farm Sunday event, a look ahead to the Spending Review and the Cereals Event and Farm 24 is back and bigger and better than ever before.

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Farming in Five: Concerns over impact of bluetongue movement rules and farm incomes rise [June 6]

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at the concerns raised on the impact of bluetongue movement rule changes if Scotland and Wales fail to follow England's lead, there has been an increase in the total income from farming according to the latest Defra figures, free school meals could be an opportunity to back British produce and Open Farm Sunday takes place this weekend.

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Farming in Five: Reeves urged to stop IHT changes due to 'abhorrent' impacts on farmers' mental health, farmers could leave rural communities due to IHT and Steve Reed says tax changes represents a 'good deal' for farmers [June 5, 2025]

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100

On this episode, we discuss NFU president Tom Bradshaw urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to remove the abhorrent untold human impact of Inheritance Tax, how the Welsh language could disappear if farmers leave rural communities due to Ms Reeves' Autumn Budget changes, and Steve Reed says farmers get a good deal from Inheritance Tax.

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Farming in Five: Defra would struggle to cope with severe disease outbreak, says report

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Farming in Five - A new report says Defra would struggle to cope with a severe disease outbreak; next few weeks vital to save winter crops; new pleas to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as business groups say Inheritance Tax changes will costs £1.9billion and Defra boss goes before Parliamentary Committee to defend his department.

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Farming in Five: Farmer tells inquest his father died due to IHT changes, Uruguayan beef is being sold in UK supermarkets, and farmers feel they are letting down the next generation [June 3, 2025]

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, a farmer's son tells an inquest his father died due to Inheritance Tax changes, Uruguayan beef is being sold in UK supermarkets, and farmers feel like they are failing the next generation over Inheritance Tax. This is your Farming in Five.

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Farming in Five: Most comprehensive analysis of IHT changes released and a milk price update [June 2]

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest report from Family Business UK on the impact of Inheritance Tax changes on investment and economic growth and milk volumes reached a record high at the spring peak as dairies Arla and Saputo announce they will hold their prices in June and July

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Farming in Five: Concerns over farming budget in Spending Review and victory for campaigners against a Galloway National Park [May 30]

Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the concerns that the budget for Environmental Land Management schemes could be cut in the upcoming spending review, Scottish Government has announced it has shelved plans for a new National Park in Galloway, FETF opens for applications and an uplift is announced to the HLS scheme.

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Farming in Five: Chancellor Rachel Reeves could cut ELM budget at the Spending Review and climate change report says reducing livestock numbers and eating less meat and dairy could help Scotland reach net zero by 2045 [May 29, 2025]

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:00 +0100

On this episode we discuss how Chancellor Rachel Reeves could cut Environmental Land Management Budget at the Spending Review and farmers are 'furious' after a report tells the public to eat less meat and dairy, while reducing livestock numbers, to reach net zero by 2045.

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Farming in Five: What keeps farmers awake at night? [May 28]

Wed, 28 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

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Plus, the UK's largest bioethanol plant faces closure; pressure mounts on plans for Scotland's third National Park and farm widows are 'facing disproportionate impacts' from Budget changes.

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Farming in Five: Solar infrastructure is being 'pushed' on farming communities, teenager to attend fire safety course after starting a fire on-farm, and Jeremy Clarkson attempts to save the great British pub industry with a farm to fork menu [May 27, 2025

Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

On this episode of Farming in Five, we discuss community backlash to solar infrastructure being built on agricultural land across the UK, the dangers of on-farm fires after a teenager set fire to a stack of hay bales on-farm, and how Jeremy Clarkson is reviving the great British pub with a British farm to fork only menu.

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Farming in Five: Clarkson's Farm new series out today and AHDB chief exec to step down [May 23, 2025]

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest episodes of Clarkson's Farm, the news AHDB chief executive Graham Wilkinson will step down towards the end of the year, warnings over melanoma and sun burn and an update on Mona Dairy

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Farming in Five: Farming Minister says he needs security escorts when visiting farms, the Supreme Court dismisses attempts to stop wild camping on Dartmoor, Janet Hughes to step down from Defra, and farm fined after worker gets trapped in potato harvester

Thu, 22 May 2025 01:00:00 +0100

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Today's episode focuses on Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner who says he needs security detail when visiting farms, the Supreme Court dismissing farmers' attempts to stop wild camping on Dartmoor, Janet Hughes to step down from Defra, and a farm is fined £20,000 after a worker got his leg trapped in a potato harvester

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Farming in Five Defra Secretary suggests Inheritance Tax could fund mental health services

Wed, 21 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Defra Secretary Steve Reed goes before Efra Committee, telling them an IHT rethink would mean NHS services will be cut and reveals a new redrawn SFI will be coming early next year. Animal health is on the agenda as a single case of BSE is recorded in Essex. Meanwhile there is good news as Gen Z say farmers are the champions of the British countryside and the latest weather forecast says rain is on the way.

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Farming in Five: Clarkson's Farm 4 will not cover Inheritance Tax, Reuben Owen's farming series is back for a second series, and vegan activists use drones to 'spy' on farmers [May 20, 2025]

Tue, 20 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This is your farming in week daily news update from Farmers guardian. Today, we focus on Clarkson’s Farm and Inheritance Tax, Reuben Owen's new farming show returns for a second series, and vegans use drones to spy on farmers.

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May 19: Defra stands defiant as demands for IHT delay grow

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the Efra Committee's call for changes to Inheritance Tax to be delayed for 12 months, a call from the Environment Agency for farmers to see inspections as an 'opportunity' rather than a 'hindrance', Farmers Guardian's next webinar on dairy contract legislation and news that Morrisons will sponsor Prime Video's Clarkson's Farm, with the new series landing this week.

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Farming in Five: Dairy farmers urged not to miss contract opportunity [May 16, 2025]

Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the warnings from the dairy sector to not let the opportunities offered by new contract legislation pass them by, Aldi pledges to maintain standards despite new trade deals and a look ahead to the new series of Clarkson's Farm.

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May 15: Labour urged to 'open their eyes' to the impact of Inheritance Tax changes on farmers' health and wellbeing

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This is your Farming in Five daily news update, from Farmers Guardian.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Government Ministers have been implored to 'open their eyes' to the realities of Inheritance Tax changes and its impact on the health and well-being of farmers.

Conservative MP Victoria Atkins told Defra Secretary Steve Reed in Parliament last week that farmers had taken their own lives due to the 'worry' they felt regarding impending changes to Inheritance Tax announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget.

The Shadow Defra Secretary said she was told of the news that 'several more' farmers had taken their own lives last week due to proposed taxation reforms to inherited agricultural assets in 2026.

Ms Atkins had previously addressed the issue back in December when she told Parliament a farmer had taken his life just weeks before Christmas because he did not want to be a 'financial burden' to his family by leaving an Inheritance Tax bill.

Inheritance Tax concerns have been raised since the General Election 2024, with former Farming Minister Mark Spencer having previously said the issue could 'devastate' family farm businesses and warned that Labour would seek to make amendments if they won the General Election, which was later proved to be correct.

Yorkshire beef and sheep farmer Jonathan Charlesworth said changes to Inheritance Tax were the 'last straw' for his father, John Charlesworth, who had taken his own life at Broad Close Farm in Barnsley on October 29, a day before the Autumn Budget was announced.

Mr Charlesworth said his father had been seeking tax advice prior to the Autumn Budget due to concerns he had about passing on the farm to the next generation.

"18 months is not a long time to put anything in place," he added.

"I think Inheritance Tax is divisive, not only in agriculture. The value of the land is insignificant to us. We are just looking after it for the next generation.

"It got really bad in the last few weeks; we had been talking about the implications [of Inheritance Tax] and trying to get round it.

"The night before, we were talking about it – but I never thought he would do that [take his life]. He was proving a point – he was not prepared to risk it.

"I think he thought: ‘I am not prepared to have the taxman take the farm."

Last week, arable farmer Olly Harrison launched a petition urging the Chancellor to show 'humanity and compassion' by introducing a 12-month amnesty for elderly and ill-health farmers who have been placed in a seemingly 'impossible position' in which they were choosing between life and death to save their families the 'burden' of a tax bill.

Ms Atkins had questioned the Defra Secretary on whether he would tell the Prime Minister about the impact Inheritance Tax changes were having on farmers' mental health, and if not, whether he would resign from his ministerial position in Government.

However, the Defra Secretary rejected the claims put forward by Ms Atkins, and instead argued she was 'weaponising' and 'politicising' Inheritance Tax.

However, Ms Atkins said she was simply confronting the Defra Secretary on the 'realities' of the Government's policy on farmers' health and wellbeing.

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May 14: US Ag Secretary dismisses chlorinated chicken fears

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, we hear from US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins who says the US has failed to dispel the 'myth' of chlorinated chicken, as she seeks to defend her country's farming practices. Concerns have also been raised over zero tariffs on US bioethanol which domestic businesses say threatens to wipe out UK production. Arable farmers are being urged to be vigilant in the face of a new yellow rust strain but there is good news for poultry farmers as housing measure are relaxed and finally, NFU president Tom Bradshaw pays tribute to director general Terry Jones as he announces he is stepping down after a decade.

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May 13: Farmers with in progress SFI applications to be allowed to apply

Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Defra's decision to allow those with in progress SFI applications starting since January 12 to continue with their applications, following a legal threat from the NFU asserting proper notice had not been given and Cranswick has launched an investigation after undercover footage reveals alleged 'abuse' at pig farm

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May 12: Farmers call out trade deal with Donald Trump as a 'disaster' for British farming

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This is your Farming in Five, daily news update, from Farmers Guardian.

I’m your host Chris Brayford.

Farmers have reacted with frustration and dismay to the announcement of a US-UK trade deal agreement, adding that cheap beef imports could 'devastate' their businesses.

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have declared a trade agreement was reached between the UK and US on Thursday (May 8), where they announced details of a deal on trade regarding agricultural products including beef, ethanol and machinery.

The Department for Business and Trade said, as part of the deal, the UK will create a preferential duty-free quota of 13,000mt for US beef to enter the country, with the same details being reciprocated for UK exports to the US.

And the UK will offer a preferential duty-free tariff rate quota of 1.4 billion liters for US ethanol to enter the UK.

Sir Keir said British farmers' high standards will not be compromised in the trade agreement, and added it could offer the UK agricultural sector new market access and further export opportunities.

However, farmers have reacted with frustration and disdain to the announcement of the deal.

Liz Webster, founder of campaigning group Save British Farming, said UK farmers will be left paying the price of a trade deal with President Trump.

Cornwall tenant farmer Rob Halliday said the trade deal puts UK farmers at the bottom of a 'steep hill', and added UK businesses will be competing with a country that does not hold the same rigorous environmental and welfare standards set by British farmers.

Poultry producer Sam Hall, of Sam's Hens Free Range Egg Farm in Croxden, said the deal was a disaster for British farming.

"The new trade deal will mean American beef will eventually end up on our plates, probably through the wholesale food sector, undercutting high quality British family farmed produce,” Mr Hall added.

"British consumers will be eating US beef and other agricultural products unknowingly, as it eventually ends up in the food service sector.

And politicians like Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch said the deal was far from 'historic', as Sir Keir has said, and rather has left British farmers feeling 'shafted' and undermined.

Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins said she felt British farmers would be left at a 'disadvantage' by the trade deal over 'uncertainty' regarding the availability of American beef in UK supermarkets, shops and restaurants.

Ms Atkins said: "Whilst we have a reciprocal arrangement on beef, we need absolute assurance that our market will not be flooded with meat that's far cheaper to produce with lower standards to meet.

"This looks like a two-tier agriculture policy that puts our farmers at a disadvantage.

"When Labour negotiates, Britain loses

Tim Farron, Rural Affairs Spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, said despite the deal being agreed, he argued British farmers are 'not out of the woods' when it comes to understanding the implications of the deal, adding that the devil will be in the details.

While Defra Secretary Steve Reed said the Government has and always will act in the 'national interest' to protect British farmers, their businesses and jobs across the economy.

"The deal we signed on Thursday [May 8] will also protect British farmers and uphold our high animal welfare and environmental standards," Mr Reed added.

"Food standards matter so much to us in Britain."

"I have always been clear: no hormone-treated beef, no chlorinated chicken. As promised, these products remain illegal in the UK. That will not change."

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May 9: President Donald Trump hails trade agreement with UK as 'big deal' for US farmers and Sir Keir Starmer says British food standards are not 'compromised'

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

This is your farming in five, daily news update, from Farmers Guardian.

Farming dominated the headlines after US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a breakthrough had been agreed on a long awaited trade deal between the two countries.

President Trump confirmed the deal will include 'new market access' for US farmers to export more goods to the UK including ethanol, beef, machinery and other agricultural products.

Sir Keir said the historic agreement with the US will slash tariffs which delivers for farmers, carmakers and steelworks by protecting jobs and providing stability for exporters.

The Prime MInister added it was a win for both nations, with new reciprocal market access on beef – with UK farmers given a quota for 13,000 metric tonnes.

But he said there will be ‘no weakening’ and ‘no compromises’ made on the very high food standards on imports with a sanitary and phytosanitary red line written into the agreement.

However, President Trump was much more optimistic about the deal’s benefits for his country, adding that it could add $5bn to the US economy.

When challenged on lower welfare animal standards entering the UK, President Trump said it will be the 'choice' of consumers to decide, despite indicating it could be 'cheaper' for consumers to buy.

US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was also present at the announcement and reiterated how big the deal was for US farmers.

"This is a big deal to US farmers," Ms Rollins added.

"American beef is the safest and the best quality [meat]. It is the crown jewel of American agriculture to the world.

"I have [however] never known an industry which has been treated so unfairly as agriculture."

While most farming unions have welcomed the deal, farmers themselves have been far from happy and seen through the cracks of what it could mean for the sector if more US beef is on supermarket shelves.

Some have already called out the deal as selling out British farming, another kick in the teeth for UK agriculture, and uncertainty that words speak larger than actions, and could sacrifice their high standards.

With the finer details of the deal yet to be announced, the Farmers Guardian team will be exploring what the deal will mean for farmers.

In a VE Day special, Peter Lomas, who was born in 1936 in Bakewell, reflected on growing up during the Second World War and how farmers played an integral part in keeping the nation fed.

Peter was nine years old on May 8 1945, and he said farmers’ contribution to the war effort, and to food security, made farming families like his very proud.

He speaks about the community bonds forged during the war, along with the sadness many would have felt with the uncertainty many would have felt not knowing if their loved ones would return home.

And the first trailer of Clarkson’s Farm series four has dropped online.Jeremy is taking on his most ambitious project yet, setting out to buy a pub that will reignite his Farm to Fork restaurant vision, the Farmer's Dog. But the road to becoming a landlord isn’t exactly straightforward, and with new faces, new livestock and new machinery arriving at the farm, life at Diddly Squat is busier than ever.

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May 8: Election results should spark IHT rethink and VE day brings food security into focus

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses calls from the Tenant Farmers Association for a rethink on Inheritance Tax changes in the light of the local election results, why food security is so important 80 years on from the ending of World War II and the Government has announced details of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund.

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May 7: Prime Minister hails Indian trade deal and AHDB's crop development survey

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, news and business reporter Jane Thynne discusses the news that the UK has reached a 'landmark' deal with India, the Efra committee has questioned Baroness Hayman on biosecurity amidst the foot-and-mouth outbreak in Europe and talks about the findings from AHDB's latest crop development survey.

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May 6: UK celebrates VE Day and Nigel Farage's Reform UK makes huge strides at May 2025 local elections

Tue, 06 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Today's Farming in Five focuses on the May 2025 local election results, with Reform UK making huge strides in county councils across the UK, and remembering the efforts of farmers as the country celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day over the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Farming in Five: Milk price update, the latest on the beef markets and a look ahead

Fri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In this week's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black gives an update on milk prices as Arla, Muller and First Milk make milk price announcements, beef prices head above 700p/kg and a look ahead to next week.

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May 1: Tenant farmers left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax and warnings destocking is contributing to wildfires

Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 +0100

In today's episode of Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest Farmers Guardian and Tenant Farmers Association survey which shows tenants are being left 'in the dark' on Inheritance Tax, warnings of the impact of removing sheep from the uplands and the planned closure of a milk processing plant in North Yorkshire by Arla.

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April 30: Councils to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles to clean up rural Britain after farming families are pushed into 'debt and despair'

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown discusses Defra's announcement to give councils the power to seize and crush vehicles belonging to waste criminals and fly tippers. It is after MPs warned that farming families were being pushed into 'debt and despair' due to criminals dumping waste on their land. She also reports on the sheep industry's concerns that destocking in the uplands is leading to 'increase' wildfire risks, and the 130 jobs at risk due to the planned closure of Arla's milk processing plant in North Yorkshire

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April 29: 100 days of Trump, protesters look to evoke wartime spirit and native breeds at risk

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency and its impact on farmers, the Save British Farming London protest taking place today, the native breeds at risk according to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and farmers who ran in the London Marathon.

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April 28: Defra's land use framework 'complacent' on food production

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In this episode of Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on NFU's response to the Government's land use framework consultation and its criticism over taking food production for granted; a new survey which found one in three farmers said they were worried their business would fail if handed over to the next generation, and Fletchers' Family Farm is back on our screens for a third series later this year.

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Farming in Five: A buzz around the livestock rings, the latest on a US trade deal and a look ahead

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100

In this episode of Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest figures from the Livestock Auctioneers Association, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been visiting Washington this week, with tariffs, trade and Trump in the headlines and a look ahead to two protests in London on Saturday.

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April 24: Save British Farming to stage a 'vintage farming spectacle' in Whitehall to evoke Britain's war time spirit and put Britain's food and farming crisis centre stage

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on Save British Farming's plans to host a 'vintage farming spectacle' in Whitehall on 29 April, to put the Britain's food and farming crisis in the spotlight. Farmers' Union of Wales has warned a rushed US trade deal could see Welsh agricultural 'sold down the river' in the UK Government's pursuit of short-term trade concessions. And find out about Farmers Guardian's brand-new video series ‘From Hill to Ring’.

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April 23: Muller farmers forced to dump milk due to plant breakdown will be compensated 'in full' and Chancellor warned not to 'sell out' British farming in any trade deals as she visits Washington

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the Muller farmers that will be compensated 'in full' after they were forced to dump their milk due to a number of breakdowns at the Skelmersdale site. The CLA warns the Chancellor Rachel Reeves not to 'sell out' British farming in any deals or agreement as she arrives in Washington for trade talks, and contracting prices are set to rise by an average of 5.7% in 2025.

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April 22: Dairy industry could be forced to spend £3.9 billion over the next 10 years to improve its climate resilience

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on the significant investment needed by dairy farmers to meet regulatory investment, the dairy farm that has been purchased to turn it into a 'haven' for biodiversity with the help of a Wallace and Gromit animator, and a new research project using seaweed to foster plant resilience,

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April 18: Wallace and Gromit creator donates ‘generously’ to rewild former dairy farm, Kenny Logan to fundraise for My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and Farming Minister says Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

Scottish farmer Kenny Logan has pledged to 'keep going' until a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) is found, as he prepares to undertake an audacious fundraising challenge alongside his wife and Match of the Day broadcaster Gabby Logan, former Rangers striker and manager Ally McCoist, Doddie's son Hamish, for Doddie Weir’s My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Co-founder of Aardman Animations, Peter Lord CBE, behind Nick Park's Wallace and Gromit films, has donated 'generously' towards Avon Wildlife Trust project to turn a former dairy farm into a haven for biodiversity. And Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner writes exclusively for Farmers Guardian on the Farm Profitability Review, claiming average farm business incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government.

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April 17: NFU Council Members told union is considering changing tack in its approach to IHT

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100

In today’s Farming in Five, news and business reporter Jane Thynne brings us details of this week’s NFU Council which took place in Stoneleigh. NFU president Tom Bradshaw urged members not to fall into a political ‘doom loop’, instead urging them to consider the many positives relating to the industry.

However, thoughts of IHT are never far away as think tank the Rural Property Group said small farms which have been the ‘backbone’ of Britain for centuries, will be lost amid consolidation and liquidation following tax changes.

And finally, former Scottish rugby union international-turned farmer Kenny Logan has pledged to ‘keep going’ until a cure for motor neurone disease is found, as he prepares to lead a 555-mile fundraising cycle for former teammate Doddie Weir later this year.

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April 16: NFU said 'change' is clearly needed to ensure farm assurance is fit for a 'modern farming environment'

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

NFU publishes its response to the UK farm assurance review and commits to learning from lessons in the past when it comes to developing and implementing environmental standards, a 10-year vision for the beef sector to help build confidence and a sustainable future for British beef, and National Sheep Association revealed 87% of farmers surveyed have experienced a dog attack on their sheep in the last 12 months

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April 15: Rural crime on the rise according to new figures released by NFU Mutual

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

New figures released by rural insurer NFU Mutual have revealed more than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months with 50% saying they had been a victim of crime on more than three occasions within that same period.

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April 14: Foot-and-mouth disease entering the UK

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100

NFU president Tom Bradshaw welcomes latest Government ban on travellers bringing in any meat and dairy from the EU as it steps up effort to prevent foot-and-mouth disease entering the UK.

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Farming in Five: Chancellor accused of using Ministers as 'human shields' over IHT, Farmers take fate into their own hands by abandoning SFI, AHDB shares Farm Assurance Review response and next stage of Johnes disease plan is revealed

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the top stories from this week, including the Chancellor being accused of using Ministers as 'human shields' over Inheritance Tax changes, farmers take fate into their own hands by abandoning their SFI applications early despite waiting for offers to be made by the Government, APHA appoints former police chief as new chief executive, and Baroness Minette Batters asked to lead a review into farm profitability. Next week the latest on Donald Trump's trade tariffs and the impact on agriculture, new details revealed for the next stage of Johnes disease plan, and a petition to get farming on the curriculum aims to get 100k signatures.

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April 10: APHA appoint former police chief as new boss, wildfires warnings issued across the UK, and young farmers to vote on impacts of Inheritance Tax changes

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the appointment of APHA's new chief executive, former chief constable of Dyfed-Powys and Cleveland Police, Richard Lewis. She also reports on the latest wildfire warnings from across the UK, with 146 blazes reported in Northern Ireland since last Thursday. And young farmers vote on the impact of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Inheritance Tax changes on the next generation of farmers

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April 9: Chancellor called out on not meeting farmer groups, Arla announces merger and MPs under fire for backing US trade deal

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Efra Committee chair Alastair Carmichael calling out the Chancellor over her refusal to meet with farming groups on Inheritance Tax reform, Arla announces merger with DMK Group, Reform UK MPs are under fire for their backing of the inclusion of chlorinated chicken in a US trade deal and the UK dairy sector is set to adapt to trade tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

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April 8: Farmers look at targeting local election venues and vegan activists hold protest outside Yorkshire dairy farm

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest plans from farmers protesting the family farm tax and the suggestion of targeting local election venues, animal rights activists hold a protest outside of a Northallerton Arla dairy farm with support from Heather Mills and Sir Keir Starmer is set to appear in front of the Liaison Committee today

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April 7: Baroness Batters to lead profitability review and a sneak peak into the next series of Clarkson's Farm

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the news that former NFU president Baroness Minette Batters has been appointed by Defra to lead the Farm Profitability Review, a look at what is happening in the next series of Clarkson's Farm and an update on chicken standards from Waitrose

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Weekly round up: Donald Trump's tariff affects cheesemakers and whisky producers, Scottish farm incomes fall and a look ahead as Easter approaches

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at the latest on Donald Trump's tariffs with Barber's cheesemakers warning the 10% tariffs will have to be passed on to the consumer and Scotch whisky producers feeling let down, Scottish farm incomes have fallen and a look ahead to next week.

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April 3: President Donald Trump announces 10% tariffs on UK imports, Government told it must keep its word on seizing and crushing vehicles carrying illegal meat across the border, and date confirmed for new series of Clarkson's farm

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown discusses President Donald Trump's 10% import tariffs and the impact on UK agriculture, the Farming Minister apologies to farmers who were unable to access SFI since its abrupt closure, the Government is warned not to go back on its word to seize and crush vehicles found to be importing illegal meat across the border, amidst multiple disease threats, and the date for the new series of Clarkson's Farm has been announced

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April 2: Glyphosate authorisation extended, warnings of hot cross bun shortages and tariff threats

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses glyphosate authorisation being extended until December 2026, warnings of bread and hot cross bun shortages as growers protest Inheritance Tax changes, the latest on Donald Trump's trade tariff announcements and rises in the minimum wage.

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April 1: Latest milk prices as Arla and Muller hold, cinemagoers targeted by vegan activist campaign and US trade deal threats

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest moves and holds in the dairy market, the 'dairy is scary' advert which will be seen at UK cinemas and, with the threat of US tariffs tomorrow (April 2), UK farmers raise concerns over a potential trade deal with the US.

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March 31: 1,700 farms lost around towns and cities since 2010 and warnings on US chlorinated chicken

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses a new report from CPRE which shows more than 1,700 farms on the edges of towns and cities have disappeared since 2010, farming unions urge the Government to stand up for UK farming in any US trade deal, with warnings over the potential inclusion of chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef and a milk price update as Freshways drops for May.

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Farming in Five: Chancellor's Spring Statement, Defra Secretary visits only 4 farms, Royals show their support for agriculture, and Farming Minister takes questions on SFI suspension from Efra Committee

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown looks back at the top news stories of the week from the Chancellor's Spring Statement, Defra Secretary faces criticism for visiting four farms since Labour's General Election win, Concerns around the end of funding for Producer Organisations (PO's) scheme within the soft fruit sector, and King Charles and Prince of Wales were out and about this week supporting British farming. She also looks ahead to next when the Farming Minister will make his first appearance before the Efra Committee to answer questions on SFI suspension and ongoing concerns within the industry

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March 27: Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to back down on family farm tax and National Insurance hike in Spring Statement, and Defra Secretary has only visited 4 farms since Labour won the General Election

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown unpicks the Chancellor's Spring Statement with her standing firm on the family farm tax, Defra Secretary has only visited 4 farms since Labour's General Election, with his ministers for flood and nature not visiting any, and livestock farmers are being encouraged to sign up for free vet visits through the TB Advisory Service (TBAS) before the service’s funding ends

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March 26: Farmers Guardian survey reveals 84% of farmers feel their mental health has been affected by Autumn Budget and Red Tractor says farmers are the 'absolute priority as the body agrees to implement all 56 review recommendations

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown analyses the results from a Farmers Guardian survey looking at how farmers mental health has been impacted by the Autumn Budget, Red Tractor promises to implement all 56 recommendations from the farm assurance review and ensure farmers are the 'absolute priority', and the Government's new Food Strategy Advisory Board is criticised for its lack of farmer representation.

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March 25: New funding to tackle rural crime and a look ahead to the Spring Statement

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black looks at the Home Office's announcement of new funding to tackle rural crime, previews the Chancellor's Spring Statement and a major sourcing change from plant-based giant Alpro will see British oats utilised in its oat drink range.

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March 24: Avian flu detected in a single sheep in Yorkshire and foot-and-mouth outbreak in Slovakia

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown gives the latest on the first case of avian flu found in a single sheep in Yorkshire, the foot-and-mouth outbreak in Slovakia – where the disease has been found on three separate farms, and the Tenant Farmers Association's call on Defra to allow 'in-flight' SFI applications to be processed.

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SFI challenges, retail news and dog waste threat: A weekly round up and look ahead to next week

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look back at the big news stories at the week from the Farming Minister failing to give reassurances on SFI, Asda backtracking on its poultry commitments, the threat to cattle from dog owners not cleaning up after its dog and looks ahead to the Spring Statement and the Big Farm Tea Break.

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March 20: Asda backtracks on British sourcing commitment and SFI redesign could offer 'silver lining'

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Asda's decision to backtrack on its commitment to sourcing 100% British chicken in its fresh poultry lines, what an SFI redesign could look like and the latest on a petition to get farming into schools.

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March 19: EFRA Committee chair urges Farming Minister to focus on five key areas to improve fairness and resilience in the food supply chain

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on a letter sent by the Efra Committee chair to the Farming Minister calling on the Government to focus on five key areas to improve fairness and resilience in the food supply chain. Later today the Committee's chair Alistair Carmichael will be presenting his food supply chain fairness bill in Parliament. She also reports on the absence of rural crime in the Government's Crime and Policing Bill, which has been branded 'unacceptable' by a Liberal Democrat MP

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March 18: Farming Minister fails to offer reassurance on the future redesign of SFI

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on yesterday's emergency roundtable meeting on SFI, with the Farming Minister criticised for providing lack of clarity on the what the future redesign of SFI will look like, and for showing a lack of empathy for those farmers trapped out of SFI. She also reports on farmers defending Scottish Minister Mairi Gougeon and criticising the level abuse she received online, as she announced she is stepping down from her post after more that half of her life in politics. And don't forget to sign up to our free webinar on Inheritance Tax ( March 27), where an expert panel will be unpicking any updates from the Spring Statement from the day before.

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March 17: Emergency roundtable called between farming organisations and Farming Minister later today to discuss SFI fallout

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown understands an an emergency roundtable meeting has been called for later today between farming organisations and Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner to discuss the fallout from Defra's decision last week to suspend new applications to SFI. She also reports on the appointment of Dr David Llewellyn as the independent monitoring and reporting commissioner for the recommendations from the UK Farm Assurance Review. And why a Cambridgeshire tenant farmer has been left 'fuming' at Defra after he was left with no compensation from the Farming Recovery Fund.

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Defra under scrutiny over its decision to close SFI, with questions around why farmers were given little notice and the transparency over the budget. But who will be the winners and losers?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the latest from the fallout of the Sustainable Farming Incentive closure. Defra is under scrutiny over its failure to give farmers' notice as the industry questions whether all the budget has been spent. She also looks ahead to next week, a special podcast on Donald Trump, tariffs and what this means for machinery markets and UK farming going forward and the livestock team are heading to Borderway UK Dairy Expo at Carlisle this week, the first dairy show of the year.

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March 13: Farming Minister said giving notice on SFI24 closure would have led to a 'spike in applications'

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown analyses the fall out from the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), with the Farming Minister telling MPs that farmers were not given notice on closure as it would have led to a 'further spike in applications'. The National Trust says Defra's decision to close SFI to new applications will leave farmers facing a 'four month funding gap'. And she takes a look at the NFU's farmer confidence survey which is reportedly at an 'all time low'.

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March 12: Defra delivers hammer blow as it closes SFI24

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the sudden announcement from Defra that it has closed applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024 due to high demand. She takes a look at the comments made by Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner as well as farming's reaction to the news, with farmers branding it a 'shambles'.

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March 11: Farmers could be forced to sell their land to councils for less than their potential value under new Government planning measures

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on new Government plans that could force farmers and landowners to sell their land at a lower value, how lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could hit retail shelves within two years, and a 'landmark' court ruling for environmental campaign group River Action, which has thrown out the NFU's bid to have chicken manure classed as an agricultural by-product rather than as industrial ‘waste'.

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March 10: Defra introduces import ban from Hungary and Slovakia after confirmed foot-and-mouth outbreak

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on Defra's import ban of cattle, sheep, pigs and deer from Hungry and Slovakia after confirmed a foot and mouth case on a farm with 1,400 cattle in Hungary. The Farming Minister said the Government will not hesitate to add additional countries to the list if the disease spreads. Elsewhere, she reports on how a Welsh farmer declined cancer treatment due to fear of Inheritance Tax changes.

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Round up: Pressure on Rachel Reeves after farmer protest and more Labour MPs speak out and experts answer questions on IHT

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on this week's main news stories including mounting pressure on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with 40 Labour MPs calling for changes to the current family farm tax proposals, she also looks ahead to next week where Farmers Guardian will be doing a special 'Ask the Expert' online and in magazine, where a panel of experts will be answering our readers' questions around the fall out of IHT and how to best prepare your family farm business.

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March 6: Welsh Conservatives criticise First Minister for 'dereliction of duty' over family farm tax

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown, reflects on the Senedd debate last night which called on the Welsh Government to encourage the UK Government to pause the family farm tax and conduct an impact assessment. Shadow Conservative Minister Samuel Kurtz criticised the First Minister for her meeting with the Chancellor and failing to raise awareness of the scale of concern from Welsh farmers' over the changes to Inheritance Tax, describing it as a 'dereliction of duty'.

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March 5: Pancake Day protests and milk price update

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at the Pancake Day rally event in London on March 4 and gives an update on the dairy market, including the latest prices from Arla and Muller.

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March 4: Exeter mart given green light to continue after FMD scare and farmers march through London on Pancake Day

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black gives an update on the situation at Exeter livestock mart after an APHA incident caused it to cancel primestock sales on Monday. The mart has been given the green light to hold sales today after sheep purchased on Friday tested negative for both foot-and-mouth and bluetongue. It is Pancake Day and farmers are in London today, protesting the changes to Inheritance Tax and showcasing the work that goes into the ingredients needed for pancakes, as another Labour MP speaks out against the changes.

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March 3: Farmer handed 12 month prison sentence after death of son and look ahead to Pancake Day rally

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the Bury farmer handed a 12 month prison sentence after the death of his son in July 2022, plans for the Pancake Day rally to be held in London on March 4 and an update on milk prices.

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February 28: Weekly round up of main news stories and a look ahead to next week

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at the main news stories this week with family farm tax dominating the headlines from NFU conference, the PM faces criticism for breaking his promise on ensuring solar farm developments would not be at the expenses of tenant farmers, following the appeal decision at Emma and Rob Sturdy's farm, and she looks ahead to next week with another farmer rally in Westminster on Pancake day over the impact of the family farm tax on the elderly and terminally ill.

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February 27: Tenant farmers left shell-shocked as Government approves solar farm application

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at the news that Emma and Rob Sturdy, from Eden Farm in Old Malton, have been left ‘devastated' after Housing Secretary Angela Rayner granted permission for renewable energy company Harmony Energy, fly-tipping increases and a milk price rise for Organic Herd.

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February 26: Round-up of the main headlines from NFU Conference and farmers' reaction to Defra' Secretary's speech

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown gives the main headlines from NFU conference, takes a look at the details of the Defra Secretary's speech, what farmers and industry representatives though, and what next when it comes to the family farm tax

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February 25: NFU Conference: Calls for 'reset' in Government relationship with farmers and poignant farm toy display unveiled

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses announcements made by Defra Secretary Steve Reed at the NFU Conference, NFU president Tom Bradshaw's opening address and calls for Government to 'reset' its relationship with farmers and, away from conference, Arla has announced proposals for a significant investment in its Lockerbie site.

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February 24: Body found in search for farmer's daughter and a look ahead to NFU conference

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the body found in the search for missing woman and farmer's daughter, Jenny Hall. She gives a look ahead to tomorrow's NFU conference in London ( February 25), calls to treat farmers holding Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreements fairly, and Arla boss confirms backlash towards methane suppresser Bovaer has failed to impact its sales so far.

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February 21: This week's top farming stories and a look ahead to next week

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown gives a round up of the latest updates from Treasury and farming leaders on the family farm tax, whilst looking ahead to the NFU conference next week where the Defra Secretary will give a speech. Despite calls for him to show his face, the Prime Minister is not expected to attend. She also reports on Defra's decision to shelve a £10m fund to support farmers' mental health and well being which has been heavily criticised at a time when farmers are struggling with the uncertainty from the Government's Autumn Budget.

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February 20: Arla profits soar, rewarding farmers with the highest dividend payout to farmer-owners in the company's history

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on Arla’s soaring profits, giving its farmer-owners the highest dividend payout in the company’s history, how tenant farmers are being left ‘unprotected’ by the Chancellor’s changes to Inheritance Tax, and the UK's borders have been called into question once again after 600kg of illegal meat was seized in Northern Ireland.

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February 19: Treasury door is shut to any negotiations to inheritance tax changes

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the meeting with Treasury to discuss the family farm tax, where farming leaders felt the door had been 'slammed in their faces' once again. Farming unions now say their focus is on getting more Labour backbench MPs including those in the inner cities to pressurise the Government ahead of the Finance Bill in Autumn. And in other news, the UK's borders have been called into question once again after 600kg of illegal meat was seized in Northern Ireland, and growers are being urged to be extra vigilant amid warnings that organised crime gangs are targeting rural properties.

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February 18: Farming leaders meet with Treasury

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the farming union's and other farming bodies upcoming meeting with the Treasury, the trends in sheep meat production and the fall in confidence in small businesses.

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February 17: Prime Minister under pressue to 'show face' at NFU conference next week

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming In Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the PM being pressurised by the Conservative party to show his face at NFU conference next week to address farmers' concerns over inheritance tax changes, farming unions are due to meet with Treasury officials tomorrow, where they hope to voice their members and concerns and hear some solutions, and egg prices are soaring in the US as the impact of avian influenza is felt across the country.

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February 14: Weekly round up - Prime Minister under fire as he pits Inheritance Tax changes against NHS waiting lists

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming In Five, head of news and business Alex Black talks about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's comments that the UK can have a 'tax break' for farmers or bring down NHS waiting lists. The comments caused anger across the industry.

It comes ahead of meetings between farming organisations and HM Treasury next week.

And in Mind Your Head Week, farmers have been urged to take a break during a busy spring schedule for their mental health.

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February 13: Prime Minister Keir Starmer says farming is 'top of his agenda' and refuses to apologise for the Farming Minister's comments that agriculture was low on the Government's 'pecking order'

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the Prime Minister's comment that farming is 'top of his agenda', despite refusing to apologise for his Minister's comments earlier this week that agriculture was not high on the Government's 'pecking order', Devon County Council's Farms Estate is owed more than 400,000 in overdue rent from tenants, and farming shows scooped up awards at this year's TV Choice Awards, including a win for Springtime on the farm which won best factual show.

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February 12: Minister says Farming is low on the Government's 'pecking order' and the budget is the budget

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the Farming Minister's comments that agriculture is low on the Government's 'pecking order' and the budget is the budget and the focus must now be on getting the sector on a ‘proper, sustainable, business-like footing', and restaurant chain Nando's is to conduct an independent audit of its chicken suppliers after it was accused of ‘killing' the River Wye by green campaign groups.

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February 11: Thousands of farmers make their voices heard in Whitehall, and some backbencher Labour MPs raise concerns over IHT proposal

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown summarise the farmers' protest in Whitehall and concerns raised by some Labour backbencher MPs in yesterday's Westminster Hall debate, proposals for a new state-of-the-art abattoir in Orkney, backed by Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, and new reward points being offered to potato growers who can an demonstrate best application practice at planting when using Nemathorin to manage key soil pests.

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February 10: Farmers descend on Westminster for the third time in recent months to protest against IHT changes

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on farmer protest in Westminster over family family tax, followed by a debate in Westminster with MPs later today, a machinery auctioneer has seen a marked increase in the number of machinery valuations as farmers look to sell any surplus kit to help reduce the value of their estates, and UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025.

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February 7: Weekly round up - New NFU Scotland president announced and all the latest from conference

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black speaks about the new NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon and a round up of all the goings on at this year's NFUS conference.

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February 6: NFU Scotland conference begins and Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at the major events happening this week, from the NFU Scotland conference to the Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show, and an update on the campaign to get the Government to u-turn on its Inheritance Tax plans.

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February 5: Government criticised for its response to the foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown discusses criticism of Government's response to foot-and-mouth disease in Germany and concerns raised over checks for illegal meat imports, Riverford Organic founder condemns supermarkets' support of farmers fighting to overturn the family farm tax as a ‘cynical, hypocritical' public relations stunt by corporate bodies ‘stealing farming's story'.

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February 4: Iceland boss speaks out on family farm tax and an update on milk prices

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's episode of Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Iceland boss Richard Walker speaks out on Inheritance Tax changes, Muller confirms it will hold its March price and the latest on the digital grain passport.

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February 3: Scottish farmers and crofters protest in a 'day of unity' against the Chancellor's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the tractor rally protests by Scottish farmers and crofters over the weekend, after being postponed by Storm Eowyn, the latest milk prices with Arla holding its price for conventional and organic for February, and thirteen dairy producers in the South West have been handed their 12 months' notice by Saputo Dairy UK.

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January 31: Weekly round up - More than 10% of agricultural land could be sacrificed for climate and environment plans under Government's new land use proposals

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the latest reaction to Government's land use announcement, which the Tenant Farmers Association claims could see agricultural land drop by 10%, Thirteen dairy producers in the South West have been handed their 12 months' notice by Saputo Dairy UK, and the Welsh Labour MP who is standing up for farmers over family farm tax row. She also looks ahead to next week with NFU Scotland's annual conference, Dairy-Tech and YAMS machinery show all taking place.

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January 30: Farmers frustrated by having to publicly defend the safety and viability of their businesses in light of public concerns around methane suppressors

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on farmers' frustration of having to publicly defend the safety and viability of their businesses in light of public concerns around methane suppressors, Wales announces an all-wales avian influenza prevention zone, after it was declared across England and Scotland earlier in the week, and NFU Council members vote in favour of staging a further protest in the capital as part of a drive to halt the family farm tax.

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January 29: Chancellor Rachel Reeves offers little hope for farmers, insisting the Fiscal Rules set out in October are ‘non-negotiable'

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the Chancellor's remarks that the Fiscal Rules set out in the Autumn Budget are 'non-negotiable and will be met', NFU Council members have voted in favour of staging a further protest in the capital on February 25, as part of a drive to halt the family farm tax, and NFU Cymru has called on Natural Resources Wales to reverse its decision to stop issuing new permits that allow farmers to dispose of waste sheep dip to land.

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January 28: Avian Influenza found in a farm worker in the West Midlands

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the confirmed case of avian influenza found in a farm worker in the West Midlands, discusses the reaction from the growers and the wider farming industry to the ban on neonicotinoid Cruiser SB on sugar beet crops, and an update on the latest analysis done by AHDB, which found over 42,000 farmers in England and Scotland will be hit by the Chancellor's Inheritance Tax changes

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January 27: Farming Day of Unity and Ribena growers concerned about extreme weather

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the Day of Unity held on Saturday with the positive response from the public, the impact of Storm Eowyn and Ribena growers thoughts on the biggest challenges and what Government can do to support them.

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January 24: Government bans the use of Cruiser SB on sugar beet

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at industry concerns following the Government's decision to refuse the emergency application of the use of neonicotinoid pesticide, Cruiser SB, on sugar beet in England for 2025, farmers are urged to be extra careful as Storm Eowyn hits the UK, and the Efra chair calls for an urgent meeting with Prime Minister to look at 'potential mitigations' to the inheritance tax reform

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January 23: Shadow Defra Secretary says Steve Reed needs to be 'banging' on Chancellor's door on IHT

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins' views on Inheritance Tax reform, the latest on foot-and-mouth and Bluetongue and an invitation to Farmers Guardian's latest webinar on new entrants.

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January 22: Cranswick's latest pig business acquisition sparks industry concerns

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at Cranswick's latest pig business acquisition with Yorkshire-based JSR Genetics, Elsewhere, the Government's progress towards improving the environment has slowed and it is 'still largely off track' in achieving its legal environmental commitments, according to the latest annual assessment by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP).

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January 21: Avian flu found in commercial poultry near Wem in Shropshire

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Description: In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown takes a look at the latest avian flu case found in commercial poultry at a farm near Wem in Shropshire, the latest on the independent review into UK farm assurance schemes and Morrisons successful application for an injunction to stop farmers from 'unlawfully protesting' outside its stores and distribution centres after recent protest activity resulted in losses in the region of £200,000

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January 20: Asda joins retailers backing farmers against family farm tax

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at the retailers speaking out in defence of suppliers on the family farm tax, the rise in firearms licensing fees and the appointment of Scotland's next Tenant Farming Commissioner.

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January 17: Weekly round up

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black looks at some of the biggest stories of the week from foot-and-mouth disease in Germany to the latest on the family farm tax and the latest in the grain markets.

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January 16: Vegans take aim at AHDB and a new chief exec at Hybu Cig Cymru

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses Chris Packham taking aim at AHDB over its 'Let's eat Balanced' campaign, Hybu Cig Cymru has appointed a new chief executive and Defra have come under fire for suggesting farmers produce artisan gin or crisps to remain viable.

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January 15: German imports banned after foot-and-mouth case and latest on family farm tax

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the foot-and-mouth case in Germany, the latest on the family farm tax row as the supply chain speaks out and why one dairy analyst thinks the new dairy legislation is 'impotent'.

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January 14: Retailers speak out on family farm tax

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the messages from retailers Morrisons and Booths on family farm tax, the outbreak of foot-and-mouth in Germany and the first glyphosate resistant weed in Kent.

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January 13: Efra committee inquiry on animal and plant health follow confirmed case of foot and mouth disease in Germany

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown reports on the confirmed case of foot and mouth disease in Germany. The Efra Committee has called on an inquiry into animal and plant health which will focus on biosecurity at the border. The National Pig Association hopes the inquiry will apply pressure to the relevant government departments to ‘effect the change so desperately needed.’ Elsewhere, Morrisons becomes the first supermarket to show public support for farmers in the fight against proposed changes to Inheritance Tax. In a message shared on social media, the supermarket’s head of agriculture, Sophie Throup said the retailer understood the ‘anger and frustration’ of farmers right now.

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January 10: Defra Secretary apologises for IHT change shock

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look through Steve Reed's visit to the Oxford Farming Conference and reaction to his speech and Irish food and drink exports to the UK increase in 2024.

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January 9: Farmers protest outside Oxford Farming Conference

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the farmer protests outside the Oxford Farming Conference, Steve Reed's speech inside the conference hall and the illegal release of two Lynx in the Highlands.

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January 8: Tenant Farmers Association criticises Treasury Ministers for political stonewalling against consideration of any reasonable changes to APR and BPR proposals

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown reports on the criticism made by Tenant Farmers Association towards Treasury Ministers, accusing them of political stonewalling against any consideration of any reasonable amendments to the proposed changes to APR and BPR.
Farmers Guardian’s campaign to save the family farm from proposed changes to Inheritance Tax will feature heavily at this year’s Lamma Show, in Birmingham next week. Elsewhere, more than 20 sheep have been rescued from a farm in Cheshire after severe flooding.

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January 7: The BBC has confirmed it will include the family farm tax in its Radio 4 drama The Archers, after it faced criticism for not yet addressing the issue

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown reports on confirmation from the BBC that it will include the family farm tax in its popular rural Radio 4 drama The Archers after the broadcaster was criticised by the campaign group the Countryside Alliance, who described the lack of mention of Rachel Reeves' Budget and the impact it will have on farming communities as a ‘very strange' omission. Elsewhere, Trades Union Congress General Secretary, Paul Nowak said the Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves must be held responsible for ensuring they deliver a response to concerns from the agricultural sector that the Autumn Budget's proposed 20% tax on inherited agricultural property and assets that should not impact small family farms in Britain.

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January 6: Young farmers fear for their farming futures after Autumn Budget

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Head of News and Business Alex Black discusses the delivery of children's letters to the Prime Minister, advice not to rush into major business decisions and an update on the latest milk prices.

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January 3: Milk prices hold steady and Hilda the calf

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Head of News and Business Alex Black takes a look at the latest milk prices, how Hilda the calf can help reduce the dairy sector's emissions and the plans for a national day of action on the Family Farm Tax

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January 2: Farmers light up the countryside in family farm tax campaign

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Head of News and Business Alex Black discusses the latest on the campaign to change proposals to the family farm tax, the New Year's Honours List and the importance of wearing a helmet on a quad bike.

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January 1: Farming's hopes and fears for 2025

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In a New Year Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian take a look at what industry leaders want for the sector in 2025

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December 31: Review of the year 2024

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look back at the major events of 2024

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December 30: A look at red meat prices in 2024

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian takes a look back at the red meat sector in 2024

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December 27: A look at the cereals and dairy sectors in 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian takes a look back at the commodity markets in 2024 for the arable and dairy sectors.

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December 26: Tenant and landlord relationships in focus

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Rachael Brown's interview with outgoing Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner Dr Bob McIntosh and the peerage for former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey

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December 24: Festive Farming in Five

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black gives an update on our Christmas favourites have fared this year, from turkeys, to sprouts to trees.

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December 23: CLA delivers Chancellor a Christmas gift and latest on family farm tax

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the CLA's Christmas gift to Chancellor Rachel Reeves to showcase British farming and encourage her to meet with farming leaders. Sir Keir Starmer is under fire after admitting IHT changes are purely about revenue raising and good news in Northern Ireland with a proposal to ring fence the agriculture budget

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December 20: NFU president Tom Bradshaw says Prime Minister's comments shows Inheritance Tax reform is an 'indiscriminate revenue raising measure’ with no thought given to its impact

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown reports on reaction to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer's comments that the purpose of the inheritance tax reform was to raise revenue in the Budget. Shortly after making these comments, his Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said on a webinar hosted by the Tenant Farmers Association that far too many farmers are dependent on Government support schemes, and the new environmental schemes are about using public money for public goods, not about farming support – 'that comes alongside it.' Elsewhere, fairness in the supply chain will be the focus of a new inquiry by the Efra Committee. MPs will examine a range of key issues affecting the sector, including the levels of support for domestic food production, access to affordable and healthy food, labour shortages in the supply chain, and food prices.

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December 19: NFU Cymru farmer survey reveals ‘eyewatering’ investment and costs for Welsh farming businesses to comply with Welsh Government’s water quality regulations

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown shares findings from NFU Cymru survey which highlights the ‘eyewatering investment’ and staggering costs facing Welsh farming businesses in order to comply with Welsh Government’s water quality regulations. Elsewhere, farming unions across the UK have joined forces for today’s big banner campaign to apply further political pressure on the Government following changes to Inheritance Tax in Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. And Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Richard Irvine, is encouraging bird keepers in Wales to take action now to protect their flocks from bird flu and stop the spread of the highly infectious disease, following an increase in number of cases of avian influenza in poultry and kept birds, across Great Britain.

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December 18: Scientific rigour may not give us the social licence, for society to accept Bovaer in the UK

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown reflects on calls from the British Society of Animal Science to consider the ‘social licence’ aspect in the adoption of methane reducing feed additive Bovaer here in the UK. She reports on a young farmer who brought her heifer calf to Westminster to hand deliver a petition to Government over concerns with Inheritance Tax proposals, the Defra Secretary is under pressure after only visiting one farm since the General Election result, and agricultural and horticultural business Malpas Tractors (Wrexham) Ltd, has entered administration just months after the death of its managing director.

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December 17: Event held to change minds on BPR changes

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes us through all the goings on at yesterday's BPR event at the London Palladium, the latest on the Family Farm Tax and some of the consumer trends for Christmas dinner

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December 16: Farmers host Business Property Relief event at London Palladium

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown discusses an event led by farmers at The London Palladium to highlight the negative implications of changes to Business Property Relief in the Chancellor's Budget, the UK economy has shrunk for the second successive month as farmers continue to voice concern over the Autumn's Budget potential impact on the future of agriculture, and NFU will launch its banner campaign later this week ( December 16), in targeted locations to secure ‘maximum strategic political impact' in constituencies that can help build pressure on the Government.

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December 13: Weekly round up

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes you through the week's top stories from the latest on farmer opposition to Inheritance Tax changes to consumer trends on what is on the Christmas dinner plate.

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December 12: The latest on farmer protests and Inheritance Tax

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black gives an update on the protests in the capital yesterday, a grain market update and the UK's food security report.

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December 11: The fightback against IHT changes continues as hundreds of tractors take over the streets of UK

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown reflects on the farming protests across the UK, where hundreds of tractors descended on London, York, Cardiff and across the county of Suffolk as farmers continue the fight to overturn the family farm tax. Meanwhile, the Defra Secretary Steve Reed has made a commitment to set up a meeting between the Chancellor and UK farming unions on the impact of the proposed Inheritance Tax changes and the Welsh Government's increase to the rural affairs budget by 6.6% has been welcomed by Welsh farming unions. But they have called for urgent clarity on how the funding will be distributed within the department to support farmers and rural communities.

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December 10: NFU president says Government's spending review in March will be critical in their campaign to stop the family farm tax

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Chief Reporter Rachael Brown speaks to NFU president Tom Bradshaw about the pressure he is feeling to change the Treasury's Inheritance Tax proposals, and why the spending review in March will be a critical moment for the campaign to stop the family farm tax. She also looks ahead to the farming protest in Westminster tomorrow, where more than 300 tractors are set to descend on Westminster to fight what organisers have described as ‘a toxic budget that spells the death knell' for British farming. And don't forget it is not too late to sign up for tonight's grants webinar. You can sign up for free via the Farmers Guardian website.

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December 9: Storm Darragh leaves farmers without power

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, Head of News and Business Alex Black rounds up the latest farming news, including the impact of Storm Darragh as farmers face power outages and high winds.
The organisers of last months' London rally have organised an event at the London Palladium, an update on a case found of a-typical BSE and farmers get in the festive spirit with Christmas tractor runs.

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December 6: Weekly round up

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, FG's Alex Black takes us through the big news stories of the week including how Labour are losing the countryside, the latest milk price announcements and the goings on in agricultural policy in Scotland and Wales as well as an update on what is next in the fight against Inheritance Tax changes.

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December 5: Conservatives lose vote on family farm tax

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five chief reporter Rachael Brown talks about Conservatives losing a vote on the family farm tax, the latest on the Scottish farm budget, 48 sheep carcasses being discovered in unrefrigerated vans in London, as well as a new piece of legislation which could see porridge, cereals and dairy products banned on television adverts in the Government's plans to curb childhood obesity.

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December 4: Owner of methane reducing feed additive Bovaer asks dairy industry and consumers to 'stick to the facts'

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown discusses a statement from the owner of methane reducing feed additive Bovaer, urging the dairy industry and consumers to 'stick to the facts'.
She takes a look ahead at the Scots Budget which will be announced today, what the news the Welsh Conservative leader means and some festive news of the providing this year's Christmas tree for Downing Street.

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December 3: Mart closure at Stratford-upon-Avon and Muller's MMG becomes official producer group

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, FG chief reporter Rachael Brown discusses the news that Bletsoes have announced the withdrawal of full time Auction Services from Stratford-upon-Avon Livestock Market After 15 Years of Service and all your other farming news.

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December 2: Consumers raise concerns over Arla feed additive trial

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter takes a look at the consumer reaction to Arla's announcement of a trial of feed additive Bovaer, alongside major retailers, the importance of getting agriculture onto the National Curriculum and the increased uncertainty in the grants landscape.

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November 29: Weekly round up

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

FG's chief reporter Rachael Brown gives a round up of the important stories from this week in farming, from the latest on the Inheritance Tax row to Scottish farmers rallying outside the Scottish Parliament and Arla and major retailers trialling the use of methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer

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November 28: Scottish farmers rally ahead of Budget

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Scottish farmers rally to highlight budget worries

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November 27: Royal Welsh Winter Fair round up

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Livestock editor Katie Jones gives a round up of the results at this year's Royal Welsh Winter Fair.

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November 26: HCC bullying row continues

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian Chief Reporter Rachael Brown gives an update on the bullying row at Hybu Cig Cymru, after an S4C programme focused on the situation at the red meat levy body.
And what will happen next after last week's farmer protest in London as the IHT dispute rumbles on.
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November 25: Welsh Government removes 10% tree target for farmers from Sustainable Farming Scheme

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In the first episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian Chief Reporter Rachael Brown gives an update on the Welsh Government's Sustainable Farming Scheme.
The farm-level 10% tree cover figure has been removed and will be replaced by a scheme-wide target, which will be agreed after discussions with the Ministerial Roundtable.
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