4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (756+ words) Britain is becoming increasingly reliant on imported food, with self-sufficiency falling across 10 of 11 everyday staples over the past 30 years. The NFU said the decline includes foods such as wheat, vegetables, beef, poultry meat and eggs, while UK agri-food import volumes…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (516+ words) Welsh farmers facing drought pressure can apply for £2,000 emergency grants from 14 September, after strong demand brought the first South West phase to a close. RABI’s second regional application window will cover Wales from 14 to 18 September, although funding is limited and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (476+ words) Wales is getting a new nature-friendly farming event this September, with organisers hoping Cynefin can become a Welsh counterpart to Groundswell. The two-day event will take place for the first time at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre near Brecon on Saturday…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (482+ words) Free-range egg producers will have to meet RSPCA Assured’s paused pophole daylight rule from 1 December 2026, despite continuing concerns over bird stress and smothering. Standard E 6.4 requires natural daylight to be provided through all popholes when birds need to be housed during…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (460+ words) Tenant farmers could lose otherwise viable businesses without urgent access to working capital, the Tenant Farmers Association has warned as it backs plans for an interest-free crisis loan scheme. The proposed Farming Crisis Loan Scheme would provide interest-free finance to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (593+ words) Farmers hit by illegal waste dumping could see tougher action against organised waste gangs under a new government crackdown involving £5,000 fines and greater use of asset seizures. The package will bring increased police and National Crime Agency involvement, greater use…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (320+ words) A suspected arson attack on farmland near Dover has caused more than £100,000 in estimated losses, prompting police to appeal for witnesses and footage. Kent Police was called at 7.25pm on Tuesday 18 August following reports that hay bales were on fire in…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (538+ words) Movement restrictions have been imposed on cattle linked to an isolated case of classical BSE in Dumfries and Galloway as officials investigate the source of the disease. The affected cow did not enter the food chain and Food Standards Scotland…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (556+ words) Leading landlords and farming organisations have held crisis talks as drought and bluetongue pile mounting pressure on farmers across England and Wales. The Duchy of Cornwall and National Trust convened the meeting with the Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) and major…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (544+ words) Farmers are being warned to review water use, fire precautions and worker safety as prolonged heat and drought increase legal and regulatory risks across England and Wales. While wet weather is forecast for many this week, recent hot and dry…...