Sarah Kidby

Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget, released today has received mixed reviews from farming organisations. We take a look at some of the key points.

Jacob sheep offer a range of advantages, including hardiness, ease of lambing, good temperament and good flavour.

Farmers can now apply for FETF funding to help pay for equipment and technology to improve animal health and welfare.

Red Tractor’s chair has acknowledged that errors were made in the development of the Greener Farms Commitment.

Exmoor Horn sheep are a dual-purpose breed offering profitable returns from lamb, and an effective solution for conservation grassland.

Farming groups have expressed relief that Defra has introduced a cap on SFI amid concerns over food security.

Cambridgeshire dealer Collings Brothers said the current economic climate has put the business under significant pressure, forcing its closure.

Defra said it is monitoring the situation closely after media reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle in the US.

Over 500 CNH Industrial workers – comprising nearly the entire shop floor of the Basildon factory – are striking during May.

With reports of farmers being outbid for land that is being used for carbon credits, we explore the threats and opportunities of the schemes.