Pig/Poultry
Bird keepers are being urged to protect their birds against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after a case was confirmed in Scotland.
Sheep
Sheep farmers can now predict the genetic background of their flock using the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
Agri-Business
A new £54 million investment aims to reduce threats to bio-security through the development of next generation-vaccines.
Rural Life
Mounting uncertainty is making farm management more difficult, with 87% of British farmers seeing a significant drop in profitability.
Approximately 350,000 doses of BTV3 vaccinations will be required to cover farmer demand in 2027, according to the NSA.
Longstanding barriers such as lack of access to supports and education are blocking young farmers from the sector, a new report has said.
Farmers are being recommended to remain vigilant for blowfly strike in sheep according to the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep
Beef
The challenging growing season this summer has made it more difficult for forage supplies this winter, according to AHDB.
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland is falling behind on 2030 nature protection targets according to a new report from the Northern Ireland Environment Link.
Farmers were left without subsidised payments after the window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) closed within six hours of opening
A 500-year-old Warrington-based farm that has been run by the same family for hundreds of years is undergoing a rebrand.
As the 2026 harvest comes to a close, farmers are trying new ways to improve their soil health after a long dry summer.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging vets to be ‘prepared and united’ in tackling national animal disease threats.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Boards (AHDB) is pushing for more international showcasing of British farming
DAERA's management of Northern Ireland’s protected sites for nature is being investigated by the Office of Environmental Protection.
AHDB is inviting suckler beef producers to beef and lamb events aimed at strengthening herd performance and improving business.
A new survey is asking farmers to share their experiences in an attempt to improve farm safety in Northern Ireland.
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging government to reduce the cost of producing food and increase agricultural investment
