<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Farming & Agriculture - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Farming & Agriculture news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:51:25 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warn they may struggle to plant next year&amp;#39;s crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could struggle to plant next year&rsquo;s crops after drought, disease and rising costs pushed businesses to crisis point, industry leader...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warn-they-may-struggle-to-plant-next-yearamp39s-crops/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:51:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warn-they-may-struggle-to-plant-next-yearamp39s-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell Shocked: the warning ignored]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning under-fives, over-65s, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions to avoid under...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/shell-shocked-the-warning-ignored/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:16:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/shell-shocked-the-warning-ignored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland&amp;#39;s organic farmland jumps 28% in a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s organic farmland has jumped 28% in a year to 168,200 hectares, putting the country closer to its target of doubling the area unde...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scotlandamp39s-organic-farmland-jumps-28-in-a-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:31:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scotlandamp39s-organic-farmland-jumps-28-in-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy farms invited to compete for 2026 Gold Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy farmers have until 11 September to enter the 2026 RABDF NMR Gold Cup, one of the UK dairy sector&rsquo;s longest-running and most prestigiou...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-farms-invited-to-compete-for-2026-gold-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-farms-invited-to-compete-for-2026-gold-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movements restricted as bluetongue hits Dumfries and Galloway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock movements around Dumfries and Galloway have been restricted after two lambs near Lockerbie tested positive for bluetongue.The ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/movements-restricted-as-bluetongue-hits-dumfries-and-galloway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:28:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/movements-restricted-as-bluetongue-hits-dumfries-and-galloway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency grants offered to farmers hit by drought and bluetongue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers struggling to feed livestock because of drought or bluetongue could receive emergency financial support through a one-off grant from...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/emergency-grants-offered-to-farmers-hit-by-drought-and-bluetongue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:28:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/emergency-grants-offered-to-farmers-hit-by-drought-and-bluetongue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barber&amp;#39;s pole worm spread prompts warning to sheep farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers are being urged to step up worm monitoring in adult ewes as Barber&rsquo;s pole worm becomes increasingly prevalent across the UK....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/barberamp39s-pole-worm-spread-prompts-warning-to-sheep-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:28:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/barberamp39s-pole-worm-spread-prompts-warning-to-sheep-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly drought meetings begin as farmers face mounting strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s drought response has been stepped up, with the National Drought Group moving to weekly meetings as dry conditions continue to put ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/weekly-drought-meetings-begin-as-farmers-face-mounting-strain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:10:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/weekly-drought-meetings-begin-as-farmers-face-mounting-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste gangs face &amp;#163;5,000 fines in new crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers hit by illegal waste dumping could see tougher action against organised waste gangs under a new government crackdown involving &pound;5,00...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/waste-gangs-face-amp1635000-fines-in-new-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:50:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/waste-gangs-face-amp1635000-fines-in-new-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers lose thousands as rogue trader reports rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in Northern Ireland have lost thousands of pounds to rogue traders and scammers, prompting a fresh warning from the Ulster Farmers&rsquo; ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-lose-thousands-as-rogue-trader-reports-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:35:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-lose-thousands-as-rogue-trader-reports-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh sheep dip guidance set for overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh sheep farmers could face updated guidance on dipping in wet weather, leaking dip baths and waste disposal under proposals being consul...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-sheep-dip-guidance-set-for-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:37:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-sheep-dip-guidance-set-for-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frontier completes takeover of Aberdeen Grain site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frontier Agriculture has completed its purchase of Aberdeen Grain&rsquo;s Whiterashes grain storage facility, securing continued access for grower...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/frontier-completes-takeover-of-aberdeen-grain-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:54:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/frontier-completes-takeover-of-aberdeen-grain-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose launches regenerative farming series with National Geographic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waitrose has launched a two-part National Geographic CreativeWorks series showcasing regenerative farming at its Leckford Estate in Hampshir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/waitrose-launches-regenerative-farming-series-with-national-geographic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:37:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/waitrose-launches-regenerative-farming-series-with-national-geographic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freshways announces major October milk price increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freshways is increasing its standard milk price by 6p per litre from 1 October, taking the rate paid to supplying farmers to 38ppl.The p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/freshways-announces-major-october-milk-price-increase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:49:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/freshways-announces-major-october-milk-price-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected arson causes &amp;#163;100,000 damage on Kent farmland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspected arson attack on farmland near Dover has caused more than &pound;100,000 in estimated losses, prompting police to appeal for witnesses ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/suspected-arson-causes-amp163100000-damage-on-kent-farmland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:32:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/suspected-arson-causes-amp163100000-damage-on-kent-farmland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movement restrictions imposed after BSE case in Dumfries and Galloway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movement restrictions have been imposed on cattle linked to an isolated case of classical BSE in Dumfries and Galloway as officials investig...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/movement-restrictions-imposed-after-bse-case-in-dumfries-and-galloway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:15:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/movement-restrictions-imposed-after-bse-case-in-dumfries-and-galloway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading landlords hold crisis talks over drought and bluetongue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading landlords and farming organisations have held crisis talks as drought and bluetongue pile mounting pressure on farmers across Englan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/leading-landlords-hold-crisis-talks-over-drought-and-bluetongue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:43:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/leading-landlords-hold-crisis-talks-over-drought-and-bluetongue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to ploughing stalwart Ken Chappell MBE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have been paid to Ken Chappell MBE, a leading figure in British and international ploughing whose contribution to the industry span...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tributes-paid-to-ploughing-stalwart-ken-chappell-mbe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:49:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tributes-paid-to-ploughing-stalwart-ken-chappell-mbe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union urges consumers to back UK eggs amid salmonella probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Scotland is urging consumers and caterers to choose British eggs as imported supplies remain under investigation following a serious sal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-urges-consumers-to-back-uk-eggs-amid-salmonella-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:45:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-urges-consumers-to-back-uk-eggs-amid-salmonella-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue meetings announced as UK cases rise to over 470]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being urged to act as bluetongue cases continue to rise across Great Britain, with AHDB holding a series of update meetings in E...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-meetings-announced-as-uk-cases-rise-to-over-470/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:32:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-meetings-announced-as-uk-cases-rise-to-over-470/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for UK horticulture boost as climate risks threaten imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lack of investment in UK horticulture has left Britain heavily dependent on fruit and vegetables imported from countries vulnerable to cli...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/calls-for-uk-horticulture-boost-as-climate-risks-threaten-imports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:53:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/calls-for-uk-horticulture-boost-as-climate-risks-threaten-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned of legal risks from drought and heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being warned to review water use, fire precautions and worker safety as prolonged heat and drought increase legal and regulatory...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-of-legal-risks-from-drought-and-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:47:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-of-legal-risks-from-drought-and-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned of legal risks as drought and heat intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being warned to review water use, fire precautions and worker safety as prolonged heat and drought increase the risk of regulato...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-of-legal-risks-as-drought-and-heat-intensify/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:29:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-of-legal-risks-as-drought-and-heat-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oat growers take on 40-point checks as weather risks grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oat growers are being assessed across 40 environmental measures as extreme weather threatens production and processors and food brands deman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/oat-growers-take-on-40-point-checks-as-weather-risks-grow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:12:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/oat-growers-take-on-40-point-checks-as-weather-risks-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish schools offered &amp;#163;180 vouchers for Scotch meat lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish secondary schools can apply for up to &pound;180 to buy Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Prime Scottish Pork for classroom cookery lessons wh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-schools-offered-amp163180-vouchers-for-scotch-meat-lessons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:05:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-schools-offered-amp163180-vouchers-for-scotch-meat-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One death linked to UK salmonella outbreak as cases reach 207]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK-wide salmonella outbreak has reached 207 confirmed cases, with one death associated with the outbreak as investigators examine possible...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-death-linked-to-uk-salmonella-outbreak-as-cases-reach-207/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:48:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-death-linked-to-uk-salmonella-outbreak-as-cases-reach-207/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline nears for &amp;#163;40m Northern Ireland farm funding scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland farmers have until 3 September to secure grants of up to &pound;25,000 for new equipment and technology under the &pound;40 million Sus...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/deadline-nears-for-amp16340m-northern-ireland-farm-funding-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:32:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/deadline-nears-for-amp16340m-northern-ireland-farm-funding-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham urged to reverse farm inheritance tax at autumn budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing fresh pressure from farm leaders to reverse inheritance tax changes at the upcoming autumn budget....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/burnham-urged-to-reverse-farm-inheritance-tax-at-autumn-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:24:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/burnham-urged-to-reverse-farm-inheritance-tax-at-autumn-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in three beef farmers not vaccinating against clostridial disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a third of beef farmers surveyed are not vaccinating cattle against clostridial diseases, despite vets continuing to see preventab...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-three-beef-farmers-not-vaccinating-against-clostridial-disease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:23:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-three-beef-farmers-not-vaccinating-against-clostridial-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI farm leaders urge vigilance as sheep scab threat rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers are being warned of a heightened sheep scab risk as increased movements between farms and livestock marts raise the threat of ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farm-leaders-urge-vigilance-as-sheep-scab-threat-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:49:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farm-leaders-urge-vigilance-as-sheep-scab-threat-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Anglia drought leaves British onion crop under pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[British onion supplies are set to tighten after extreme heat and drought slashed yields, reduced bulb sizes and raised quality concerns acro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/east-anglia-drought-leaves-british-onion-crop-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:32:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/east-anglia-drought-leaves-british-onion-crop-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHDB launches &amp;#163;500k BYDV tool to help growers cut sprays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wheat and barley growers have been given a new tool to help decide when barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) sprays are actually worth applying,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-launches-amp163500k-bydv-tool-to-help-growers-cut-sprays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:55:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-launches-amp163500k-bydv-tool-to-help-growers-cut-sprays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police probe Dorset barn fire that destroyed 2,000 hay bales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a barn fire in Dorset that destroyed 2,000 hay bales, with firefighters saying they believe the blaze was started d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/police-probe-dorset-barn-fire-that-destroyed-2000-hay-bales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:18:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/police-probe-dorset-barn-fire-that-destroyed-2000-hay-bales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought pressure fuels calls to ease farm water rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being held back from improving on-farm water resilience by planning and environmental rules as drought tightens its grip on Engl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drought-pressure-fuels-calls-to-ease-farm-water-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:39:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drought-pressure-fuels-calls-to-ease-farm-water-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman milks 10,000 cows in 10 days for farming charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie Stephenson has completed a mammoth 10-day journey from Cornwall to Scotland, milking 10,000 cows to raise money and awareness for farm...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/woman-milks-10000-cows-in-10-days-for-farming-charity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:44:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/woman-milks-10000-cows-in-10-days-for-farming-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK pork market exposed as Denmark plans major pig sector reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denmark&rsquo;s plans to overhaul pig farming could have major consequences for the UK pork market, with new environmental taxes and welfare rules...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-pork-market-exposed-as-denmark-plans-major-pig-sector-reforms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:56:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-pork-market-exposed-as-denmark-plans-major-pig-sector-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lactalis strikes deal for Cathedral City owner Saputo UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[French dairy giant Lactalis is set to take control of Cathedral City, Country Life and a string of other major British dairy brands after ag...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lactalis-strikes-deal-for-cathedral-city-owner-saputo-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:56:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lactalis-strikes-deal-for-cathedral-city-owner-saputo-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third Scottish farm hit by bluetongue as vaccine concerns grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluetongue has spread to a third farm in Scotland, with all four animals confirmed with the virus so far euthanised.The latest case of b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/third-scottish-farm-hit-by-bluetongue-as-vaccine-concerns-grow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:22:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/third-scottish-farm-hit-by-bluetongue-as-vaccine-concerns-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Bad to worse&amp;#39; as UK harvest drops another million tonnes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s arable harvest is set to be one million tonnes smaller than previously feared, with production of key crops now forecast to fall t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39bad-to-worseamp39-as-uk-harvest-drops-another-million-tonnes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:40:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39bad-to-worseamp39-as-uk-harvest-drops-another-million-tonnes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Every hour now counts&amp;#39; as Welsh farms face water shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some farms in Wales have already run out of water as prolonged hot weather puts growing pressure on livestock supplies, CLA Cymru has warned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39every-hour-now-countsamp39-as-welsh-farms-face-water-shortages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:19:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39every-hour-now-countsamp39-as-welsh-farms-face-water-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief vet urges vaccination as bluetongue cases rise above 420]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluetongue cases have risen to more than 420 across the UK, prompting fresh calls for livestock keepers to vaccinate as hot and humid weathe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/chief-vet-urges-vaccination-as-bluetongue-cases-rise-above-420/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:59:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/chief-vet-urges-vaccination-as-bluetongue-cases-rise-above-420/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government unveils &amp;#163;65m package for drought-hit farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers across England are being handed a &pound;65 million drought support package as record-dry conditions hit crop yields, livestock feed and a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-unveils-amp16365m-package-for-drought-hit-farmers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:01:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-unveils-amp16365m-package-for-drought-hit-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oat growers face 40-point checks as weather risks grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oat growers are being assessed across 40 environmental measures as extreme weather threatens production and processors and food brands deman...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/oat-growers-face-40-point-checks-as-weather-risks-grow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:20:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/oat-growers-face-40-point-checks-as-weather-risks-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union demands resignations as confidence in DAERA collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ulster Farmers&rsquo; Union has called for the immediate resignations of Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir, Permanent Secretary Katrina Godfrey...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-demands-resignations-as-confidence-in-daera-collapses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:40:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-demands-resignations-as-confidence-in-daera-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned not to delay shearing over bluetongue fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers have been warned not to leave animals unshorn in an attempt to protect them from bluetongue, as APHA says the resulting heat-s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-not-to-delay-shearing-over-bluetongue-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:58:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-not-to-delay-shearing-over-bluetongue-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring 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Aug 2026 10:12:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/health-hub-helps-hundreds-of-farmers-access-vital-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls grow for broader review after 51 cattle destroyed in DAERA operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ulster Farmers&rsquo; Union has renewed calls for a wider independent review into the controversial DAERA operation in Co Tyrone which resulte...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/calls-grow-for-broader-review-after-51-cattle-destroyed-in-daera-operation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:57:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/calls-grow-for-broader-review-after-51-cattle-destroyed-in-daera-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue and drought leave livestock farms facing mounting pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers are being urged to act as bluetongue and drought pile pressure on livestock farms, bringing animal losses, mounting veterinary bil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-and-drought-leave-livestock-farms-facing-mounting-pressure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:34:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-and-drought-leave-livestock-farms-facing-mounting-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men arrested over suspected illegal waste dumping at Cheshire farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested after large quantities of waste were allegedly dumped on farmland beside the River Wheelock in Cheshire.The E...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/men-arrested-over-suspected-illegal-waste-dumping-at-cheshire-farm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:38:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/men-arrested-over-suspected-illegal-waste-dumping-at-cheshire-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish produce gains ground as supermarkets step up sourcing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish food is taking a bigger share of supermarket shelves, with major retailers increasing home-grown sourcing, introducing new lines an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-produce-gains-ground-as-supermarkets-step-up-sourcing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:21:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-produce-gains-ground-as-supermarkets-step-up-sourcing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFC seeks next cohort of farming and rural leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications have opened for a leadership programme giving people aged 30 to 45 across farming, food and the rural economy the chance to att...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ofc-seeks-next-cohort-of-farming-and-rural-leaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:43:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ofc-seeks-next-cohort-of-farming-and-rural-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pylon bill discounts welcomed but farm impacts raise concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to give households near new electricity pylons up to &pound;2,500 in bill discounts have been welcomed, but ministers are being warned that ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pylon-bill-discounts-welcomed-but-farm-impacts-raise-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:57:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pylon-bill-discounts-welcomed-but-farm-impacts-raise-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue spreads north as Scotland confirms second affected farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluetongue has been confirmed on a second Scottish premises, just days after Scotland recorded its first-ever case of the BTV-3 strain, mark...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-spreads-north-as-scotland-confirms-second-affected-farm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:42:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-spreads-north-as-scotland-confirms-second-affected-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pig producers lose &amp;#163;20 a head as margins plunge]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK pig producers lost an average of &pound;20.44 on every slaughter pig in the second quarter of 2026, as production costs rose by 9p/kg while pig...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-producers-lose-amp16320-a-head-as-margins-plunge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:12:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-producers-lose-amp16320-a-head-as-margins-plunge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;1.9bn boost possible from more homegrown fruit and veg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacing half of the fruit and vegetables Britain imports but could grow at home could generate &pound;1.9 billion for farmers and lift UK food s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16319bn-boost-possible-from-more-homegrown-fruit-and-veg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:39:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16319bn-boost-possible-from-more-homegrown-fruit-and-veg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheepster leads as health and fertility shape Holstein rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[OCD Trooper Sheepster has returned to the top of AHDB&rsquo;s daughter-proven Holstein rankings, as health, fertility and efficiency continue to g...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheepster-leads-as-health-and-fertility-shape-holstein-rankings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:08:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheepster-leads-as-health-and-fertility-shape-holstein-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poultry producers warned as Salmonella risk rises in hot weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poultry producers are being urged to tighten biosecurity as prolonged hot, dry weather raises the risk of Salmonella spreading on farms....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-producers-warned-as-salmonella-risk-rises-in-hot-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:07:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-producers-warned-as-salmonella-risk-rises-in-hot-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food fraud undercuts genuine producers as losses hit &amp;#163;2bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food fraud is costing the UK economy up to &pound;2 billion a year, with legitimate food businesses losing sales as fraudulent products displace g...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-fraud-undercuts-genuine-producers-as-losses-hit-amp1632bn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:56:38 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/jumpstart-p-powers-to-top-of-ahdb-young-sire-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New machinery-sharing scheme aims to cut costs for growers]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Wales growers will be able to access specialist farm machinery without footing the full cost of buying it under a new regional sharing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-machinery-sharing-scheme-aims-to-cut-costs-for-growers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:34:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-machinery-sharing-scheme-aims-to-cut-costs-for-growers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue surge sparks &amp;#39;buyer beware&amp;#39; warning ahead of sheep sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers are being warned to take extra care when buying and moving stock as rapidly rising bluetongue cases threaten to coincide with ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-surge-sparks-amp39buyer-bewareamp39-warning-ahead-of-sheep-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:34:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-surge-sparks-amp39buyer-bewareamp39-warning-ahead-of-sheep-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Cymru urges SFS changes after low Anglesey uptake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just one in three Anglesey farmers who applied for either BPS or the Sustainable Farming Scheme&rsquo;s Universal layer have entered the SFS, prom...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-urges-sfs-changes-after-low-anglesey-uptake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:10:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-urges-sfs-changes-after-low-anglesey-uptake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh bovine TB pilots extended after early success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two bovine TB projects involving 28 farms and 12 veterinary practices are being extended in Wales after trialling herd-level measures includ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-bovine-tb-pilots-extended-after-early-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:19:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-bovine-tb-pilots-extended-after-early-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought now grips 71% of England as farm pressure builds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three-quarters of England is now in drought after the driest July on record, with farmers facing tighter irrigation restrictions, poo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drought-now-grips-71-of-england-as-farm-pressure-builds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:06:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drought-now-grips-71-of-england-as-farm-pressure-builds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds rally at Stormont over destruction of 51 cattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of farmers gathered outside Stormont earlier today over the destruction of 51 cattle in Northern Ireland, as the Ulster Farmers&rsquo; Un...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/hundreds-rally-at-stormont-over-destruction-of-51-cattle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:25:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/hundreds-rally-at-stormont-over-destruction-of-51-cattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;1.5m fund opens to 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13:12:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farmers-offered-drought-grants-as-dry-weather-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands raised for family of farmer killed in accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;45,000 has been raised for the family of farmer Chris Murton, who died following a farming accident aged just 41.The fundrais...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/thousands-raised-for-family-of-farmer-killed-in-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:58:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/thousands-raised-for-family-of-farmer-killed-in-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists warn cattle diversity is being bred out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selective breeding has boosted cattle productivity but may also have stripped away genetic traits that could prove crucial for disease resis...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-warn-cattle-diversity-is-being-bred-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:27:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-warn-cattle-diversity-is-being-bred-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm inspections set to hit 6,000 as river pressures persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just 14.3% of England&rsquo;s surface waters achieved good ecological status in the latest assessment, as the Environment Agency prepares to incre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-inspections-set-to-hit-6000-as-river-pressures-persist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:58:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-inspections-set-to-hit-6000-as-river-pressures-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns farmers as 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wynnstay-to-double-scottish-fertiliser-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geopolitics tops growing threats to UK food security]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than nine in 10 food industry leaders and academics say risks to the UK food system have worsened over the past year, while every respo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/geopolitics-tops-growing-threats-to-uk-food-security/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:03:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/geopolitics-tops-growing-threats-to-uk-food-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural businesses get &amp;#163;3m boost after Cairngorms blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;3 million lifeline has been announced for rural businesses hit by the Cairngorms wildfire, as land managers step up calls for greater 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major rise in fly-tipping fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-tippers could face fines of up to &pound;5,000 under new rules welcomed by farming leaders battling illegal dumping across the countryside.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-welcome-major-rise-in-fly-tipping-fines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:11:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-welcome-major-rise-in-fly-tipping-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought sends grass growth 46% below average]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grass growth has fallen 46% below its recent average as worsening drought conditions raise fears of another winter forage shortage for lives...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drought-sends-grass-growth-46-below-average/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:31:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drought-sends-grass-growth-46-below-average/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaccination drive stepped up as bluetongue threat grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock farmers are being urged to vaccinate cattle and sheep immediately as Bluetongue serotype-3 spreads into some of Britain&rsquo;s most den...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/vaccination-drive-stepped-up-as-bluetongue-threat-grows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:36:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/vaccination-drive-stepped-up-as-bluetongue-threat-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer jailed after body found in trailer abandoned at farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Barnsley farmer who murdered a 55-year-old living on his land and concealed the victim&rsquo;s body in a concrete-filled barrel has been jailed ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-jailed-after-body-found-in-trailer-abandoned-at-farm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:18:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-jailed-after-body-found-in-trailer-abandoned-at-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fife farmer ends 12-year London Marathon wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 12 years of unsuccessful ballot entries, Fife dairy farmer Grant Barr is finally set to fulfil his London Marathon dream while raising...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fife-farmer-ends-12-year-london-marathon-wait/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:27:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fife-farmer-ends-12-year-london-marathon-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer campaign targets livestock attacks in Snowdonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog owners visiting Eryri (Snowdonia) are being warned that a moment of lost control can have devastating consequences for livestock, wildli...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/summer-campaign-targets-livestock-attacks-in-snowdonia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:28:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/summer-campaign-targets-livestock-attacks-in-snowdonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New workshops aim to connect women across farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women working in farming across England and Wales are being invited to help shape a new series of creative workshops designed to build socia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-workshops-aim-to-connect-women-across-farming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:28:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-workshops-aim-to-connect-women-across-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers seek rethink of Scotland&amp;#39;s muirburn regime]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Scotland has urged ministers to postpone September&rsquo;s muirburn licensing regime, warning that its practical requirements could hinder veg...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-seek-rethink-of-scotlandamp39s-muirburn-regime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:50:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-seek-rethink-of-scotlandamp39s-muirburn-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK farm unions demand tougher Brazilian meat safeguards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK should suspend Brazilian beef and poultry imports unless exporters can prove compliance with antibiotic safeguards, the NFU has said....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farm-unions-demand-tougher-brazilian-meat-safeguards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:46:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farm-unions-demand-tougher-brazilian-meat-safeguards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers risk tax shocks under payment shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-employed farmers could face cash-flow problems under HMRC proposals requiring taxpayers to forecast and pay income tax liabilities soon...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-risk-tax-shocks-under-payment-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:44:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-risk-tax-shocks-under-payment-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought-hit farmers demand reservoir planning shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are struggling to drought-proof their businesses because planning delays and five-figure approval costs are holding up urgently need...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drought-hit-farmers-demand-reservoir-planning-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:31:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drought-hit-farmers-demand-reservoir-planning-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four arrested after 4.25 tonnes of illegal meat removed in Dudley]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than four tonnes of illegal meat have been taken off the market after enforcement officers targeted an unapproved meat-cutting plant in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/four-arrested-after-425-tonnes-of-illegal-meat-removed-in-dudley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:58:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/four-arrested-after-425-tonnes-of-illegal-meat-removed-in-dudley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heineken offers UK barley growers regenerative premium]]></title><description><![CDATA[British barley growers will receive premium payments to adopt regenerative farming methods under a Heineken UK programme expected to supply ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/heineken-offers-uk-barley-growers-regenerative-premium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:27:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/heineken-offers-uk-barley-growers-regenerative-premium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One spark could wipe out UK harvests, NFU warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A single spark could wipe out crops, endanger livestock and damage vital farm machinery as tinder-dry conditions leave large parts of the UK...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-spark-could-wipe-out-uk-harvests-nfu-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:56:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-spark-could-wipe-out-uk-harvests-nfu-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four nations join forces to put British lamb on the menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love Lamb Week will return from 1&ndash;7 September with a coordinated campaign involving levy bodies, farmers, retailers and meat organisations a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/four-nations-join-forces-to-put-british-lamb-on-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:08:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/four-nations-join-forces-to-put-british-lamb-on-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat and drought put UK on course for worst harvest since 1984]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK could record its smallest cereals and oilseeds harvest since 1984 after drought and repeated heatwaves cut projected production by up...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/heat-and-drought-put-uk-on-course-for-worst-harvest-since-1984/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:41:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/heat-and-drought-put-uk-on-course-for-worst-harvest-since-1984/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPS collars to track farm dogs in hydatid disease study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm dogs will be fitted with GPS collars as researchers investigate how a serious parasitic disease persists in rural Wales.The Aberyst...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gps-collars-to-track-farm-dogs-in-hydatid-disease-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:06:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gps-collars-to-track-farm-dogs-in-hydatid-disease-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three senior AHDB roles face redundancy under proposed restructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[AHDB has placed three senior roles at risk of redundancy as it considers changes to its leadership structure.The Agriculture and Horticu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-senior-ahdb-roles-face-redundancy-under-proposed-restructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:18:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-senior-ahdb-roles-face-redundancy-under-proposed-restructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK meat shipments face rejection under French border rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[British meat consignments could be turned away at the French border under new inspection rules, a leading industry body has warned.The r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-meat-shipments-face-rejection-under-french-border-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:38:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-meat-shipments-face-rejection-under-french-border-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driest July on record sparks warning over Britain&amp;#39;s food supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s food security is under growing pressure after England and Wales experienced their driest July on record, the NFU has warned.Pr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/driest-july-on-record-sparks-warning-over-britainamp39s-food-supplies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:57:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/driest-july-on-record-sparks-warning-over-britainamp39s-food-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep losses mount amid rapid rise in bluetongue reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluetongue cases have risen sharply, prompting urgent calls for farmers to vaccinate livestock, report suspected infections and avoid unprov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-losses-mount-amid-rapid-rise-in-bluetongue-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-losses-mount-amid-rapid-rise-in-bluetongue-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers and gamekeepers back lessons after major moorland fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A formal wildfire partnership has been proposed for the Pentland Hills, south-west of Edinburgh, after a 17-hectare blaze prompted warnings ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-gamekeepers-back-lessons-after-major-moorland-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:01:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-gamekeepers-back-lessons-after-major-moorland-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New trials point to stronger control of cabbage stem flea beetle]]></title><description><![CDATA[New trial results could give oilseed rape growers a much-needed new way to strengthen control of cabbage stem flea beetle as resistance cont...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-trials-point-to-stronger-control-of-cabbage-stem-flea-beetle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:36:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-trials-point-to-stronger-control-of-cabbage-stem-flea-beetle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;20m fund opens for next generation of farm robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;20 million competition has opened to develop farm robots and automated technology for crops, livestock, horticulture and forestry.Agr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16320m-fund-opens-for-next-generation-of-farm-robots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:40:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16320m-fund-opens-for-next-generation-of-farm-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish red meat output hits record &amp;#163;4.2bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s red meat sector generated a record &pound;4.2 billion in output during 2025, but falling livestock numbers and severe pressure on pig p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-red-meat-output-hits-record-amp16342bn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:13:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-red-meat-output-hits-record-amp16342bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[External review ordered after 51 cattle shot in County Tyrone]]></title><description><![CDATA[An external review has been ordered into a DAERA operation near Fivemiletown, County Tyrone in which 51 cattle were shot dead.The operat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/external-review-ordered-after-51-cattle-shot-in-county-tyrone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:07:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/external-review-ordered-after-51-cattle-shot-in-county-tyrone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Scotland calls for equal standards on egg imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising production and imports are putting pressure on egg prices across parts of the UK market, prompting calls for overseas supplies to mee...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-scotland-calls-for-equal-standards-on-egg-imports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:31:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-scotland-calls-for-equal-standards-on-egg-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 700 farms and crofts to share over &amp;#163;14 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 700 Scottish farming and crofting businesses are set to share &pound;14.25 million for equipment, infrastructure and environmental impro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-700-farms-and-crofts-to-share-over-amp16314-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:11:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-700-farms-and-crofts-to-share-over-amp16314-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in seven potato stores still showing sprout suppressant residues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potato stores once treated with chlorpropham &mdash; a former sprout suppressant known as CIPC &mdash; could face future restrictions unless growers sub...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-seven-potato-stores-still-showing-sprout-suppressant-residues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:07:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-seven-potato-stores-still-showing-sprout-suppressant-residues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue outbreak gathers pace across Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and livestock keepers are being urged to tighten disease precautions after 84 BTV-3 bluetongue cases were confirmed across England a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-outbreak-gathers-pace-across-britain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:11:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-outbreak-gathers-pace-across-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-quarters of &amp;#163;225m grants budget already allocated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-quarters of England&rsquo;s &pound;225 million Capital Grants budget for 2026 has already been allocated, with Defra urging prospective applicants...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-quarters-of-amp163225m-grants-budget-already-allocated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:33:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-quarters-of-amp163225m-grants-budget-already-allocated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bovine TB payment errors leave farmers facing repayment demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers face unexpected demands to repay bovine TB compensation after an Animal and Plant Health Agency audit uncovered payment errors linke...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bovine-tb-payment-errors-leave-farmers-facing-repayment-demands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:05:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bovine-tb-payment-errors-leave-farmers-facing-repayment-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three dairy processors lift milk prices for farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&uuml;ller, Arla and First Milk have announced increases to their conventional milk prices, with farmers set to receive higher rates in August a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-dairy-processors-lift-milk-prices-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:34:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-dairy-processors-lift-milk-prices-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven stolen cattle recovered as second arrest made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven cattle stolen from near Ripley, North Yorkshire have been found fit and well, while police have made a second arrest in the investigat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-stolen-cattle-recovered-as-second-arrest-made/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:17:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-stolen-cattle-recovered-as-second-arrest-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police probe six suspected haystack arson attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six haystack fires across North Lincolnshire are being investigated as suspected deliberate incidents after breaking out overnight.Humbe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/police-probe-six-suspected-haystack-arson-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:03:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/police-probe-six-suspected-haystack-arson-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foodservice supplier strengthens British sourcing drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh Direct is expanding its British produce range and increasing its support for British Food Fortnight as demand for home-grown ingredien...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/foodservice-supplier-strengthens-british-sourcing-drive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:23:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/foodservice-supplier-strengthens-british-sourcing-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain&amp;#39;s earliest harvest in 20 years hits cereal yields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s earliest harvest in two decades has exposed the toll of another scorching, dry season, with cereal yields falling below average ac...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/britainamp39s-earliest-harvest-in-20-years-hits-cereal-yields/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:16:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/britainamp39s-earliest-harvest-in-20-years-hits-cereal-yields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep sales at risk under tighter livestock transport limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major sheep sales, breeding movements and abattoir routes could be disrupted if tighter European livestock journey rules are adopted in the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-sales-at-risk-under-tighter-livestock-transport-limits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:48:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-sales-at-risk-under-tighter-livestock-transport-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires scorch more than 1,100 hectares of rural Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners face years of recovery after wildfires scorched more than 1,100 hectares of rural Wales, a leading countryside organi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wildfires-scorch-more-than-1100-hectares-of-rural-wales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:48:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wildfires-scorch-more-than-1100-hectares-of-rural-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm leaders demand action over Brazilian beef import risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm leaders have warned that Brazilian meat affected by tighter European Union requirements could be redirected to the UK unless ministers ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-demand-action-over-brazilian-beef-import-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:15:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-demand-action-over-brazilian-beef-import-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABN to quit UK pig and poultry feed market]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Britain&rsquo;s biggest pig and poultry feed suppliers is preparing to leave the market, raising questions over the future of its mills, wo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/abn-to-quit-uk-pig-and-poultry-feed-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:23:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/abn-to-quit-uk-pig-and-poultry-feed-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra Secretary faces calls for faster planning and abstraction reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm leaders have urged the government to ease water and planning restrictions as worsening drought conditions threaten food production acro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-secretary-faces-calls-for-faster-planning-and-abstraction-reform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:04:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-secretary-faces-calls-for-faster-planning-and-abstraction-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Government is playing with fire&amp;#39; over moorland burning ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers are facing renewed criticism over restrictions on controlled moorland burning as campaigners warn that the policy could leave part...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39government-is-playing-with-fireamp39-over-moorland-burning-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:30:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39government-is-playing-with-fireamp39-over-moorland-burning-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retail bosses demand targets to boost British-grown food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s biggest supermarkets have warned that drought, wildfires and geopolitical disruption are putting food supplies at risk, as they 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nature recovery push across UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners across five protected UK landscapes are set to help lead major nature-recovery projects backed by more than &pound;5 millio...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-to-lead-amp1635m-nature-recovery-push-across-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:43:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-to-lead-amp1635m-nature-recovery-push-across-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of England in drought as farm water pressure mounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of England is now in drought, with farming leaders demanding urgent action on water supplies as growers face abstraction restrictions, ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/half-of-england-in-drought-as-farm-water-pressure-mounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:18:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/half-of-england-in-drought-as-farm-water-pressure-mounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural businesses unite against overnight visitor tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 tourism and business organisations have urged the government to drop plans for an overnight visitor levy, warning it could cost...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-businesses-unite-against-overnight-visitor-tax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:35:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-businesses-unite-against-overnight-visitor-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford spinout buys wheat breeder in precision-breeding push]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford University spinout has acquired an established wheat breeder in a deal aimed at creating an independent UK precision-breeding 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08:23:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/industry-overhauls-sheep-lameness-plan-after-15-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young author and rural GP honoured for farm safety work]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 11-year-old author, a rural GP, a farming leader and more than 5,000 young farmers have been recognised for helping drive safer practices...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/young-author-and-rural-gp-honoured-for-farm-safety-work-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:18:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/young-author-and-rural-gp-honoured-for-farm-safety-work-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working sheepdogs set for auction after &amp;#163;19,800 top price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 50 working sheepdogs will go under the virtual hammer in Harrison &amp; Hetherington&rsquo;s third online sale, 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/smaller-farm-buildings-to-escape-mandatory-bng-assessments-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish prime cattle numbers rise as herd decline eases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s prime cattle pipeline strengthened in spring 2026, with numbers aged 12 to 30 months rising by 1.6% as the decline in the breedin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-prime-cattle-numbers-rise-as-herd-decline-eases-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:18:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-prime-cattle-numbers-rise-as-herd-decline-eases-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish charity launches &amp;#163;50,000 appeal for farming families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donations to RSABI will be matched pound for pound this summer as the Scottish farming charity seeks to raise &pound;50,000 to mark 25 years of it...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-charity-launches-amp16350000-appeal-for-farming-families-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:18:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-charity-launches-amp16350000-appeal-for-farming-families-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists detect Johne&amp;#39;s-linked antibodies in newborn calves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blood samples already taken from newborn calves could offer researchers a new way to investigate early-life exposure to Johne&rsquo;s disease....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-detect-johneamp39s-linked-antibodies-in-newborn-calves-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:18:38 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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bbc-launches-day-of-live-farming-coverage-across-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:32:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bbc-launches-day-of-live-farming-coverage-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire surge sparks calls for more upland grazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of prolonged wildfires across the UK has intensified calls for livestock grazing to play a greater role in managing combustible veg...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wildfire-surge-sparks-calls-for-more-upland-grazing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:20:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wildfire-surge-sparks-calls-for-more-upland-grazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK wine growers and producers demand backing to compete with Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s wine sector needs targeted government support to turn rapid expansion into long-term growth, WineGB has said.The organisation ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-wine-growers-and-producers-demand-backing-to-compete-with-europe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:20:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-wine-growers-and-producers-demand-backing-to-compete-with-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calf crypto pressure drives 143% rise in antibiotic sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales of an antibiotic used against calf cryptosporidiosis have risen by 143% in five years, prompting renewed calls for prevention-led dise...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/calf-crypto-pressure-drives-143-rise-in-antibiotic-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:20:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/calf-crypto-pressure-drives-143-rise-in-antibiotic-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cranswick revenue rises 5.5% as poultry and pork volumes grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cranswick increased quarterly revenue by 5.5% after sales volumes rose by 8.2%, supported by growth across poultry, fresh pork and convenien...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cranswick-revenue-rises-55-as-poultry-and-pork-volumes-grow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:49:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cranswick-revenue-rises-55-as-poultry-and-pork-volumes-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural sector rallies as Cairngorms wildfire battle continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain and low winds have slowed the Cairngorms wildfire, but more than 75 firefighters remain at the scene as farmers, estate workers a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-sector-rallies-as-cairngorms-wildfire-battle-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:35:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-sector-rallies-as-cairngorms-wildfire-battle-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working sheepdogs set for auction after &amp;#163;19,800 top price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 50 working sheepdogs will go under the virtual hammer in Harrison &amp; Hetherington&rsquo;s third online sale, following previous top prices o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/working-sheepdogs-set-for-auction-after-amp16319800-top-price/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:48:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/working-sheepdogs-set-for-auction-after-amp16319800-top-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish prime cattle numbers rise as herd decline eases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s prime cattle pipeline strengthened in spring 2026, with numbers aged 12 to 30 months rising by 1.6% as the decline in the breedin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-prime-cattle-numbers-rise-as-herd-decline-eases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:48:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-prime-cattle-numbers-rise-as-herd-decline-eases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmland values slide 4.1% as buyers hold back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Average farmland values in England and Wales fell to &pound;8,497 an acre in the second quarter of 2026, leaving prices 4.1% lower than a year ear...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmland-values-slide-41-as-buyers-hold-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:21:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmland-values-slide-41-as-buyers-hold-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smaller farm buildings to escape mandatory BNG assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers planning developments of less than 0.2 hectares could avoid mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain assessments under rules taking effect on...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/smaller-farm-buildings-to-escape-mandatory-bng-assessments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/smaller-farm-buildings-to-escape-mandatory-bng-assessments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after Essex farm explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty firefighters were taken to hospital after a fertiliser explosion ripped through industrial units at an Essex farm, where more than 10...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/twenty-firefighters-taken-to-hospital-after-essex-farm-explosion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:28:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/twenty-firefighters-taken-to-hospital-after-essex-farm-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy profits forecast to fall by more than two-thirds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Profits among the dairy farms covered by a new report reached 12.43p per litre in 2025/26, but are forecast to fall by more than two-thirds ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-profits-forecast-to-fall-by-more-than-two-thirds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:15:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-profits-forecast-to-fall-by-more-than-two-thirds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra extends pig sector survey as market pressure mounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pig farmers and processors have until 31 July to tell Defra how volatile prices, rising costs and contract pressures are affecting the secto...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-extends-pig-sector-survey-as-market-pressure-mounts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:01:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-extends-pig-sector-survey-as-market-pressure-mounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young author and rural GP honoured for farm safety work]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 11-year-old author, a rural GP, a farming leader and more than 5,000 young farmers have been recognised for helping drive safer practices...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/young-author-and-rural-gp-honoured-for-farm-safety-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:33:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/young-author-and-rural-gp-honoured-for-farm-safety-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham&amp;#39;s semi-skimmed milk recalled after antibiotics detected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain bottles of Graham&rsquo;s Family Dairy semi-skimmed milk have been recalled over concerns they could trigger a reaction in people allergic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/grahamamp39s-semi-skimmed-milk-recalled-after-antibiotics-detected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:26:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/grahamamp39s-semi-skimmed-milk-recalled-after-antibiotics-detected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists detect Johne&amp;#39;s-linked antibodies in newborn calves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blood samples already taken from newborn calves could offer researchers a new way to investigate early-life exposure to Johne&rsquo;s disease....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-detect-johneamp39s-linked-antibodies-in-newborn-calves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:11:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-detect-johneamp39s-linked-antibodies-in-newborn-calves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal after 64 ewes and lambs taken in Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flock of 64 ewes and lambs has been stolen from farmland in Cornwall, prompting police to appeal for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/police-appeal-after-64-ewes-and-lambs-taken-in-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:06:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/police-appeal-after-64-ewes-and-lambs-taken-in-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm injuries hidden by culture of underreporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of farm injuries and near misses may be going unreported each year, with new research suggesting fear of enforcement and routine r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-injuries-hidden-by-culture-of-underreporting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:32:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-injuries-hidden-by-culture-of-underreporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Scotland demands milk price rise as spot values hit 50p]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Scotland has called for urgent milk price rises after spot values climbed to around 50p per litre while some producers were paid as litt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-scotland-demands-milk-price-rise-as-spot-values-hit-50p/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:22:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-scotland-demands-milk-price-rise-as-spot-values-hit-50p/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury&amp;#39;s signs 10-year deals to boost British salad crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainsbury&rsquo;s has signed two 10-year supply agreements aimed at increasing year-round availability of British-grown tomatoes, peppers and cucu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sainsburyamp39s-signs-10-year-deals-to-boost-british-salad-crops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:16:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sainsburyamp39s-signs-10-year-deals-to-boost-british-salad-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU tells new Defra Secretary farming reform cannot wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFU has urged the new Defra Secretary of State to accelerate action on water shortages, planning delays and farm investment.NFU Pres...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-tells-new-defra-secretary-farming-reform-cannot-wait/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:42:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-tells-new-defra-secretary-farming-reform-cannot-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid after sudden death of NFU livestock board chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFU has paid tribute to Livestock Board Chair David Barton following his sudden death at the age of 58.Mr Barton died unexpectedly a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tributes-paid-after-sudden-death-of-nfu-livestock-board-chair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:21:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tributes-paid-after-sudden-death-of-nfu-livestock-board-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare RAF airfield sale offers farming and commercial potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former RAF airfield in Cumbria, complete with runways, farmland and income-producing aviation businesses, has gone on the market for &pound;1.5 ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-raf-airfield-sale-offers-farming-and-commercial-potential/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:13:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-raf-airfield-sale-offers-farming-and-commercial-potential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billboard campaign tells Burnham to listen to rural Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural campaigners have launched a mobile billboard in Peterborough urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reset the government&rsquo;s relationship...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/billboard-campaign-tells-burnham-to-listen-to-rural-britain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:36:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/billboard-campaign-tells-burnham-to-listen-to-rural-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers urged to open gates for one million young visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighty farmers in England and Wales are being offered fully funded training as part of a drive to give children and young people one million...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-open-gates-for-one-million-young-visitors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:21:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-open-gates-for-one-million-young-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep abortion diagnoses hit six-year high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep abortion diagnoses submitted to the Wales Veterinary Science Centre have reached their highest level since 2020, prompting vets to urg...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-abortion-diagnoses-hit-six-year-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:53:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-abortion-diagnoses-hit-six-year-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers battle dry spell as crop yields come under pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are facing an early and difficult harvest as worsening dry conditions push eight areas of England closer to drought.The National...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-battle-dry-spell-as-crop-yields-come-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:53:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-battle-dry-spell-as-crop-yields-come-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forty sea eagles to be tracked over sheep and lamb losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 40 sea eagles will be tracked across western Scotland in a two-year study aimed at establishing when and where the birds interact with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/forty-sea-eagles-to-be-tracked-over-sheep-and-lamb-losses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:22:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/forty-sea-eagles-to-be-tracked-over-sheep-and-lamb-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7,500-acre estate bought for major nature recovery scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 7,500-acre Northumberland estate has been acquired for a major nature restoration project backed by close to &pound;9 million in blended finance...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/7500-acre-estate-bought-for-major-nature-recovery-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:24:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/7500-acre-estate-bought-for-major-nature-recovery-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Welsh law could put rural needs first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers, rural businesses and communities could gain greater influence over public policy under plans for a new Welsh law requiring minister...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-welsh-law-could-put-rural-needs-first/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:11:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-welsh-law-could-put-rural-needs-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh and Scottish farm groups demand wildfire action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural organisations in Scotland and Wales are demanding stronger action as major wildfires threaten farms, livestock, upland habitats and lo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-and-scottish-farm-groups-demand-wildfire-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:58:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-and-scottish-farm-groups-demand-wildfire-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales launches push to build commercial sheep milk market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh sheep farmers are being encouraged to explore new dairy markets following the launch of a national cluster aimed at building a commerc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wales-launches-push-to-build-commercial-sheep-milk-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:34:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wales-launches-push-to-build-commercial-sheep-milk-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenant farmers demand action as 4,500 acres leave rented sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 4,500 acres have disappeared from the rented agricultural sector as shorter tenancies and rising farm sales deepen concerns over s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tenant-farmers-demand-action-as-4500-acres-leave-rented-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:46:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tenant-farmers-demand-action-as-4500-acres-leave-rented-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh government sets out farm-to-fork plan for food sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farmers and food producers are to help shape a new national strategy aimed at connecting agriculture more closely with processing, ret...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-government-sets-out-farm-to-fork-plan-for-food-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:34:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-government-sets-out-farm-to-fork-plan-for-food-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Sugar plans to end Cantley beet processing]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a century of sugar beet processing at Cantley could end in February 2027 under plans to reduce British Sugar&rsquo;s factory network fro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-sugar-plans-to-end-cantley-beet-processing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:37:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-sugar-plans-to-end-cantley-beet-processing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattle TB vaccine moves closer after six-year trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[On-farm trials involving 736 cattle have concluded across England and Wales, moving a potential bovine TB vaccine and companion test closer ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cattle-tb-vaccine-moves-closer-after-six-year-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:06:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cattle-tb-vaccine-moves-closer-after-six-year-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cattle sector faces loss of only lungworm vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK cattle farmers are set to lose their only licensed lungworm vaccine after MSD Animal Health confirmed production of Bovilis Huskvac will ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-cattle-sector-faces-loss-of-only-lungworm-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:56:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-cattle-sector-faces-loss-of-only-lungworm-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm wind turbines could avoid full planning 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/243-acre-farm-with-fishing-rights-hits-market-for-amp16314m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former farming minister Angela Eagle promoted to lead Defra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra Secretary Dame Angela Eagle has taken charge of the department following Prime Minister Andy Burnham&rsquo;s first Cabinet reshuffle, becomi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/former-farming-minister-angela-eagle-promoted-to-lead-defra/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:12:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/former-farming-minister-angela-eagle-promoted-to-lead-defra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm leaders urge Andy Burnham to act on food security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming leaders have urged new prime minister Andy Burnham to make food security and tenant reform early priorities as he begins shaping his...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-urge-andy-burnham-to-act-on-food-security/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:13:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-urge-andy-burnham-to-act-on-food-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm letting uncertainty drives tenancies to new lows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm tenancies are becoming shorter and less land is returning to the rental market as uncertainty over tax, policy and agricultural finance...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-letting-uncertainty-drives-tenancies-to-new-lows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:35:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-letting-uncertainty-drives-tenancies-to-new-lows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senedd votes to consider targeted badger culling in bovine TB fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Targeted badger culling could be considered in Wales&rsquo;s fight against bovine TB after the Senedd backed a motion calling for expert-recommend...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/senedd-votes-to-consider-targeted-badger-culling-in-bovine-tb-fight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:29:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/senedd-votes-to-consider-targeted-badger-culling-in-bovine-tb-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than &amp;#163;1bn pledged to support Welsh farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farmers will receive more than &pound;1 billion through the Sustainable Farming Scheme over the next three years, ending the uncertainty cau...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-amp1631bn-pledged-to-support-welsh-farming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:24:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-amp1631bn-pledged-to-support-welsh-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASF launches aphid predator attractant for UK crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[BASF has launched a biological attractant in the UK designed to draw ladybirds, lacewings and other natural aphid enemies into crops.Apt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/basf-launches-aphid-predator-attractant-for-uk-crops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:55:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/basf-launches-aphid-predator-attractant-for-uk-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 farm workers killed as campaign highlights lasting injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-two farm workers were killed in Great Britain last year as campaigners warned that many more suffer injuries capable of changing thei...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/22-farm-workers-killed-as-campaign-highlights-lasting-injuries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:40:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/22-farm-workers-killed-as-campaign-highlights-lasting-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra launches &amp;#163;1.5m farmer mental health fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &pound;1.5 million fund will support farmer mental health and business resilience across England, with applications opening on 6 August....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-launches-amp16315m-farmer-mental-health-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:50:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-launches-amp16315m-farmer-mental-health-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey farmers offered &amp;#163;35,000 grants with no match funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey farmers and growers have until 16 August to apply for grants of up to &pound;35,000, with no match funding required.The grants form par...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/surrey-farmers-offered-amp16335000-grants-with-no-match-funding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:43:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/surrey-farmers-offered-amp16335000-grants-with-no-match-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government urged to intervene in worsening pig sector crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra has asked the National Pig Association to submit detailed proposals for helping independent pig producers facing renewed market pressu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-urged-to-intervene-in-worsening-pig-sector-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:47:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-urged-to-intervene-in-worsening-pig-sector-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFU warns NI farming must avoid Dutch nitrogen fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland risks seeing environmental policy shaped by the courts unless government works with farmers, the Ulster Farmers&rsquo; Union has ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ufu-warns-ni-farming-must-avoid-dutch-nitrogen-fallout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:28:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ufu-warns-ni-farming-must-avoid-dutch-nitrogen-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare 428-acre Lake District grazing fell listed for &amp;#163;600,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the largest blocks of productive Cumbrian fell land to reach the market in recent years is being offered for &pound;600,000.Harter Fell...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-428-acre-lake-district-grazing-fell-listed-for-amp163600000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:09:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-428-acre-lake-district-grazing-fell-listed-for-amp163600000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh farms face growing water pressure as dry weather deepens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of north and south-east Wales have entered prolonged dry weather status after the country received just 5% of its expected July rainfa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farms-face-growing-water-pressure-as-dry-weather-deepens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:25:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farms-face-growing-water-pressure-as-dry-weather-deepens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer&amp;#39;s tribute to brother raises &amp;#163;21,000 for Yellow Wellies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A County Durham farmer has raised &pound;21,265 for work supporting young farmers&rsquo; mental wellbeing after organising a raffle and disco in memory ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmeramp39s-tribute-to-brother-raises-amp16321000-for-yellow-wellies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:15:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmeramp39s-tribute-to-brother-raises-amp16321000-for-yellow-wellies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drones and AI power surge in British blueberry sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[British blueberry sales were 73% higher in the week ending 5 July than during the same week last year, as growers invested in drones, artifi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drones-and-ai-power-surge-in-british-blueberry-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:15:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drones-and-ai-power-surge-in-british-blueberry-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water shortage leaves poultry processor at &amp;#39;critical&amp;#39; level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water restrictions are continuing to disrupt a Devon poultry plant, despite South West Water agreeing to increase the flow and pressure supp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/water-shortage-leaves-poultry-processor-at-amp39criticalamp39-level/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:54:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/water-shortage-leaves-poultry-processor-at-amp39criticalamp39-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young couple bring cattle back to farm after 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cattle have returned to a former Shropshire dairy farm after 22 years as a young couple establish their first beef enterprise and work towar...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/young-couple-bring-cattle-back-to-farm-after-22-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:03:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/young-couple-bring-cattle-back-to-farm-after-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New &amp;#163;30m fund to help farmers collaborate and cut costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &pound;30 million fund will back farmer-led collaboration aimed at reducing costs, sharing expertise and building stronger agricultural busi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-amp16330m-fund-to-help-farmers-collaborate-and-cut-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:24:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-amp16330m-fund-to-help-farmers-collaborate-and-cut-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;300,000 campaign urges shoppers to back Welsh meat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;300,000 campaign has been launched to persuade shoppers across Wales to look specifically for PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef when buyi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163300000-campaign-urges-shoppers-to-back-welsh-meat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:24:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163300000-campaign-urges-shoppers-to-back-welsh-meat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers handed new support to keep ponies on Dartmoor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dartmoor ponies will no longer count towards livestock limits in new environmental agreements, as ministers move to protect the moor&rsquo;s histo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-handed-new-support-to-keep-ponies-on-dartmoor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:47:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-handed-new-support-to-keep-ponies-on-dartmoor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural England contributes &amp;#163;259bn but is still held back, Defra warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural communities must no longer be treated as an afterthought, the government has said as it pledged to embed countryside needs across Whit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-england-contributes-amp163259bn-but-is-still-held-back-defra-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:23:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-england-contributes-amp163259bn-but-is-still-held-back-defra-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;5,000 fines unveiled for waste dumped on farms and countryside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-tippers targeting farms and the countryside could face council-issued penalties of up to &pound;5,000 under a major government crackdown on wa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1635000-fines-unveiled-for-waste-dumped-on-farms-and-countryside/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:23:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1635000-fines-unveiled-for-waste-dumped-on-farms-and-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record heat linked to unprecedented fall in UK milk deliveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK dairy farms delivered the equivalent of 25 million fewer pints of milk during the May and June heatwaves, marking the first major heat-re...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/record-heat-linked-to-unprecedented-fall-in-uk-milk-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:55:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/record-heat-linked-to-unprecedented-fall-in-uk-milk-deliveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra declines emergency aid as pig crisis deepens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra has declined to provide emergency support to England&rsquo;s pig farmers for now, saying the threshold for government intervention has not b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-declines-emergency-aid-as-pig-crisis-deepens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:10:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-declines-emergency-aid-as-pig-crisis-deepens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh farmers fund equivalent of 18 air ambulance missions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farmers&rsquo; Union of Wales has raised &pound;65,000 for Wales Air Ambulance Charity &mdash; equivalent to the cost of 18 missions.The money was col...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farmers-fund-equivalent-of-18-air-ambulance-missions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:56:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farmers-fund-equivalent-of-18-air-ambulance-missions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derbyshire farmer will face no charge over fatal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Derbyshire farmer arrested on suspicion of murder after 19-year-old Marcus Smith was fatally shot at his property will face no further act...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/derbyshire-farmer-will-face-no-charge-over-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:10:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/derbyshire-farmer-will-face-no-charge-over-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers central to new plan to protect 30% of England for nature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers have unveiled a new plan to protect 30% of England&rsquo;s land for nature by 2030, with farmers and landowners expected to play a centr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-central-to-new-plan-to-protect-30-of-england-for-nature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:42:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-central-to-new-plan-to-protect-30-of-england-for-nature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farms face &amp;#39;exceptional&amp;#39; wildfire danger amid soaring heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are warning that lives, livestock and crops face a growing threat as dry ground, strong winds and soaring temperatures push parts of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farms-face-amp39exceptionalamp39-wildfire-danger-amid-soaring-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farms-face-amp39exceptionalamp39-wildfire-danger-amid-soaring-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powys farmer fined &amp;#163;16,000 over serious cattle welfare failures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Powys farmer has been fined after serious welfare failures left cattle sick, lame and living in unsuitable conditions, with two animals ha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/powys-farmer-fined-amp16316000-over-serious-cattle-welfare-failures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:05:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/powys-farmer-fined-amp16316000-over-serious-cattle-welfare-failures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in 70s killed in cattle incident at National Trust estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 70s has died after suffering serious injuries in an incident involving cattle at a National Trust estate in Norfolk.Emergen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-in-70s-killed-in-cattle-incident-at-national-trust-estate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:18:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-in-70s-killed-in-cattle-incident-at-national-trust-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Welsh farmers wanted to champion farm safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[More farmers and agricultural workers are being sought to join Wales&rsquo;s Farm Safety Ambassador network and help prevent serious accidents acr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-welsh-farmers-wanted-to-champion-farm-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:36:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-welsh-farmers-wanted-to-champion-farm-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June heat drives 3.1% fall in GB milk deliveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[June&rsquo;s extreme heat accelerated the decline in GB milk deliveries, with volumes falling 3.1% year on year as heat stress reduced cow yields....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/june-heat-drives-31-fall-in-gb-milk-deliveries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:48:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/june-heat-drives-31-fall-in-gb-milk-deliveries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage girls arrested after suspected arson causes &amp;#163;30,000 crop loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a blaze caused an estimated &pound;30,000 of damage to crops in a farmer&rsquo;s field near...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/teenage-girls-arrested-after-suspected-arson-causes-amp16330000-crop-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:26:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/teenage-girls-arrested-after-suspected-arson-causes-amp16330000-crop-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government told to replace &amp;#39;farm fresh&amp;#39; claims with clear welfare labels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers struggle to establish how animals were reared from many food labels, according to a report calling for mandatory welfare 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-told-to-put-farming-at-heart-of-economic-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SFI26 Window 1 funding hits 75% as farmers urged to act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being warned not to delay Sustainable Farming Incentive applications after Defra confirmed that three-quarters of the first-wind...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sfi26-window-1-funding-hits-75-as-farmers-urged-to-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:46:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sfi26-window-1-funding-hits-75-as-farmers-urged-to-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British lamb wins tariff-free access under Swiss trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[British lamb will enter Switzerland tariff-free within quota for the first time under a new trade agreement offering improved access for UK ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-lamb-wins-tariff-free-access-under-swiss-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:46:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-lamb-wins-tariff-free-access-under-swiss-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Archers-linked farm putting community back at its heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Worcestershire farm associated with the origins of The Archers is rebuilding its future around community ownership, direct food sales and ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/the-archers-linked-farm-putting-community-back-at-its-heart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:31:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/the-archers-linked-farm-putting-community-back-at-its-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm groups call for overhaul of livestock emissions accounting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of 42 farming organisations from 17 countries is urging governments to report agricultural methane separately from carbon dioxid...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-groups-call-for-overhaul-of-livestock-emissions-accounting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-groups-call-for-overhaul-of-livestock-emissions-accounting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cancer guide offers lifeline to Welsh farming families]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Welsh-English guide created by farmers with experience of cancer will be launched at the Royal Welsh Show to help farming families cop...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-cancer-guide-offers-lifeline-to-welsh-farming-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:25:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-cancer-guide-offers-lifeline-to-welsh-farming-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU reset could put 2027 crops at risk, rural advisers warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers planting crops this autumn could face uncertainty over whether some produce meets new rules by harvest 2027 under the planned UK-EU ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-reset-could-put-2027-crops-at-risk-rural-advisers-warn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:25:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-reset-could-put-2027-crops-at-risk-rural-advisers-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish lamb prices remain 25% above five-year average]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish lamb prices have fallen nearly 20% from their seasonal peak, but remain almost 25% above the five-year average as export demand con...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-lamb-prices-remain-25-above-five-year-average/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:18:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-lamb-prices-remain-25-above-five-year-average/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pig slurry powers AI in new farm income venture]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pig farm in north-west England is using electricity generated from slurry-fed anaerobic digestion to power artificial-intelligence compute...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-slurry-powers-ai-in-new-farm-income-venture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:51:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-slurry-powers-ai-in-new-farm-income-venture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef and lamb roadmap charts route to 7.9% emissions cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef and sheep farmers could cut annual emissions by 1.9 million tonnes while improving productivity under a new environmental roadmap for E...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beef-and-lamb-roadmap-charts-route-to-79-emissions-cut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:36:54 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beef-and-lamb-roadmap-charts-route-to-79-emissions-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supply chains warned not to dump carbon costs on farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers risk being left to carry the cost and legal uncertainty of supply-chain carbon targets without fair payment, rural organisations hav...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/supply-chains-warned-not-to-dump-carbon-costs-on-farmers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:05:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/supply-chains-warned-not-to-dump-carbon-costs-on-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South East Water pledges 48-hour livestock support during outages]]></title><description><![CDATA[South East Water has pledged to aim for emergency livestock support within 48 hours of an unplanned supply outage under a new protection sch...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/south-east-water-pledges-48-hour-livestock-support-during-outages/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:20:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/south-east-water-pledges-48-hour-livestock-support-during-outages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;2m lifeline launched as Scottish pig farmers quit sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland has launched a &pound;2 million support fund for independent pig farmers as falling prices drive producers out of the sector and threaten...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1632m-lifeline-launched-as-scottish-pig-farmers-quit-sector/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:45:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1632m-lifeline-launched-as-scottish-pig-farmers-quit-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven tractors damaged after suspected shooting at dealership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven tractors at a Raglan machinery dealership had their windscreens damaged after reports of shooting noises in the early hours, Gwent Pol...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-tractors-damaged-after-suspected-shooting-at-dealership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:54:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-tractors-damaged-after-suspected-shooting-at-dealership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm sales rise to highest first-half level in almost 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[More English farms have come to market than at any comparable point for almost 20 years, despite the total acreage available remaining large...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-sales-rise-to-highest-first-half-level-in-almost-20-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:25:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-sales-rise-to-highest-first-half-level-in-almost-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agricultural business failures surge 450% as pressure mounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agricultural business failures have surged by 450% as rising costs, subsidy changes and cashflow pressure push more companies into administr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/agricultural-business-failures-surge-450-as-pressure-mounts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:26:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/agricultural-business-failures-surge-450-as-pressure-mounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cow-sharing scheme uses cattle to tackle Welsh wildfire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cattle are being used to help fight wildfire risk on one of Wales&rsquo;s rarest landscapes, as a community grazing scheme tackles flammable veget...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cow-sharing-scheme-uses-cattle-to-tackle-welsh-wildfire-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:38:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cow-sharing-scheme-uses-cattle-to-tackle-welsh-wildfire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renowned Northumberland herdsman&amp;#39;s farm comes to market for &amp;#163;4m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic Northumberland farm has come to market for &pound;4 million as renowned herdsman Frank Robson prepares to retire after a lifetime in li...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/renowned-northumberland-herdsmanamp39s-farm-comes-to-market-for-amp1634m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:04:58 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/renowned-northumberland-herdsmanamp39s-farm-comes-to-market-for-amp1634m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;13bn Devon data centre plan delayed amid farmland concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed &pound;13bn data centre and battery storage scheme on north Devon farmland has been delayed after growing concern over its scale, count...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16313bn-devon-data-centre-plan-delayed-amid-farmland-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:41:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16313bn-devon-data-centre-plan-delayed-amid-farmland-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record milk output may mask future cow shortage, AHDB warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s record milk production could be masking a looming shortage of future dairy cows, AHDB has warned.The levy board believes more ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/record-milk-output-may-mask-future-cow-shortage-ahdb-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:49:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/record-milk-output-may-mask-future-cow-shortage-ahdb-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower grazing levels fuelling moorland fires, sheep body warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moorland wildfires are being made worse by years of reduced sheep grazing and rising fuel loads, the National Sheep Association has warned.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lower-grazing-levels-fuelling-moorland-fires-sheep-body-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:53:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lower-grazing-levels-fuelling-moorland-fires-sheep-body-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish farmers trial app to cut biodiversity audit burden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish farmers and crofters are trialling a new app to cut the burden of biodiversity audits and help them meet future payment rules.N...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farmers-trial-app-to-cut-biodiversity-audit-burden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:02:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farmers-trial-app-to-cut-biodiversity-audit-burden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate impacts blamed as UK food self-sufficiency drops to 60%]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK food self-sufficiency has fallen from 65% to 60% by value, as climate-driven shocks to global commodity markets pushed up the cost of key...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/climate-impacts-blamed-as-uk-food-self-sufficiency-drops-to-60/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:25:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/climate-impacts-blamed-as-uk-food-self-sufficiency-drops-to-60/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 4,000 acres of farmland approved for major solar farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the UK&rsquo;s largest solar farm projects has been approved, with almost 4,000 acres of mostly farmland set to be used across the Lincolns...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nearly-4000-acres-of-farmland-approved-for-major-solar-farm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:28:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nearly-4000-acres-of-farmland-approved-for-major-solar-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free prostate cancer checks offered to farmers at NSA Sheep Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free prostate cancer checks will be offered to farmers and rural workers at this year&rsquo;s NSA Sheep Event as part of a campaign to improve dia...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/free-prostate-cancer-checks-offered-to-farmers-at-nsa-sheep-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:07:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/free-prostate-cancer-checks-offered-to-farmers-at-nsa-sheep-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milk &amp;amp; More depot workers regain bargaining rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers at three Milk &amp; More depots have regained collective bargaining rights after Unite secured statutory recognition through the Central...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/milk-ampamp-more-depot-workers-regain-bargaining-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:37:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/milk-ampamp-more-depot-workers-regain-bargaining-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second-hand machinery demand drives 85% sales jump at Cheffins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for second-hand farm machinery has surged, with Cheffins reporting &pound;23 million-worth of sales in Q2 as farmers continued to invest in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/second-hand-machinery-demand-drives-85-sales-jump-at-cheffins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:43:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/second-hand-machinery-demand-drives-85-sales-jump-at-cheffins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foodservice firms urged to back British pork as pig prices fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent pig producers are facing renewed pressure from falling prices and cheaper imports, prompting the NPA to seek urgent talks with m...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/foodservice-firms-urged-to-back-british-pork-as-pig-prices-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:10:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/foodservice-firms-urged-to-back-british-pork-as-pig-prices-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next prime minister urged to act on UK food security]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and farming leaders have urged the next prime minister to back a five-point plan to strengthen the UK&rsquo;s food system, warning that house...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/next-prime-minister-urged-to-act-on-uk-food-security/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:02:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/next-prime-minister-urged-to-act-on-uk-food-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU urges action as small abattoirs disappear from rural Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s shrinking network of small abattoirs is leaving livestock farmers with fewer routes to market and raising fresh concerns over the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-urges-action-as-small-abattoirs-disappear-from-rural-britain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:35:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-urges-action-as-small-abattoirs-disappear-from-rural-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British farmers could get &amp;#163;1bn boost from public food pledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[British farmers could receive a &pound;1 billion-a-year boost if schools, hospitals and other 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-fertiliser-reliance-leaves-food-production-exposed-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Sussex farm visit puts horticulture challenges in spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have been warned that planning barriers, supply chain pressure and uncertainty over seasonal worker visas are holding back UK vegetable ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/west-sussex-farm-visit-puts-horticulture-challenges-in-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:54:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/west-sussex-farm-visit-puts-horticulture-challenges-in-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green GEN Cymru land access procedures criticised by High Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green GEN Cymru&rsquo;s farmland access procedures have come under High Court scrutiny after a judge criticised a survey notice served on a Powys ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/green-gen-cymru-land-access-procedures-criticised-by-high-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:28:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/green-gen-cymru-land-access-procedures-criticised-by-high-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI farmers offered grants of up to &amp;#163;25k under new &amp;#163;40m scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland farmers will be able to apply for grants of up to &pound;25,000 from 21 July under a new &pound;40 million scheme to boost farm efficie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-offered-grants-of-up-to-amp16325k-under-new-amp16340m-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:36:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-offered-grants-of-up-to-amp16325k-under-new-amp16340m-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK tractor registrations rise but recovery remains fragile]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK tractor registrations continued to recover in June, but the machinery market remains fragile as low farmer confidence and rising input co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-tractor-registrations-rise-but-recovery-remains-fragile/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:54:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-tractor-registrations-rise-but-recovery-remains-fragile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming Roadmap should trigger serious business review, advisers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being warned to make tough business decisions as England&rsquo;s Farming Roadmap points to higher standards, lower inputs and less rel...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-roadmap-should-trigger-serious-business-review-advisers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:17:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-roadmap-should-trigger-serious-business-review-advisers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffolk council moves to protect 12,000 acres of county farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 12,000 acres of Suffolk county farmland are set to be protected from future sell-offs under a renewed commitment from Suffolk Coun...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/suffolk-council-moves-to-protect-12000-acres-of-county-farms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:06:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/suffolk-council-moves-to-protect-12000-acres-of-county-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Highland Show raises &amp;#163;290k for Scottish rural causes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young farmers, farming families and showground facilities are set to benefit after Royal Highland Show visitors helped raise &pound;290,000 for Sc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/royal-highland-show-raises-amp163290k-for-scottish-rural-causes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:06:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/royal-highland-show-raises-amp163290k-for-scottish-rural-causes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrest after woman dies in Rochdale farm fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 30s was found dead following a fire at a farm in Rochdale.Greater Ma...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/murder-arrest-after-woman-dies-in-rochdale-farm-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:23:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/murder-arrest-after-woman-dies-in-rochdale-farm-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra warns missing paperwork could delay Capital Grant applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could miss out on 2026 Capital Grants unless they get key evidence ready before applications open later this month, Defra has warned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-warns-missing-paperwork-could-delay-capital-grant-applications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:04:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-warns-missing-paperwork-could-delay-capital-grant-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer warning after seven suspected arson attacks in two nights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven suspected arson attacks in two nights have prompted a Cambridgeshire beef farmer to warn that deliberate fires could have devastating ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-warning-after-seven-suspected-arson-attacks-in-two-nights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:46:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-warning-after-seven-suspected-arson-attacks-in-two-nights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI farmers to benefit from fairer grid connection costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland farmers could see lower upfront costs for power upgrades and renewable energy connections under new grid charging reforms.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-to-benefit-from-fairer-grid-connection-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:48:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-to-benefit-from-fairer-grid-connection-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;8m cattle emissions research centre to be built in NI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland&rsquo;s livestock sector is to get a new &pound;8 million research facility aimed at helping cattle farms cut emissions while protectin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1638m-cattle-emissions-research-centre-to-be-built-in-ni/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:08:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1638m-cattle-emissions-research-centre-to-be-built-in-ni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK pig antibiotic use down 72% in a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK pig producers have cut antibiotic use by 72% over the past decade, with usage falling again in 2025 to 77.2 mg/PCU, new AHDB figures show...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-pig-antibiotic-use-down-72-in-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:40:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-pig-antibiotic-use-down-72-in-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three farmers recognised for soil health gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three farmers have been named Soil Farmer of the Year winners after showing how better soil management can cut costs, reduce inputs and stre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-farmers-recognised-for-soil-health-gains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:18:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-farmers-recognised-for-soil-health-gains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oilseed rape recovery hopes grow after pest survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low cabbage stem flea beetle larvae levels for a second year have strengthened hopes that UK oilseed rape is beginning to recover after seve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/oilseed-rape-recovery-hopes-grow-after-pest-survey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:01:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/oilseed-rape-recovery-hopes-grow-after-pest-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers urged to act as SFI26 budget hits halfway point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of the first SFI26 funding window has already been allocated, prompting Defra to urge eligible farmers to submit applications quickly a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-act-as-sfi26-budget-hits-halfway-point/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:23:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-act-as-sfi26-budget-hits-halfway-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badger cull among options in NI bovine TB consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland farmers are being asked for views on whether badger culling, vaccination or test-and-remove measures should be used to help...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/badger-cull-among-options-in-ni-bovine-tb-consultation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:16:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/badger-cull-among-options-in-ni-bovine-tb-consultation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beans and lentils could help future-proof UK farming, study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beans, peas and lentils could help UK farmers build more resilient rotations as climate change, soil pressures and fertiliser costs put trad...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beans-and-lentils-could-help-future-proof-uk-farming-study-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:08:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beans-and-lentils-could-help-future-proof-uk-farming-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spore Scout results reveal widespread light leaf spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe light leaf spot symptoms found in oilseed rape crops across the UK have strengthened calls for growers to prioritise genetic resistan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/spore-scout-results-reveal-widespread-light-leaf-spot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:23:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/spore-scout-results-reveal-widespread-light-leaf-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers to get direct route into Higher Tier scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers will be able to apply directly for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier for the first time, under changes announced by Defra at Groun...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-to-get-direct-route-into-higher-tier-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:58:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-to-get-direct-route-into-higher-tier-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm loses 135 sheep in overnight theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a major livestock theft after 135 sheep worth around &pound;18,000 were stolen from a Hampshire farm overnight.The an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-loses-135-sheep-in-overnight-theft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:57:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-loses-135-sheep-in-overnight-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British brassica growers launch supermarket league table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailers are being urged to back British brassica growers throughout the full UK season after surplus crops were ploughed back into fields ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-brassica-growers-launch-supermarket-league-table/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:57:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-brassica-growers-launch-supermarket-league-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarter of SFI26 first window budget already allocated]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quarter of the first SFI26 funding window has already been allocated after strong early demand from farmers, Defra has confirmed.The d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/quarter-of-sfi26-first-window-budget-already-allocated/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/quarter-of-sfi26-first-window-budget-already-allocated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rates uncertainty hitting farm businesses, NFU Scotland says]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Scotland has warned that farmers and diversified rural businesses need swift action, not just another review, after ministers agreed to ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rates-uncertainty-hitting-farm-businesses-nfu-scotland-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:48:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rates-uncertainty-hitting-farm-businesses-nfu-scotland-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union escalates NI pig producer concerns to Tesco]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ulster Farmers&rsquo; Union has taken concerns over the future of Northern Ireland pig producers directly to Tesco, as uncertainty continues a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-escalates-ni-pig-producer-concerns-to-tesco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:23:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-escalates-ni-pig-producer-concerns-to-tesco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists identify genes for slug-resistant wheat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have identified three genetic regions in wheat that could help breeders develop varieties naturally resistant to grey field slugs...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-identify-genes-for-slug-resistant-wheat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:14:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-identify-genes-for-slug-resistant-wheat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treveale Farm hosts major dairy open day after historic win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornwall&rsquo;s first-ever RABDF NMR Gold Cup winner has hosted nearly 1,000 dairy farmers and industry professionals for one of the UK&rsquo;s biggest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/treveale-farm-hosts-major-dairy-open-day-after-historic-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/treveale-farm-hosts-major-dairy-open-day-after-historic-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers eye &amp;#163;380m glamping growth opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers diversifying into glamping could benefit from a UK market forecast to reach up to &pound;380m by 2032, according to a new trends report....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-eye-amp163380m-glamping-growth-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:16:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-eye-amp163380m-glamping-growth-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duchy tenants offered support to prove regen progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duchy of Cornwall has launched a new partnership with Regenified to help tenant farmers measure progress towards its target for all equi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/duchy-tenants-offered-support-to-prove-regen-progress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:48:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/duchy-tenants-offered-support-to-prove-regen-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of farm fixes completed to protect water quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly half of farm inspections have found breaches of environmental rules over the past five years, despite thousands of improvements being...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/thousands-of-farm-fixes-completed-to-protect-water-quality/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:32:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/thousands-of-farm-fixes-completed-to-protect-water-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July milk price boost for Arla farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arla will raise its conventional milk price in July, while holding its UK organic price unchanged as dairy markets remain broadly stable but...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/july-milk-price-boost-for-arla-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:43:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/july-milk-price-boost-for-arla-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regen dairy must move from claims to proof, First Milk says]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Milk has warned that regenerative dairy must be backed by hard evidence if it is to build trust, attract investment and prove its valu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/regen-dairy-must-move-from-claims-to-proof-first-milk-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:11:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/regen-dairy-must-move-from-claims-to-proof-first-milk-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds and Wildfarmed launch fund to back regen farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could receive private payments for improving soil health, biodiversity, water quality and carbon outcomes under a new fund aimed at ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lloyds-and-wildfarmed-launch-fund-to-back-regen-farming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:13:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lloyds-and-wildfarmed-launch-fund-to-back-regen-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Yorkshire farmland attracts bids of up to &amp;#163;16,500 per acre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major North Yorkshire arable land sale has shown the strength of demand for prime farmland, with bids reaching up to &pound;16,500 per acre....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/north-yorkshire-farmland-attracts-bids-of-up-to-amp16316500-per-acre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:52:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/north-yorkshire-farmland-attracts-bids-of-up-to-amp16316500-per-acre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog walking app adds sheep alerts to help prevent attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog walkers using countryside routes will receive new livestock alerts through BudApp as part of a drive to reduce sheep worrying incidents....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dog-walking-app-adds-sheep-alerts-to-help-prevent-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:52:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dog-walking-app-adds-sheep-alerts-to-help-prevent-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra opens first SFI26 window for eligible farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small farms and businesses without existing Environmental Land Management revenue agreements can now apply for SFI26, as Defra opens the fir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-opens-first-sfi26-window-for-eligible-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:52:56 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-opens-first-sfi26-window-for-eligible-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pay tribute to Fife farmer killed in tractor accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a Fife farmer who died after his tractor overturned have paid tribute to him, saying he spent his final moments &ldquo;doing what he...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/family-pay-tribute-to-fife-farmer-killed-in-tractor-accident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:58:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/family-pay-tribute-to-fife-farmer-killed-in-tractor-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers sought for Defra-funded crop trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arable farmers in England are being sought for Defra-funded on-farm trials testing light leaf spot resistance in oilseed rape and precision-...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-sought-for-defra-funded-crop-trials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:10:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-sought-for-defra-funded-crop-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave adds risk after dry spring dents UK crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dry spring and recent heatwave have dented UK crop prospects, but AHDB says many winter crops still offer grounds for cautious harvest opt...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/heatwave-adds-risk-after-dry-spring-dents-uk-crops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:14:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/heatwave-adds-risk-after-dry-spring-dents-uk-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh cattle herds face new BVD testing rules from July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh cattle keepers will face new BVD testing rules from 1 July as Wales steps up efforts to eradicate one of the most damaging diseases af...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-cattle-herds-face-new-bvd-testing-rules-from-july/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:18:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-cattle-herds-face-new-bvd-testing-rules-from-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;3,500 reward offered after Northern Ireland farm thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;3,500 Crimestoppers reward has been offered after a series of thefts targeting farms, rural businesses and agricultural properties in Nor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1633500-reward-offered-after-northern-ireland-farm-thefts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:18:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1633500-reward-offered-after-northern-ireland-farm-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roundup lawsuits dealt blow after Supreme Court backs Bayer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayer has won a major US Supreme Court victory that could sharply limit thousands of Roundup lawsuits over alleged cancer warning failures.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/roundup-lawsuits-dealt-blow-after-supreme-court-backs-bayer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:58:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/roundup-lawsuits-dealt-blow-after-supreme-court-backs-bayer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after motorcycle and tractor collide near Barnsley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash with a tractor near Barnsley.Emergency services were called to Copster Lane in Thu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-dies-after-motorcycle-and-tractor-collide-near-barnsley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:58:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-dies-after-motorcycle-and-tractor-collide-near-barnsley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM change unlikely to ease pressure on farmers, rural experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A change in Labour leadership is unlikely to bring relief for farmers, with rural policy expected to remain under pressure from tax, regulat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pm-change-unlikely-to-ease-pressure-on-farmers-rural-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:40:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pm-change-unlikely-to-ease-pressure-on-farmers-rural-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh farming groups offered &amp;#163;12,000 for on-farm trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farming groups can now apply for up to &pound;12,000 to test practical ideas on farm, with no match funding required.Farming Connect has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farming-groups-offered-amp16312000-for-on-farm-trials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:46:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farming-groups-offered-amp16312000-for-on-farm-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge AI data campus plan raises rural land concerns in Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a major AI data campus on an 850-acre site in north Devon have raised concerns over the growing pressure on rural land, food produ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/huge-ai-data-campus-plan-raises-rural-land-concerns-in-devon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:43:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/huge-ai-data-campus-plan-raises-rural-land-concerns-in-devon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Shropshire arable land hits market for &amp;#163;650,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 52 acres of Grade 2 arable land in East Shropshire has come to the market with a guide price of &pound;650,000.The 52.68-acre block ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/prime-shropshire-arable-land-hits-market-for-amp163650000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:05:57 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/prime-shropshire-arable-land-hits-market-for-amp163650000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI suckler farmers receive first &amp;#163;13.3m scheme payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Northern Ireland suckler farmers are receiving the first payments under DAERA&rsquo;s Suckler Cow Scheme, with &pound;13.3 million now bein...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-suckler-farmers-receive-first-amp163133m-scheme-payments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:05:57 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-suckler-farmers-receive-first-amp163133m-scheme-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers offered &amp;#163;47m to protect England&rsquo;s peatlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and land managers in England are being offered new funding to help protect peat soils, manage water levels and develop wetter farmin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-offered-amp16347m-to-protect-englandrsquos-peatlands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:54:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-offered-amp16347m-to-protect-englandrsquos-peatlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandatory blood tests to target severe bovine TB outbreaks in NI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland cattle herds facing serious bovine TB outbreaks will be forced to undergo additional blood testing from next week, under ne...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mandatory-blood-tests-to-target-severe-bovine-tb-outbreaks-in-ni/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:12:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mandatory-blood-tests-to-target-severe-bovine-tb-outbreaks-in-ni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned extreme heat could damage long-term food production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme heat is becoming a major threat to UK farming, with experts warning that rising temperatures are hitting crops, damaging soils and p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-extreme-heat-could-damage-long-term-food-production/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:23:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-extreme-heat-could-damage-long-term-food-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish farmers warn import tariff move could hit domestic production]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Scotland has warned that suspending tariffs on imported food could deliver short-term savings for consumers while weakening the farmers ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farmers-warn-import-tariff-move-could-hit-domestic-production/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:08:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farmers-warn-import-tariff-move-could-hit-domestic-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British food and farming exporters secure &amp;#163;80m trade boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[British food and farming exporters have secured &pound;80 million in new overseas opportunities after government trade attach&eacute;s helped remove barr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-food-and-farming-exporters-secure-amp16380m-trade-boost/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:47:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-food-and-farming-exporters-secure-amp16380m-trade-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-stun halal scheme aims to strengthen UK sheep meat trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[British sheep meat exporters are set to gain a new pre-stun halal accreditation scheme designed to open overseas markets while maintaining c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pre-stun-halal-scheme-aims-to-strengthen-uk-sheep-meat-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:49:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pre-stun-halal-scheme-aims-to-strengthen-uk-sheep-meat-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers watch closely as public land set for nature recovery push]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half a million hectares of government-owned land will be managed differently under new plans to boost nature recovery, climate res...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-watch-closely-as-public-land-set-for-nature-recovery-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:35:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-watch-closely-as-public-land-set-for-nature-recovery-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council meat bans under pressure after Enfield and Calderdale reversals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire Council is under mounting pressure to scrap its meat and dairy ban after two high-profile councils moved to reverse similar plan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/council-meat-bans-under-pressure-after-enfield-and-calderdale-reversals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:40:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/council-meat-bans-under-pressure-after-enfield-and-calderdale-reversals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour MPs call for mandatory food origin labels to back British farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural Labour MPs are pressing Defra to deliver mandatory food origin labelling within 100 days, warning that misleading labels are leaving s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-mps-call-for-mandatory-food-origin-labels-to-back-british-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:27:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-mps-call-for-mandatory-food-origin-labels-to-back-british-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK food export volumes sink to decade-low level]]></title><description><![CDATA[British food and drink firms are being squeezed at home and abroad, as exports fall, imports rise and US tariffs hit trade with one of the U...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-food-export-volumes-sink-to-decade-low-level/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:14:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-food-export-volumes-sink-to-decade-low-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm innovation fund rises to &amp;#163;123m after new government backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh &pound;53 million funding boost will back farming projects aimed at cutting costs, reducing inputs and helping businesses cope with labour...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-innovation-fund-rises-to-amp163123m-after-new-government-backing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:53:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-innovation-fund-rises-to-amp163123m-after-new-government-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned after agriculture linked to half of pipeline incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners have been warned to check for underground pipelines before carrying out routine land work, after agriculture was link...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-after-agriculture-linked-to-half-of-pipeline-incidents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:01:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-after-agriculture-linked-to-half-of-pipeline-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestock farmers urged to act as extreme heat threatens stock and forage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock farmers are facing mounting welfare and forage pressures as extreme heat continues across parts of England and Wales, with records...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-farmers-urged-to-act-as-extreme-heat-threatens-stock-and-forage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:32:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-farmers-urged-to-act-as-extreme-heat-threatens-stock-and-forage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns hill farms need long-term backing to protect uplands]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s upland farmers are being held back by short-term policy, falling support payments and uncertainty over environmental schemes, the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-hill-farms-need-long-term-backing-to-protect-uplands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:32:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-hill-farms-need-long-term-backing-to-protect-uplands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural bacteria may protect crops from rising salinity threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naturally occurring soil bacteria could help farmers protect crops from salty soils caused by climate change, irrigation and rising sea leve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/natural-bacteria-may-protect-crops-from-rising-salinity-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:22:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/natural-bacteria-may-protect-crops-from-rising-salinity-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor driver banned after cocaine found in system]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hertfordshire tractor driver has been banned from the roads for more than two years after being caught with cocaine in his system while dr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tractor-driver-banned-after-cocaine-found-in-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:54:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tractor-driver-banned-after-cocaine-found-in-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Processor cuts could leave 10,000 pigs a week without a market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent pig producers are warning of a looming autumn crisis, with as many as 10,000 pigs a week potentially left without a market follo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/processor-cuts-could-leave-10000-pigs-a-week-without-a-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:33:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/processor-cuts-could-leave-10000-pigs-a-week-without-a-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer swaps farmyard for saddle in 231-mile charity challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Highlands farmer is swapping the farmyard for the saddle as he prepares to cycle 231 miles across Scotland for two rural charities.Mal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-swaps-farmyard-for-saddle-in-231-mile-charity-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:38:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-swaps-farmyard-for-saddle-in-231-mile-charity-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco renews farming scheme after helping more than 200 young farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco is extending its backing for young British farmers, renewing its Future Farmer Programme partnership with Harper Adams University for ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-renews-farming-scheme-after-helping-more-than-200-young-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:25:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-renews-farming-scheme-after-helping-more-than-200-young-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government&amp;#39;s 25-year farming plan faces calls for urgent delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has promised a 25-year reset for English farming, but industry leaders have warned that ambition alone will not protect farm ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/governmentamp39s-25-year-farming-plan-faces-calls-for-urgent-delivery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:44:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/governmentamp39s-25-year-farming-plan-faces-calls-for-urgent-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organic farming leads evidence base on biodiversity and soil health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organic farming has shown the strongest evidence of delivering Defra&rsquo;s environmental goals in a major government-backed review.The revie...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/organic-farming-leads-evidence-base-on-biodiversity-and-soil-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:32:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/organic-farming-leads-evidence-base-on-biodiversity-and-soil-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 500 NI farm businesses receive &amp;#163;2.7m nature scheme payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 500 Northern Ireland farm businesses are receiving a share of &pound;2.7 million as the first payments under the Farming with Nature Transi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nearly-500-ni-farm-businesses-receive-amp16327m-nature-scheme-payments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:39:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nearly-500-ni-farm-businesses-receive-amp16327m-nature-scheme-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme weather costing arable farmers billions, AHDB warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme weather is already costing UK arable farmers billions of pounds, with climate change disrupting crop production, drilling windows an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/extreme-weather-costing-arable-farmers-billions-ahdb-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:43:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/extreme-weather-costing-arable-farmers-billions-ahdb-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New farming minister hears cost concerns on Surrey dairy visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government&rsquo;s new food security and rural affairs minister has heard first-hand how small dairy farms are balancing nature recovery with ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-farming-minister-hears-cost-concerns-on-surrey-dairy-visit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:50:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-farming-minister-hears-cost-concerns-on-surrey-dairy-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers and rural families turn to ISAs after inheritance tax shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and rural families are rethinking how they save, invest and pass on wealth following the government&rsquo;s inheritance tax shake-up, new ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-rural-families-turn-to-isas-after-inheritance-tax-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:36:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-rural-families-turn-to-isas-after-inheritance-tax-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Cymru issues livestock warning amid extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock farmers are being warned that extreme heat could quickly become a serious welfare risk as the UK faces unusually high day and nigh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-issues-livestock-warning-amid-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:42:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-issues-livestock-warning-amid-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers urged to know cancer signs after Clarkson diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers across the UK are being urged to put their health before the next job on the farm after Jeremy Clarkson revealed he had been diagnos...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-know-cancer-signs-after-clarkson-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:15:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-know-cancer-signs-after-clarkson-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 7,000 farmers to receive first FETF 2026 agreements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of farmers are being urged to check their inboxes and act quickly as the first FETF 2026 grant funding agreements are issued.T...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nearly-7000-farmers-to-receive-first-fetf-2026-agreements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:17:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nearly-7000-farmers-to-receive-first-fetf-2026-agreements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm and housing projects hit by Welsh planning delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural homes, farm diversification projects and business investment are being held up for years by planning delays in Wales, new figures sugg...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-and-housing-projects-hit-by-welsh-planning-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:32:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-and-housing-projects-hit-by-welsh-planning-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish barley growers show strong regen foundations, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish barley growers are already showing strong regenerative farming credentials, but a new supply chain study has found clear opportunit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-barley-growers-show-strong-regen-foundations-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:33:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-barley-growers-show-strong-regen-foundations-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soil Farmer finalists show cost-cutting power of better soils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five farmers using soil management to cut input costs and strengthen business resilience have been shortlisted for Soil Farmer of the Year 2...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/soil-farmer-finalists-show-cost-cutting-power-of-better-soils/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:35:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/soil-farmer-finalists-show-cost-cutting-power-of-better-soils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check RPA records now or risk SFI26 delays, farmers told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers risk SFI26 delays if their Rural Payments Agency records are out of date when the first application window opens on 30 June.Stru...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/check-rpa-records-now-or-risk-sfi26-delays-farmers-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:22:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/check-rpa-records-now-or-risk-sfi26-delays-farmers-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North West farmers told to &amp;#39;look up&amp;#39; after 22 power line strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being warned to &ldquo;look out and look up&rdquo; after agricultural machinery struck overhead power lines 22 times in the North West over ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/north-west-farmers-told-to-amp39look-upamp39-after-22-power-line-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:35:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/north-west-farmers-told-to-amp39look-upamp39-after-22-power-line-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer resignation sparks call for countryside policy reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural groups have urged Labour&rsquo;s next leader to reset relations with the countryside after Sir Keir Starmer announced he would stand down as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/starmer-resignation-sparks-call-for-countryside-policy-reset/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:19:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/starmer-resignation-sparks-call-for-countryside-policy-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers urged to protect livestock as temperatures near 40C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being urged to act now to protect livestock from heat stress as parts of the UK face temperatures nearing 40C.The warning co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-protect-livestock-as-temperatures-near-40c/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:44:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-protect-livestock-as-temperatures-near-40c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural economy key to Scotland&amp;#39;s food security, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural businesses must be treated as a national economic priority if Scotland is to strengthen food security, supply chains and long-term gro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-economy-key-to-scotlandamp39s-food-security-report-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:14:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-economy-key-to-scotlandamp39s-food-security-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kepak job cut talks raise concerns for Welsh red meat sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales&rsquo;s largest meat processing plant has begun consultation over proposed job cuts, as Kepak points to declining herd numbers and changing ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/kepak-job-cut-talks-raise-concerns-for-welsh-red-meat-sector/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:52:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/kepak-job-cut-talks-raise-concerns-for-welsh-red-meat-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 350 Merseyside pupils get hands-on farming lesson]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 350 Merseyside schoolchildren swapped the classroom for the farmyard to learn how British food is produced, from wheat and wool to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-350-merseyside-pupils-get-hands-on-farming-lesson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:11:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-350-merseyside-pupils-get-hands-on-farming-lesson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fruit farm trial to test robots for harvest logistics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robotic 'cobots' could help English soft fruit growers move harvested crops faster, ease labour pressure and reduce waste under a new Innova...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fruit-farm-trial-to-test-robots-for-harvest-logistics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:27:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fruit-farm-trial-to-test-robots-for-harvest-logistics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers seek farmer input on AI and net zero tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being urged to share their real-world experience of artificial intelligence and digital tools to help shape future support for n...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/researchers-seek-farmer-input-on-ai-and-net-zero-tools/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:29:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/researchers-seek-farmer-input-on-ai-and-net-zero-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food imports rise as NFU Scotland warns of pressure on farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising food and grain imports could weaken Scottish farming and leave producers questioning future investment, NFU Scotland has warned.T...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-imports-rise-as-nfu-scotland-warns-of-pressure-on-farmers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:14:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-imports-rise-as-nfu-scotland-warns-of-pressure-on-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm wages rules putting Scotland at disadvantage, union warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Scotland has urged the next Scottish Government to scrap the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board within 12 months, warning that the system...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-wages-rules-putting-scotland-at-disadvantage-union-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-wages-rules-putting-scotland-at-disadvantage-union-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry spring puts farmers on alert for summer drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are facing mounting pressure on water supplies this summer after a dry spring left soils parched and forced some growers to begin ir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dry-spring-puts-farmers-on-alert-for-summer-drought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dry-spring-puts-farmers-on-alert-for-summer-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming careers brought to life for more than 500 Suffolk pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 500 Suffolk students have explored careers in farming and food production as industry leaders look to inspire the next generation ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-careers-brought-to-life-for-more-than-500-suffolk-pupils/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:52:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-careers-brought-to-life-for-more-than-500-suffolk-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council backs plan to save Cornwall&amp;#39;s county farms estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornwall&rsquo;s county farms estate is set to remain largely intact after councillors backed plans to protect the 10,000-acre network from a majo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/council-backs-plan-to-save-cornwallamp39s-county-farms-estate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:12:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/council-backs-plan-to-save-cornwallamp39s-county-farms-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New farming minister hears warning over rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s new farming minister has been warned that rising costs, shrinking margins and extreme weather are making it increasingly difficult...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-farming-minister-hears-warning-over-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:02:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-farming-minister-hears-warning-over-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six farm deaths prompt renewed warning on work-at-height safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and agricultural contractors are being urged to review work-at-height safety as a Scottish inquiry prepares to examine six fatal fal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/six-farm-deaths-prompt-renewed-warning-on-work-at-height-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:45:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/six-farm-deaths-prompt-renewed-warning-on-work-at-height-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council reverses meat ban in support of livestock producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[British livestock producers have been backed by Enfield Council after councillors reversed a meat-free catering policy and agreed to put mea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/council-reverses-meat-ban-in-support-of-livestock-producers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:09:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/council-reverses-meat-ban-in-support-of-livestock-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy entrepreneurs network launched to support future farm leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new dairy leadership network has been launched to reconnect nearly 500 former Entrepreneurs in Dairying participants and help develop the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-entrepreneurs-network-launched-to-support-future-farm-leaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:53:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-entrepreneurs-network-launched-to-support-future-farm-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European farmers set for faster access to climate-resilient crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[European farmers could gain faster access to drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and higher-yielding crops after MEPs backed new EU rules on pl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/european-farmers-set-for-faster-access-to-climate-resilient-crops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:39:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/european-farmers-set-for-faster-access-to-climate-resilient-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union warns peatland schemes risk failure without farmer support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peatland restoration schemes risk failing unless farmers and landowners are given long-term funding, practical support and greater certainty...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-warns-peatland-schemes-risk-failure-without-farmer-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:27:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-warns-peatland-schemes-risk-failure-without-farmer-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School launches agriculture BTEC to inspire future farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northumberland school is launching a new agriculture BTEC to help more young people explore careers in modern farming.Longridge Towers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/school-launches-agriculture-btec-to-inspire-future-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:39:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/school-launches-agriculture-btec-to-inspire-future-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish red meat could unlock &amp;#163;350m economic boost by 2032]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s beef and lamb sectors could unlock an extra &pound;350 million for the economy by 2032, as new research shows strong public backing for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-red-meat-could-unlock-amp163350m-economic-boost-by-2032/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:12:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-red-meat-could-unlock-amp163350m-economic-boost-by-2032/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herefordshire dairy seeks &amp;#163;47k lifeline after losing 25-year milk contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Herefordshire organic dairy is seeking public backing to build its own milk processing operation after losing the buyer that had collected...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/herefordshire-dairy-seeks-amp16347k-lifeline-after-losing-25-year-milk-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:12:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/herefordshire-dairy-seeks-amp16347k-lifeline-after-losing-25-year-milk-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns food security starts with water as drought threat grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s farmers need urgent support to withstand worsening droughts, floods and water shortages, the NFU has warned, as the UK marks 50 ye...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-food-security-starts-with-water-as-drought-threat-grows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:44:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-food-security-starts-with-water-as-drought-threat-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs&amp;#39; Suffolk farm visit highlights risks to UK food production]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have been warned of mounting pressure on British arable farms as rising input costs and policy uncertainty continue to test domestic foo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mpsamp39-suffolk-farm-visit-highlights-risks-to-uk-food-production/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:26:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mpsamp39-suffolk-farm-visit-highlights-risks-to-uk-food-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup fever helps Scottish farmers raise &amp;#163;14,500 for RSABI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish farmers have raised more than &pound;14,500 for RSABI after swapping fields for football pitches at the charity&rsquo;s first Farmer Football F...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/world-cup-fever-helps-scottish-farmers-raise-amp16314500-for-rsabi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:32:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/world-cup-fever-helps-scottish-farmers-raise-amp16314500-for-rsabi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep farmers urged to watch lambs after wet spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers are being urged to check lamb performance closely after wet weather increased the risk of worm larvae building up on pasture.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-farmers-urged-to-watch-lambs-after-wet-spell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:32:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-farmers-urged-to-watch-lambs-after-wet-spell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British regenerative wheat gets KitKat supply chain trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wheat grown under regenerative farming standards is set to be used in KitKat wafers as Nestl&eacute; expands a trial with Wildfarmed.Th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-regenerative-wheat-gets-kitkat-supply-chain-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:59:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-regenerative-wheat-gets-kitkat-supply-chain-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural campaigners fear Dartmoor pony herds could be cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dartmoor commoners could be forced to choose between farm viability and protecting endangered hill ponies under new grazing agreements, camp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-campaigners-fear-dartmoor-pony-herds-could-be-cut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:16:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-campaigners-fear-dartmoor-pony-herds-could-be-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials appeal after 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/jeremy-clarkson-reveals-cancer-diagnosis-on-clarksonamp39s-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns farm income gains may hide deeper strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rise in UK farm income has been overshadowed by fresh warnings that fertiliser, fuel and energy costs are again putting producers under pr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-farm-income-gains-may-hide-deeper-strain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:59:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-farm-income-gains-may-hide-deeper-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FSA charges could force abattoirs to shut, body warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medium-sized abattoirs could face closure unless the Food Standards Agency changes its charging system, the Association of Independent Meat ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fsa-charges-could-force-abattoirs-to-shut-body-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:13:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fsa-charges-could-force-abattoirs-to-shut-body-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers offered free whole-farm environmental checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being offered free whole-farm environmental checks using satellite data, soil analysis and habitat mapping to help improve clima...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-offered-free-whole-farm-environmental-checks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:54:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-offered-free-whole-farm-environmental-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British food tops trust rankings, but knowledge gap remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[British food is more trusted than the NHS, tap water and energy suppliers, according to new research, although most shoppers remain unclear ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-food-tops-trust-rankings-but-knowledge-gap-remains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:51:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-food-tops-trust-rankings-but-knowledge-gap-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British samphire gets year-round supermarket supply boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[British samphire growers could see a longer supermarket supply window after Waitrose became the first UK retailer to source home-grown samph...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-samphire-gets-year-round-supermarket-supply-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:59:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-samphire-gets-year-round-supermarket-supply-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish veg grower secures &amp;#163;10m expansion boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major Scottish vegetable grower is set to expand processing capacity after securing &pound;10 million to invest in production facilities across ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-veg-grower-secures-amp16310m-expansion-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:45:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-veg-grower-secures-amp16310m-expansion-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish pig farmers gain three-year Aldi supply boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish pig producers have received a three-year supply boost after Aldi Scotland extended its pork contract with Browns Food Group.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-pig-farmers-gain-three-year-aldi-supply-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:26:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-pig-farmers-gain-three-year-aldi-supply-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New benchmarking network planned for pea and bean growers]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK pea and bean growers are to get a new performance benchmarking network this autumn as PGRO takes over the next phase of pulse crop analys...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-benchmarking-network-planned-for-pea-and-bean-growers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:01:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-benchmarking-network-planned-for-pea-and-bean-growers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unhomogenised milk boom prompts Waitrose farm investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waitrose has installed new milk processing equipment at its Hampshire farm after production of unhomogenised milk rose by 74% in three years...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/unhomogenised-milk-boom-prompts-waitrose-farm-investment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:49:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/unhomogenised-milk-boom-prompts-waitrose-farm-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm shops warned as rural crime hits nine in 10 retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm shops are being warned to review security after new NFU Mutual research found rural retailers are facing repeated crime, staff abuse an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-shops-warned-as-rural-crime-hits-nine-in-10-retailers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:47:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-shops-warned-as-rural-crime-hits-nine-in-10-retailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brussels unveils &amp;#163;1.3bn package to protect harvests]]></title><description><![CDATA[European farmers could receive up to &euro;1.5 billion (&pound;1.3 billion) in support as Brussels moves to protect harvests from soaring fertiliser co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/brussels-unveils-amp16313bn-package-to-protect-harvests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:33:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/brussels-unveils-amp16313bn-package-to-protect-harvests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severn Trent opens 2026 farm grant scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in Severn Trent priority catchments can now apply for 2026 grant funding to improve soil, protect watercourses and reduce pollution ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/severn-trent-opens-2026-farm-grant-scheme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:19:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/severn-trent-opens-2026-farm-grant-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU rules out CO2 pig stunning ban as UK weighs phase-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Commission has signalled it will not ban high-concentration CO2 stunning for pigs, putting Brussels on a different path from De...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-rules-out-co2-pig-stunning-ban-as-uk-weighs-phase-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:10:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-rules-out-co2-pig-stunning-ban-as-uk-weighs-phase-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan appetite for British red meat fuels export 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-defra-farming-minister-appointed-after-eagle-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestock gains drive UK farm income to &amp;#163;8.4bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK farm income rose by 20% to &pound;8.4 billion in 2025, but Defra&rsquo;s latest figures show livestock producers gained while arable growers remained...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-gains-drive-uk-farm-income-to-amp16384bn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:25:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-gains-drive-uk-farm-income-to-amp16384bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming leaders recognised in King&amp;#39;s Birthday Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures from across farming, livestock advocacy, food production and rural events have been named in the King&rsquo;s Birthday Honours, highlighti...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-leaders-recognised-in-kingamp39s-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:31:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-leaders-recognised-in-kingamp39s-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra badger vaccination field force targets bTB hotspots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Defra-backed badger vaccination field force is being rolled out in bTB hotspots as part of efforts to reduce disease pressure on cattl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-badger-vaccination-field-force-targets-btb-hotspots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:48:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-badger-vaccination-field-force-targets-btb-hotspots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh farming red tape burden faces independent review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farmers are set for the first major review of agricultural red tape in 15 years, as concerns grow that regulation is placing unsustain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farming-red-tape-burden-faces-independent-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:35:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farming-red-tape-burden-faces-independent-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup beef campaign urges shoppers to back NI farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland beef farmers are hoping World Cup barbecues will help put local produce back in the spotlight as the sector faces rising co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/world-cup-beef-campaign-urges-shoppers-to-back-ni-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:06:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/world-cup-beef-campaign-urges-shoppers-to-back-ni-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain loses 160 dairy producers in just six months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain has lost 160 dairy producers in just six months as squeezed margins continue to drive farmers out of the sector.The latest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/britain-loses-160-dairy-producers-in-just-six-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:30:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/britain-loses-160-dairy-producers-in-just-six-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ian Rickman re-elected Farmers&amp;#39; Union of Wales president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian Rickman has been re-elected president of the Farmers&rsquo; Union of Wales as the union prepares for a crucial period for Welsh agriculture....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ian-rickman-re-elected-farmersamp39-union-of-wales-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:18:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ian-rickman-re-elected-farmersamp39-union-of-wales-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food security must be treated as national security, NFU warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers must turn food security rhetoric into policy as global conflict and climate shocks expose the fragility of supply chains, NFU pres...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-security-must-be-treated-as-national-security-nfu-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:43:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-security-must-be-treated-as-national-security-nfu-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arable farmers told to take control as subsidy support fades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arable farmers must rethink crops, costs and succession as subsidy support fades and weak grain prices put margins under renewed pressure, t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arable-farmers-told-to-take-control-as-subsidy-support-fades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:02:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arable-farmers-told-to-take-control-as-subsidy-support-fades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare breeds charity urges stronger support for small abattoirs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small and medium-sized abattoirs could lose vital support under proposed meat inspection charge reforms, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust has ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-breeds-charity-urges-stronger-support-for-small-abattoirs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:05:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-breeds-charity-urges-stronger-support-for-small-abattoirs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British pork call grows as pig farmers face mounting pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pig sector leaders are urging restaurants, takeaways and foodservice suppliers to back British pork as producers face falling prices, rising...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-pork-call-grows-as-pig-farmers-face-mounting-pressure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:38:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-pork-call-grows-as-pig-farmers-face-mounting-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls grow for Organic Action Plan after minister visits Riverford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls for an Organic Action Plan for England are growing as ministers face pressure to help farmers capture more of the UK&rsquo;s expanding organ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/calls-grow-for-organic-action-plan-after-minister-visits-riverford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:17:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/calls-grow-for-organic-action-plan-after-minister-visits-riverford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh produce prices could rise under new import checks, body warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh produce prices and availability could be hit by new border controls on global imports, the Fresh Produce Consortium has warned.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fresh-produce-prices-could-rise-under-new-import-checks-body-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:56:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fresh-produce-prices-could-rise-under-new-import-checks-body-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenant farmer helps revive rare hay meadows on Llŷn peninsula]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Welsh tenant farmer is helping revive one of Wales&rsquo; rarest habitats after finding traditional hay meadows can improve livestock health and...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tenant-farmer-helps-revive-rare-hay-meadows-on-lln-peninsula/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:44:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tenant-farmer-helps-revive-rare-hay-meadows-on-lln-peninsula/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland&amp;#39;s sheep sector could add &amp;#163;77m by 2032, QMS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s sheep sector could add &pound;77 million to output by 2032 if producers, processors and the wider supply chain work together to meet ri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scotlandamp39s-sheep-sector-could-add-amp16377m-by-2032-qms-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scotlandamp39s-sheep-sector-could-add-amp16377m-by-2032-qms-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm groups warn &amp;#163;240m SFI budget may fall short of demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in England are set to gain access to a redesigned &pound;240 million Sustainable Farming Incentive, but industry leaders have warned the b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-groups-warn-amp163240m-sfi-budget-may-fall-short-of-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:23:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-groups-warn-amp163240m-sfi-budget-may-fall-short-of-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU tells banks rising costs are hitting farm confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFU has warned major UK banks that British farm businesses are being squeezed by soaring input costs, extreme weather and uncertainty ov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-tells-banks-rising-costs-are-hitting-farm-confidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:56:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-tells-banks-rising-costs-are-hitting-farm-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHDB pilot suggests soil carbon may be underestimated by a third]]></title><description><![CDATA[British farmland soils may be storing far more carbon than current accounting methods suggest, according to early findings from an AHDB-led ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-pilot-suggests-soil-carbon-may-be-underestimated-by-a-third/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:49:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-pilot-suggests-soil-carbon-may-be-underestimated-by-a-third/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kebab firm fined &amp;#163;500,000 over fake lamb labelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A kebab manufacturer has been ordered to pay more than &pound;759,000 after products sold as lamb were found to contain little or no lamb.Kism...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/kebab-firm-fined-amp163500000-over-fake-lamb-labelling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:23:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/kebab-firm-fined-amp163500000-over-fake-lamb-labelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confidential cattle registration support launched for farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers who are anxious about falling behind with cattle registrations are being offered confidential help before paperwork problems spiral ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/confidential-cattle-registration-support-launched-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:42:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/confidential-cattle-registration-support-launched-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bovine TB strategy sets 2038 target for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[England has set out a new plan to become officially bovine TB-free by 2038, but farm leaders have warned that delays in delivery could put y...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-bovine-tb-strategy-sets-2038-target-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-bovine-tb-strategy-sets-2038-target-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertiliser price shock sparks NFU call for resilience plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[British farmers could face difficult decisions over whether to plant crops for 2027 unless fertiliser costs are brought under control, the N...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fertiliser-price-shock-sparks-nfu-call-for-resilience-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:46:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fertiliser-price-shock-sparks-nfu-call-for-resilience-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers praised as North York Moors wildfire recovery gets &amp;#163;3.2m boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and land managers are set to play a key role in restoring fire-hit North York Moors peatland after the government pledged up to &pound;3.2...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-praised-as-north-york-moors-wildfire-recovery-gets-amp16332m-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:30:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-praised-as-north-york-moors-wildfire-recovery-gets-amp16332m-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco urges low-carbon fertilisers to move beyond farm trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco has urged the food industry to help low-carbon fertilisers move from trials to wider farm use, saying British growers need more protec...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-urges-low-carbon-fertilisers-to-move-beyond-farm-trials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:59:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-urges-low-carbon-fertilisers-to-move-beyond-farm-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers help develop next-generation slug prediction tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could soon be able to target slug control more precisely after a Defra-funded project developed maps predicting where the pest is mo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-help-develop-next-generation-slug-prediction-tool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:48:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-help-develop-next-generation-slug-prediction-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB barley area falls to 16-year low as growers rethink rotations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Britain&rsquo;s barley area has fallen to its lowest level in 16 years as growers shift cropping plans in response to weaker margins, changi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gb-barley-area-falls-to-16-year-low-as-growers-rethink-rotations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:34:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gb-barley-area-falls-to-16-year-low-as-growers-rethink-rotations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh farming consultant urges families not to ignore cancer signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A retired Welsh agricultural consultant who cared for his wife through terminal cancer is urging farming families to seek help early if some...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farming-consultant-urges-families-not-to-ignore-cancer-signs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:28:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farming-consultant-urges-families-not-to-ignore-cancer-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungary to cull 3,000 pigs after first domestic ASF case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hungary has confirmed African swine fever in domestic pigs for the first time, prompting the culling of around 3,000 animals.The outbrea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/hungary-to-cull-3000-pigs-after-first-domestic-asf-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:21:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/hungary-to-cull-3000-pigs-after-first-domestic-asf-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidl commits &amp;#163;500m to boost British berry sourcing]]></title><description><![CDATA[British berry growers are set for a &pound;500 million sourcing boost after Lidl GB committed to new five-year agreements aimed at increasing home...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lidl-commits-amp163500m-to-boost-british-berry-sourcing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:01:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lidl-commits-amp163500m-to-boost-british-berry-sourcing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers face fresh mast rent cuts under expanded telecoms reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers who host telecoms masts could face fresh rent cuts as thousands of agreements are brought under expanded telecoms valuation reforms ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-fresh-mast-rent-cuts-under-expanded-telecoms-reforms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:01:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-fresh-mast-rent-cuts-under-expanded-telecoms-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government announces &amp;#163;50m flood package for Somerset farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset&rsquo;s farms, homes and businesses are to receive &pound;50 million in new flood resilience funding after the county suffered one of its wette...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-announces-amp16350m-flood-package-for-somerset-farms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:49:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-announces-amp16350m-flood-package-for-somerset-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland pig producers left in limbo over Sofina contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland pig farmers need &ldquo;facts, fairness and a future&rdquo; as uncertainty continues over supply contracts with Sofina Foods, the Ulste...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-pig-producers-left-in-limbo-over-sofina-contracts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:22:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-pig-producers-left-in-limbo-over-sofina-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers can apply for bigger innovation grants under Defra scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra has doubled the funding ceiling for farmer-led innovation projects, allowing larger on-farm trials to be supported through its ADOPT p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-can-apply-for-bigger-innovation-grants-under-defra-scheme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:51:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-can-apply-for-bigger-innovation-grants-under-defra-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New calculator helps farmers see SFI impact on bottom line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers can now calculate whether SFI actions are likely to pay off for their own business, after AHDB launched a new online cost/benefit to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-calculator-helps-farmers-see-sfi-impact-on-bottom-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:18:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-calculator-helps-farmers-see-sfi-impact-on-bottom-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers For Action says biofuels, not diet cuts, must lead net zero drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers For Action has accused the government of &ldquo;missing the real target&rdquo; on net zero, warning that ministers are focusing on diets while f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-for-action-says-biofuels-not-diet-cuts-must-lead-net-zero-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:23:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-for-action-says-biofuels-not-diet-cuts-must-lead-net-zero-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green campaigners urge ban on pre-harvest glyphosate use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners are calling for a ban on the pre-harvest use of glyphosate, as the herbicide&rsquo;s future in UK farming comes under renewed regulato...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/green-campaigners-urge-ban-on-pre-harvest-glyphosate-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:14:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/green-campaigners-urge-ban-on-pre-harvest-glyphosate-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regenerative farming may shield crops from drought losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regenerative farming practices could help protect arable crops from the worst effects of drought, new European field data suggests.The r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/regenerative-farming-may-shield-crops-from-drought-losses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:49:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/regenerative-farming-may-shield-crops-from-drought-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart robot set to tackle poisonous ragwort on Dorset farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A robot designed to detect and remove poisonous ragwort before it threatens livestock is being tested on farms across Dorset.The autonom...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/smart-robot-set-to-tackle-poisonous-ragwort-on-dorset-farms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:01:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/smart-robot-set-to-tackle-poisonous-ragwort-on-dorset-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency beet moth approval granted as sugar beet risk rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sugar beet growers have been handed emergency access to a key treatment for beet moth as rising pest pressure and drought stress threaten th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/emergency-beet-moth-approval-granted-as-sugar-beet-risk-rises/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:26:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/emergency-beet-moth-approval-granted-as-sugar-beet-risk-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retailers split over white and brown egg future]]></title><description><![CDATA[British egg producers could face a shift in supermarket demand as retailers take differing positions on white and brown eggs in response to ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/retailers-split-over-white-and-brown-egg-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:26:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/retailers-split-over-white-and-brown-egg-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven farm deaths in seven weeks spark safety warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm safety warnings have intensified after seven deaths were recorded across agriculture in just seven weeks.The figures were highlight...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-farm-deaths-in-seven-weeks-spark-safety-warning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:37:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-farm-deaths-in-seven-weeks-spark-safety-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat stress warning for autumn-born calves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy farmers are being urged to review support for pregnant cows this summer, amid warnings that heat stress could affect the health and pe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/heat-stress-warning-for-autumn-born-calves/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:37:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/heat-stress-warning-for-autumn-born-calves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gene-edited food labelling row returns after court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A High Court ruling has raised major questions over England&rsquo;s gene-editing rules after finding ministers failed to properly assess the impac...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gene-edited-food-labelling-row-returns-after-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:11:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gene-edited-food-labelling-row-returns-after-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 1,200 farmers take part in 2026 Big Farmland Bird Count]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and land managers are continuing to play a vital role in supporting farmland birds, according to the latest Big Farmland Bird Count ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-1200-farmers-take-part-in-2026-big-farmland-bird-count/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:31:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-1200-farmers-take-part-in-2026-big-farmland-bird-count/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm animal vets at risk from fee reforms, MPs warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have warned that efforts to reduce veterinary fees must not come at the expense of rural and farm-animal practices.A new report by t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-animal-vets-at-risk-from-fee-reforms-mps-warn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:06:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-animal-vets-at-risk-from-fee-reforms-mps-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK urged to match EU rules on antibiotic-fed livestock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners are urging the UK government to ban imports of meat, dairy and eggs produced using antibiotics as growth promoters, warning that...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-urged-to-match-eu-rules-on-antibiotic-fed-livestock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:10:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-urged-to-match-eu-rules-on-antibiotic-fed-livestock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers told to stop waiting for Defra rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers must stop looking to government for rescue and take greater control of their own business future, a leading rural adviser has warned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-told-to-stop-waiting-for-defra-rescue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:39:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-told-to-stop-waiting-for-defra-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra lifts bird flu restrictions after risk downgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avian Influenza Prevention Zones across Great Britain have been lifted after the risk of bird flu in poultry and wild birds was downgraded.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-lifts-bird-flu-restrictions-after-risk-downgrade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:56:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-lifts-bird-flu-restrictions-after-risk-downgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown eggs to be cut in Sainsbury’s sustainability push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainsbury&rsquo;s is set to reduce sales of brown eggs as it moves towards white eggs across its own-brand ranges in a sustainability push.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/brown-eggs-to-be-cut-in-sainsburys-sustainability-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:17:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/brown-eggs-to-be-cut-in-sainsburys-sustainability-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU campaign puts British chicken in spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFU&rsquo;s first Love British Chicken campaign reached more than one million people as the union sought to highlight the value of British pou...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-campaign-puts-british-chicken-in-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:38:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-campaign-puts-british-chicken-in-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RABI launches life-saving FarmersAid app]]></title><description><![CDATA[RABI has launched FarmersAid, a new app designed to help save lives in the first minutes after a serious on-farm accident.The free smart...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rabi-launches-life-saving-farmersaid-app/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:36:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rabi-launches-life-saving-farmersaid-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns SFI26 uncertainty remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFU has welcomed new guidance for the 2026 Sustainable Farming Incentive, but warned that thousands of farmers still face uncertainty ov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-sfi26-uncertainty-remains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:35:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-sfi26-uncertainty-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestock farmers welcome abattoir charges ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abattoirs and livestock farmers have secured a major High Court victory after judges ruled key Food Standards Agency charging rates were unl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-farmers-welcome-abattoir-charges-ruling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-farmers-welcome-abattoir-charges-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New net zero advice targets UK meat and dairy consumption]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK livestock producers could face renewed scrutiny over meat and dairy consumption under climate advice setting out how the country could me...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-net-zero-advice-targets-uk-meat-and-dairy-consumption/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:32:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-net-zero-advice-targets-uk-meat-and-dairy-consumption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poultry keepers offered &amp;#163;430 biosecurity reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poultry keepers in England can now claim &pound;430 for vet-led farm reviews aimed at strengthening disease prevention and reducing the risk of av...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-keepers-offered-amp163430-biosecurity-reviews/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:24:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-keepers-offered-amp163430-biosecurity-reviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whisky demand slowdown hits Scottish barley growers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish arable farmers are facing uncertainty over 2026 malting barley contracts as weaker whisky demand reduces intake requirements across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/whisky-demand-slowdown-hits-scottish-barley-growers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/whisky-demand-slowdown-hits-scottish-barley-growers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK crop ratings fall after dry spring pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK crop ratings have fallen after weeks of dry weather, with AHDB warning that the next fortnight could be critical for yield potential....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-crop-ratings-fall-after-dry-spring-pressure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-crop-ratings-fall-after-dry-spring-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPA sets out 2026 Capital Grants rules as farmers told to get ready]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in England are being urged to prepare for the 2026 Capital Grants offer, with applications set to close once available funding has b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rpa-sets-out-2026-capital-grants-rules-as-farmers-told-to-get-ready/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rpa-sets-out-2026-capital-grants-rules-as-farmers-told-to-get-ready/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tipping now a national criminal enterprise, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-tipping has become a large-scale criminal enterprise, with weak enforcement leaving farmers, landowners and rural businesses to pay the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fly-tipping-now-a-national-criminal-enterprise-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fly-tipping-now-a-national-criminal-enterprise-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Milk launches water quality strategy across 700 farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Milk is rolling out a new water quality strategy across 700 dairy farms to help protect rivers and target nutrient risks more accurate...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-milk-launches-water-quality-strategy-across-700-farms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-milk-launches-water-quality-strategy-across-700-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Milk announces record &amp;#163;16.8m creamery investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Milk is to invest &pound;16.8 million in its Lake District Creamery in Cumbria, marking the farmer-owned co-operative&rsquo;s largest-ever single ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-milk-announces-record-amp163168m-creamery-investment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-milk-announces-record-amp163168m-creamery-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Milk announces July milk price boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Milk will raise its milk price for members from July, taking its standard manufacturing litre above 31ppl.The farmer-owned dairy c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-milk-announces-july-milk-price-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-milk-announces-july-milk-price-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fife farm set to slaughter 271 untraceable cattle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major cattle traceability breach in Fife has left 271 animals unable to enter the food chain, with the farm business deciding to slaughter...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fife-farm-set-to-slaughter-271-untraceable-cattle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fife-farm-set-to-slaughter-271-untraceable-cattle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers and firefighters halt major Pentland wildfire threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildfire in the Pentland Hills was contained to around 17 hectares after a rapid response by firefighters, farmers and gamekeepers helped ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-firefighters-halt-major-pentland-wildfire-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-firefighters-halt-major-pentland-wildfire-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European dairy giant set for launch as Arla-DMK deal clears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arla Foods and DMK Group have secured final approval for a merger that will create a &euro;20bn (&pound;17.3bn) farmer-owned dairy cooperative represen...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/european-dairy-giant-set-for-launch-as-arla-dmk-deal-clears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/european-dairy-giant-set-for-launch-as-arla-dmk-deal-clears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency aphid control granted as virus yellows threat rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sugar beet growers have secured emergency access to a second aphid control spray amid warnings that 2026 could bring the highest pest pressu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/emergency-aphid-control-granted-as-virus-yellows-threat-rises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/emergency-aphid-control-granted-as-virus-yellows-threat-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egg processors warn Iran conflict is driving up costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egg product manufacturers are facing renewed cost pressure from rising energy, fuel and packaging prices, with the British Egg Products Asso...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/egg-processors-warn-iran-conflict-is-driving-up-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/egg-processors-warn-iran-conflict-is-driving-up-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duchess joins farmers ahead of Open Farm Sunday milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duchess of Edinburgh has helped mark 20 years of Open Farm Sunday, as farms across the UK prepare to welcome visitors on 7 June.Her ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/duchess-joins-farmers-ahead-of-open-farm-sunday-milestone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/duchess-joins-farmers-ahead-of-open-farm-sunday-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra confirms first SFI26 window to open from 30 June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers can now review near-final SFI26 rules and actions ahead of the first application window opening from 30 June.Defra has published...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-confirms-first-sfi26-window-to-open-from-30-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-confirms-first-sfi26-window-to-open-from-30-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornish dairy farmer banned from keeping livestock]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cornish dairy farmer has been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping livestock for five years after admitting 13 anima...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cornish-dairy-farmer-banned-from-keeping-livestock/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cornish-dairy-farmer-banned-from-keeping-livestock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity RABI offers &amp;#163;200 per child to help with school costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming families are being urged to prepare for RABI&rsquo;s Return to School Grant, with &pound;200 available per child when applications open at 12pm ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/charity-rabi-offers-amp163200-per-child-to-help-with-school-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/charity-rabi-offers-amp163200-per-child-to-help-with-school-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British potato shipments to Canary Islands back on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK potato exports to the Canary Islands are set to resume after key trade restrictions linked to Colorado potato beetle were lifted.The ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-potato-shipments-to-canary-islands-back-on-track/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-potato-shipments-to-canary-islands-back-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British farmers exposed by food tariff cuts, NFU warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm leaders have warned that plans to suspend tariffs on more imported food products could undermine British farmers while doing little to ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-farmers-exposed-by-food-tariff-cuts-nfu-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-farmers-exposed-by-food-tariff-cuts-nfu-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advisers warn farmers to fix RPA data before SFI rush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being warned to prepare for the reopening of the Sustainable Farming Incentive or risk missing out when applications resume in J...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/advisers-warn-farmers-to-fix-rpa-data-before-sfi-rush/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/advisers-warn-farmers-to-fix-rpa-data-before-sfi-rush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[329-acre County Durham livestock farm hits market for &amp;#163;2.25m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 329-acre livestock farm overlooking the Derwent Valley in County Durham has come to market for offers over &pound;2.25 million.Middle Horsle...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/329-acre-county-durham-livestock-farm-hits-market-for-amp163225m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:51:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/329-acre-county-durham-livestock-farm-hits-market-for-amp163225m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Perfect storm&amp;#39; conditions see tractor crash risks soar during harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collisions involving tractors and farm machinery soar during harvest season, with drivers being warned to take extra care on countryside roa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39perfect-stormamp39-conditions-see-tractor-crash-risks-soar-during-harvest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39perfect-stormamp39-conditions-see-tractor-crash-risks-soar-during-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic 1,700-acre estate hits market for more than &amp;#163;45m]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of England&rsquo;s most historic rural estates &mdash; complete with more than 1,100 acres of farmland, racing facilities and a Grade I listed mansi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/historic-1700-acre-estate-hits-market-for-more-than-amp16345m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:29:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/historic-1700-acre-estate-hits-market-for-more-than-amp16345m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare livestock breeds &amp;#39;at risk&amp;#39; under new disease control plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rare livestock breeds could be left vulnerable to disease outbreaks if smaller herds and flocks are excluded from new government animal heal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-livestock-breeds-amp39at-riskamp39-under-new-disease-control-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:57:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-livestock-breeds-amp39at-riskamp39-under-new-disease-control-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New DNA test targets &amp;#163;10m threat to UK onion industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Onion growers could soon have a new weapon against a devastating disease that costs the UK industry an estimated &pound;10 million a year.A ne...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-dna-test-targets-amp16310m-threat-to-uk-onion-industry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:57:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-dna-test-targets-amp16310m-threat-to-uk-onion-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Falls Week campaign highlights deadly risks facing farm workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls from height continue to kill more workers in Britain than any other workplace accident, with farming remaining one of the country&rsquo;s de...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/no-falls-week-campaign-highlights-deadly-risks-facing-farm-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:37:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/no-falls-week-campaign-highlights-deadly-risks-facing-farm-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns sheep farms fighting for survival amid rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s sheep farmers are under increasing pressure from soaring costs, climate uncertainty and falling support payments, the NFU has warn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-sheep-farms-fighting-for-survival-amid-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:37:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-sheep-farms-fighting-for-survival-amid-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gillian Martin appointed Scotland&amp;#39;s new rural affairs secretary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish farming leaders are awaiting key policy signals after John Swinney reshuffled his cabinet and appointed Gillian Martin as Scotland&rsquo;...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gillian-martin-appointed-scotlandamp39s-new-rural-affairs-secretary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:19:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gillian-martin-appointed-scotlandamp39s-new-rural-affairs-secretary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AF Group and Camgrain launch partnership to boost grain returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arable farmers are being offered new ways to improve grain returns and cut input costs under a new partnership between AF Group and Camgrain...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/af-group-and-camgrain-launch-partnership-to-boost-grain-returns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:55:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/af-group-and-camgrain-launch-partnership-to-boost-grain-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train hit farm trailer after signaller forgot approaching service]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger train travelling at 80mph smashed into an agricultural trailer at a Herefordshire level crossing after a signaller forgot the tr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/train-hit-farm-trailer-after-signaller-forgot-approaching-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:07:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/train-hit-farm-trailer-after-signaller-forgot-approaching-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh farming unions press new minister on funding and TB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farming unions have urged the new Welsh government to deliver long-term funding certainty and take urgent action on bovine TB amid gro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farming-unions-press-new-minister-on-funding-and-tb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:42:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farming-unions-press-new-minister-on-funding-and-tb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 300 tonnes of farm plastic recycled across south Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farmers have recycled more than 300 tonnes of agricultural plastic in just six months, smashing targets aimed at reducing pollution in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-300-tonnes-of-farm-plastic-recycled-across-south-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:42:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-300-tonnes-of-farm-plastic-recycled-across-south-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset farmer trials underground biochar system to protect peat soils]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Somerset farmer is trialling an innovative underground drainage system using biochar in a bid to protect fragile peat soils, improve water...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/somerset-farmer-trials-underground-biochar-system-to-protect-peat-soils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:35:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/somerset-farmer-trials-underground-biochar-system-to-protect-peat-soils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cottage cheese boom drives &amp;#163;6m Rodda&amp;#39;s investment in Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornish dairy producer Rodda&rsquo;s is investing &pound;6 million in new cottage cheese production as demand for high-protein dairy products continues ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cottage-cheese-boom-drives-amp1636m-roddaamp39s-investment-in-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:35:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cottage-cheese-boom-drives-amp1636m-roddaamp39s-investment-in-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wiltshire fly-tipper hit with &amp;#163;1,000 fine over farmland dumping]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fly-tipper who dumped black sacks of household rubbish across a farmer&rsquo;s gate entrance in Wiltshire has been hit with a &pound;1,000 fine as pre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wiltshire-fly-tipper-hit-with-amp1631000-fine-over-farmland-dumping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:11:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wiltshire-fly-tipper-hit-with-amp1631000-fine-over-farmland-dumping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK seals &amp;#163;3.7bn Gulf trade deal with boost for British farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[British farmers and exporters are set to gain fresh access to lucrative Gulf markets after the UK secured a multi-billion-pound trade deal w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-seals-amp16337bn-gulf-trade-deal-with-boost-for-british-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:37:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-seals-amp16337bn-gulf-trade-deal-with-boost-for-british-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severn Trent expands free bowser scheme for livestock farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock farmers facing increasing pressure from dry weather are being offered free water bowsers by Severn Trent to help protect supplies ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/severn-trent-expands-free-bowser-scheme-for-livestock-farms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:37:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/severn-trent-expands-free-bowser-scheme-for-livestock-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers handed red diesel tax cut as fuel costs continue to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and hauliers will receive temporary fuel tax relief after the government announced new measures aimed at easing pressure from rising...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-handed-red-diesel-tax-cut-as-fuel-costs-continue-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:36:54 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-handed-red-diesel-tax-cut-as-fuel-costs-continue-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers face major changes under tighter creosote timber rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and fencing contractors could face major changes to timber supplies from 2027 under new restrictions tightening the use of creosote-...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-major-changes-under-tighter-creosote-timber-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:40:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-major-changes-under-tighter-creosote-timber-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns beef sector facing &amp;#39;critical period&amp;#39; as cattle prices fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s beef farmers are facing mounting pressure as falling cattle prices, rising costs and shrinking herd numbers threaten confidence ac...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-beef-sector-facing-amp39critical-periodamp39-as-cattle-prices-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:09:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-beef-sector-facing-amp39critical-periodamp39-as-cattle-prices-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nestl&amp;#233; and First Milk launch scheme to support next generation of dairy farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s next generation of dairy farmers is being targeted with a new leadership initiative designed to help young producers cope with mou...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nestlamp233-and-first-milk-launch-scheme-to-support-next-generation-of-dairy-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:39:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nestlamp233-and-first-milk-launch-scheme-to-support-next-generation-of-dairy-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poultry growth pushes Cranswick revenues close to &amp;#163;3bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cranswick&rsquo;s poultry business helped drive revenues close to &pound;3 billion after record Christmas trading and continued expansion across its ver...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-growth-pushes-cranswick-revenues-close-to-amp1633bn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:15:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-growth-pushes-cranswick-revenues-close-to-amp1633bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food price controls could heap pressure on British farms, industry warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family farms could face growing financial pressure under government plans to curb supermarket food price rises, industry leaders have warned...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-price-controls-could-heap-pressure-on-british-farms-industry-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:48:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-price-controls-could-heap-pressure-on-british-farms-industry-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey farmers face tougher welfare rules under RSPCA update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkey farmers supplying the RSPCA Assured scheme will face stricter welfare requirements under updated standards aimed at strengthening bir...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/turkey-farmers-face-tougher-welfare-rules-under-rspca-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:48:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/turkey-farmers-face-tougher-welfare-rules-under-rspca-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British farms face &amp;#39;unviable&amp;#39; future as climate extremes intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[British farms could become unviable in the worst years of climate disruption unless urgent action is taken to protect food production from h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-farms-face-amp39unviableamp39-future-as-climate-extremes-intensify/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:53:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-farms-face-amp39unviableamp39-future-as-climate-extremes-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organic food no safer for antibiotic resistance risk, UK study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organic and free-range food may be no safer than conventionally farmed products when it comes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), new UK rese...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/organic-food-no-safer-for-antibiotic-resistance-risk-uk-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:22:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/organic-food-no-safer-for-antibiotic-resistance-risk-uk-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco launches global search for farm technology innovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco has launched a global search for new farm technologies capable of helping future-proof British agriculture as farmers face rising cost...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-launches-global-search-for-farm-technology-innovations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:37:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-launches-global-search-for-farm-technology-innovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pullet sector facing crisis as rearers warn prices must rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pressure facing pullet rearers and hatcheries is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. While egg prices have improved significantly...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pullet-sector-facing-crisis-as-rearers-warn-prices-must-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:35:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pullet-sector-facing-crisis-as-rearers-warn-prices-must-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;300,000 training fund opens for Scotland&amp;#39;s new farming entrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[New entrants to Scottish agriculture can now apply for a share of &pound;300,000 in fully funded training support as the industry faces growing la...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163300000-training-fund-opens-for-scotlandamp39s-new-farming-entrants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:43:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163300000-training-fund-opens-for-scotlandamp39s-new-farming-entrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacular Easter Ross arable farm hits market for &amp;#163;2.3m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 402-acre arable farm overlooking both the Moray and Dornoch Firths has gone on the market for &pound;2.3 million, offering buyers a rare chance ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/spectacular-easter-ross-arable-farm-hits-market-for-amp16323m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:45:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/spectacular-easter-ross-arable-farm-hits-market-for-amp16323m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farms must work with nature to survive, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report has warned British farms risk becoming financially unsustainable unless agriculture works more closely with nature.The Natu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farms-must-work-with-nature-to-survive-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farms-must-work-with-nature-to-survive-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned not to undersell telecom mast sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners are being warned not to undersell telecom mast sites as operators and infrastructure investors increasingly target ru...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-not-to-undersell-telecom-mast-sites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-not-to-undersell-telecom-mast-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Clarkson&amp;#39;s Farm Season 5 trailer released ahead of June return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Video has released the first trailer for Clarkson&rsquo;s Farm Season 5, teasing more chaos at Diddly Squat with robot tractors, farming set...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-clarksonamp39s-farm-season-5-trailer-released-ahead-of-june-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:50:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-clarksonamp39s-farm-season-5-trailer-released-ahead-of-june-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer fined after digestate spill kills more than 1,600 fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cornish farmer has been fined after a digestate spill killed more than 1,600 fish and caused lasting damage to a protected river.Truro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-fined-after-digestate-spill-kills-more-than-1600-fish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:20:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-fined-after-digestate-spill-kills-more-than-1600-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egg farm fined &amp;#163;53k after worker trapped in conveyor machinery]]></title><description><![CDATA[An egg production company has been fined &pound;53,000 after a worker suffered serious nerve damage when he became trapped in moving conveyor mach...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/egg-farm-fined-amp16353k-after-worker-trapped-in-conveyor-machinery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:18:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/egg-farm-fined-amp16353k-after-worker-trapped-in-conveyor-machinery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra tightens waste carrier checks after cow approved for permit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cow approved for a waste carrier licence in less than three seconds has sparked a major government crackdown on rogue waste operators and ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-tightens-waste-carrier-checks-after-cow-approved-for-permit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:18:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-tightens-waste-carrier-checks-after-cow-approved-for-permit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef farmers warn national herd under threat after price falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s beef farmers are warning the national herd is under growing threat after another fall in farmgate prices intensified fears over th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beef-farmers-warn-national-herd-under-threat-after-price-falls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:16:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beef-farmers-warn-national-herd-under-threat-after-price-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1,000 trained to support mental health in Scottish farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 people across Scotland&rsquo;s farming and crofting communities have now been trained to spot the warning signs of mental health c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-1000-trained-to-support-mental-health-in-scottish-farming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:19:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-1000-trained-to-support-mental-health-in-scottish-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage sheep handler targets Bath and West glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a decade in the show ring, teenage sheep handler Sophie Long is aiming for her biggest success yet at this year&rsquo;s Royal Bath and West ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/teenage-sheep-handler-targets-bath-and-west-glory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:47:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/teenage-sheep-handler-targets-bath-and-west-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ozempic boom could reshape future demand for red meat, AHDB warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could fundamentally reshape future demand for red meat as consumers shift towards smaller porti...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ozempic-boom-could-reshape-future-demand-for-red-meat-ahdb-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:46:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ozempic-boom-could-reshape-future-demand-for-red-meat-ahdb-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New agri-drone system launched as farm automation gathers pace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agricultural drones are rapidly becoming mainstream on modern farms as growers look to reduce chemical use, cut labour costs and improve eff...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-agri-drone-system-launched-as-farm-automation-gathers-pace/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:14:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-agri-drone-system-launched-as-farm-automation-gathers-pace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wool prices jump 70% in major turnaround for UK sheep sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers are finally seeing wool become commercially valuable again after British wool prices climbed to their highest level in a decad...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wool-prices-jump-70-in-major-turnaround-for-uk-sheep-sector/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:05:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wool-prices-jump-70-in-major-turnaround-for-uk-sheep-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs to examine Iran war&amp;#39;s growing impact on UK food prices and farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growing impact of the Iran war on food prices, fertiliser supplies and UK farming costs will come under scrutiny by MPs next week amid w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-to-examine-iran-waramp39s-growing-impact-on-uk-food-prices-and-farming/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:11:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-to-examine-iran-waramp39s-growing-impact-on-uk-food-prices-and-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland farmers set for expanded Farming with Nature support]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major expansion of Northern Ireland&rsquo;s Farming with Nature programme will open to farmers next month under plans unveiled by DAERA Minister...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-farmers-set-for-expanded-farming-with-nature-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:53:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-farmers-set-for-expanded-farming-with-nature-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of pounds-worth of GPS farming tech stolen in A47 raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organised thieves stole thousands of pounds-worth of GPS farming equipment during overnight raids on farms along the A47.Agricultural ve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/thousands-of-pounds-worth-of-gps-farming-tech-stolen-in-a47-raids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:31:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/thousands-of-pounds-worth-of-gps-farming-tech-stolen-in-a47-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman banned from owning dogs after 35 sheep killed in attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been banned from owning dogs after her pets killed 35 sheep and injured 14 more in a devastating livestock attack on Suffolk far...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/woman-banned-from-owning-dogs-after-35-sheep-killed-in-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:32:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/woman-banned-from-owning-dogs-after-35-sheep-killed-in-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hare coursing gangs targeted in new Essex Police crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers terrorised by violent hare coursing gangs have welcomed a major Essex Police crackdown after months of escalating attacks, intimidat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/hare-coursing-gangs-targeted-in-new-essex-police-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:32:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/hare-coursing-gangs-targeted-in-new-essex-police-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Significant number&amp;#39; of sheep die in Shropshire lorry crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of sheep were left strewn across a Shropshire road after a livestock lorry overturned, killing what police described as a &ldquo;signific...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39significant-numberamp39-of-sheep-die-in-shropshire-lorry-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:29:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39significant-numberamp39-of-sheep-die-in-shropshire-lorry-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHDB releases &amp;#163;1.9m levy reserves for priority horticulture projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s horticulture sector is to receive &pound;1.9 million in fresh funding amid growing pressure on growers from rising costs, labour shortag...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-releases-amp16319m-levy-reserves-for-priority-horticulture-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:29:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-releases-amp16319m-levy-reserves-for-priority-horticulture-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Welsh rural minister handed major farming challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farming faces a political reset after Llyr Gruffydd was appointed Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability.The new...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-welsh-rural-minister-handed-major-farming-challenges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:01:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-welsh-rural-minister-handed-major-farming-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain tightens African swine fever defences to protect &amp;#163;8bn pig sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain is stepping up defences against one of the world&rsquo;s most damaging livestock diseases amid growing concerns African swine fever could ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/britain-tightens-african-swine-fever-defences-to-protect-amp1638bn-pig-sector/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:01:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/britain-tightens-african-swine-fever-defences-to-protect-amp1638bn-pig-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming remains Britain&amp;#39;s deadliest industry after rise in fatalities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming has once again been named Britain&rsquo;s deadliest industry after 33 agricultural workers lost their lives in the past year alone.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-remains-britainamp39s-deadliest-industry-after-rise-in-fatalities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:17:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-remains-britainamp39s-deadliest-industry-after-rise-in-fatalities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White-tailed eagles to return to Exmoor despite farming concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[White-tailed eagles will return to Exmoor this summer under a controversial conservation scheme that supporters say will help restore a lost...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/white-tailed-eagles-to-return-to-exmoor-despite-farming-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:51:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/white-tailed-eagles-to-return-to-exmoor-despite-farming-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK leek growers pin hopes on genetics amid rising crop pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK leek growers are racing to futureproof production against climate volatility, rising costs and shrinking crop protection options &mdash; with p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-leek-growers-pin-hopes-on-genetics-amid-rising-crop-pressures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:51:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-leek-growers-pin-hopes-on-genetics-amid-rising-crop-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courts handed tougher powers to tackle hare coursing offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hare coursers face tougher sentencing from next month as courts move to crack down on a crime rural communities say is causing growing fear,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/courts-handed-tougher-powers-to-tackle-hare-coursing-offences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:51:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/courts-handed-tougher-powers-to-tackle-hare-coursing-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booming egg demand drives growth across UK poultry sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s appetite for eggs has surged past 200 eggs per person a year, creating major growth opportunities for producers despite mounting p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/booming-egg-demand-drives-growth-across-uk-poultry-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:10:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/booming-egg-demand-drives-growth-across-uk-poultry-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poultry sector warned it must stop letting activists shape the narrative]]></title><description><![CDATA[The poultry sector must stop allowing activists to shape the public conversation around farming and welfare issues, industry leaders warned ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-sector-warned-it-must-stop-letting-activists-shape-the-narrative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:38:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-sector-warned-it-must-stop-letting-activists-shape-the-narrative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon County Show to honour 94-year-old after lifetime of visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 94-year-old man whose visits to the Devon County Show stretch back to wartime Britain is set to be honoured after nearly eight decades att...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/devon-county-show-to-honour-94-year-old-after-lifetime-of-visits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:33:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/devon-county-show-to-honour-94-year-old-after-lifetime-of-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and volatility set to reshape global agriculture trading, analysis warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI and data-driven trading models are set to transform global agricultural markets, with firms failing to adapt at risk of falling behind, a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ai-and-volatility-set-to-reshape-global-agriculture-trading-analysis-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:09:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ai-and-volatility-set-to-reshape-global-agriculture-trading-analysis-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industry body warns fuel crisis could leave crops rotting in UK fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could be forced to leave crops rotting in fields unless ministers prioritise fuel supplies as global shortages deepen, the Central A...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/industry-body-warns-fuel-crisis-could-leave-crops-rotting-in-uk-fields/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:44:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/industry-body-warns-fuel-crisis-could-leave-crops-rotting-in-uk-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons supplier cuts spark fresh fears for struggling pig sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pig farmers supplying Morrisons&rsquo; Woodheads abattoir are facing growing uncertainty after the supermarket moved to cut suppliers amid deepeni...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/morrisons-supplier-cuts-spark-fresh-fears-for-struggling-pig-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/morrisons-supplier-cuts-spark-fresh-fears-for-struggling-pig-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Packham challenge fails to halt AHDB red meat campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[AHDB has vowed to press ahead with its Let&rsquo;s Eat Balanced campaign after largely defeating an advertising complaint brought by TV presenter ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/chris-packham-challenge-fails-to-halt-ahdb-red-meat-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:18:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/chris-packham-challenge-fails-to-halt-ahdb-red-meat-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court rejects farmers&amp;#39; challenge to inheritance tax changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers have lost a High Court bid to challenge the government&rsquo;s controversial inheritance tax reforms, in the latest setback for campaigner...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/high-court-rejects-farmersamp39-challenge-to-inheritance-tax-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:51:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/high-court-rejects-farmersamp39-challenge-to-inheritance-tax-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation extended as government pushes fertiliser sector overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is proposing major changes to UK fertiliser rules aimed at reducing reliance on imported fertilisers, supporting innovation a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/consultation-extended-as-government-pushes-fertiliser-sector-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:51:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/consultation-extended-as-government-pushes-fertiliser-sector-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI Water launches fully funded farming scheme in Co Armagh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in Co Armagh are being offered free funding and practical support to help reduce pollution, improve soil retention and protect local...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-water-launches-fully-funded-farming-scheme-in-co-armagh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:19:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-water-launches-fully-funded-farming-scheme-in-co-armagh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef price collapse sparks &amp;#39;perfect storm&amp;#39; warning in Northern Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland&rsquo;s beef sector is facing a &ldquo;perfect storm&rdquo; as factory prices fall sharply, imported beef volumes surge and cattle backlogs g...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beef-price-collapse-sparks-amp39perfect-stormamp39-warning-in-northern-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:41:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beef-price-collapse-sparks-amp39perfect-stormamp39-warning-in-northern-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns dairy and beef farms could face &amp;#163;8,000 permit costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy and beef farmers could face thousands of pounds in new environmental permit costs under controversial government proposals currently b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-dairy-and-beef-farms-could-face-amp1638000-permit-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:13:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-dairy-and-beef-farms-could-face-amp1638000-permit-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New &amp;#163;5m agri-tech competition launched to help ideas reach farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming businesses developing new technologies and on-farm innovations are being offered a share of &pound;5 million in government funding aimed a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-amp1635m-agri-tech-competition-launched-to-help-ideas-reach-farms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:54:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-amp1635m-agri-tech-competition-launched-to-help-ideas-reach-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor driven into house sparks major police investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested after a tractor was rammed into a house in Middlesbrough during the early hours of Saturday morning, sparking a m...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tractor-driven-into-house-sparks-major-police-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:49:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tractor-driven-into-house-sparks-major-police-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm fined more than &amp;#163;19,000 over damage to protected Welsh wildlife site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farming company in Ceredigion has been fined more than &pound;19,000 after damaging Wales&rsquo; only protected wildlife site designated specifically ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-fined-more-than-amp16319000-over-damage-to-protected-welsh-wildlife-site/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:45:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-fined-more-than-amp16319000-over-damage-to-protected-welsh-wildlife-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blameWhen her phone rang at around 5pm on 8 September 2016, Rosy Auffray was still at work. It was one of her daughters, distressed, calling to tell her that their father, Jean-Ren&eacute;, had not come back from his daily run. Only the family dog had returned, alone and exhausted. Rosy rushed back home.When she arrived, Rosy noticed that the dog was behaving bizarrely: she re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/i-couldnt-breathe-the-sinister-spread-of-frances-killer-seaweed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/i-couldnt-breathe-the-sinister-spread-of-frances-killer-seaweed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming community rallies behind &amp;#163;5m cancer centre appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and livestock traders have raised more than &pound;26,000 towards a new cancer centre in Telford following a major fundraising effort at S...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-community-rallies-behind-amp1635m-cancer-centre-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:02:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-community-rallies-behind-amp1635m-cancer-centre-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates decry Trump’s plan to open 24m acres of federal lands to cattle grazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opponents say administration&rsquo;s plan prioritizes big agriculture at expense of wildlife and protected speciesNew legal action aims to head off a Trump administration plan to open up to 24m acres of federal lands to cattle grazing, which opponents characterized as a gift to big agriculture and said could cause a spike in deaths among already imperiled wolves, grizzlies, steelhead salmon and other wildlife.The plan also calls for opening up parts of Grand Canyon national park, and other sensi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/advocates-decry-trumps-plan-to-open-24m-acres-of-federal-lands-to-cattle-grazing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/advocates-decry-trumps-plan-to-open-24m-acres-of-federal-lands-to-cattle-grazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Six minutes to switch off&amp;#39;: New scheme targets mental health in farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new initiative is encouraging farmers to switch off for just six minutes a day by picking up a book, as concern grows over stress, isolati...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39six-minutes-to-switch-offamp39-new-scheme-targets-mental-health-in-farming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:46:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39six-minutes-to-switch-offamp39-new-scheme-targets-mental-health-in-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep thief farmer jailed after seven-year livestock crime spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lincolnshire farmer who stole hundreds of sheep from livestock markets across England over a seven-year period has been jailed for four-an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-thief-farmer-jailed-after-seven-year-livestock-crime-spree/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:10:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-thief-farmer-jailed-after-seven-year-livestock-crime-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI farmers warned over 15 May deadline for support payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in Northern Ireland are being warned they could face penalties or lose payment entitlements if they fail to submit their 2026 Single...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-warned-over-15-may-deadline-for-support-payments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:03:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-warned-over-15-may-deadline-for-support-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors reject 185-acre solar farm on Nottinghamshire farmland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a 185-acre solar farm on agricultural land near a Nottinghamshire conservation village have been unanimously rejected by councillo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/councillors-reject-185-acre-solar-farm-on-nottinghamshire-farmland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:03:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/councillors-reject-185-acre-solar-farm-on-nottinghamshire-farmland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;3m boost puts raspberry-picking robots on track for UK farm rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Autonomous raspberry-picking robots are set to be rolled out on UK farms after Fieldwork Robotics secured &pound;3 million in funding to accelerat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1633m-boost-puts-raspberry-picking-robots-on-track-for-uk-farm-rollout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:58:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1633m-boost-puts-raspberry-picking-robots-on-track-for-uk-farm-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gamekeepers warn rural workers are being &amp;#39;pushed off the land&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamekeepers across England and Wales fear for their jobs, homes and future livelihoods as mounting policy pressure intensifies across the ru...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gamekeepers-warn-rural-workers-are-being-amp39pushed-off-the-landamp39/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:04:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gamekeepers-warn-rural-workers-are-being-amp39pushed-off-the-landamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pig backlog deepens as producers battle falling prices and rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s pig sector is under growing strain as processor breakdowns, weak demand and rising costs leave pigs backed up on farms and prices ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-backlog-deepens-as-producers-battle-falling-prices-and-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:09:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-backlog-deepens-as-producers-battle-falling-prices-and-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil-based products are everywhere, from fertiliser to fashion. What are the alternatives?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Substituting the petrochemicals that underpin everyday life is challenging, but there are ways to produce what we need without fossil fuelsI tried to live for 24 hours without using oil-based products. It was ridiculously impossibleFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe standoff in the strait of Hormuz has shown just how dependent the world&rsquo;s economy is on fossil fuels. From petrochemicals to plastics and fertili]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/oil-based-products-are-everywhere-from-fertiliser-to-fashion-what-are-the-alternatives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/oil-based-products-are-everywhere-from-fertiliser-to-fashion-what-are-the-alternatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm leaders call on councils and Senedd to back British agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming leaders are pressing newly elected councillors and Senedd members to put food security, rural investment and farm profitability at t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-call-on-councils-and-senedd-to-back-british-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:37:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-call-on-councils-and-senedd-to-back-british-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland drives sharp rise in UK organic farmland figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organic farmland in the UK has reached its highest level in more than a decade, with new figures showing continued growth in land being conv...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scotland-drives-sharp-rise-in-uk-organic-farmland-figures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:54:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scotland-drives-sharp-rise-in-uk-organic-farmland-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns sugar sector &amp;#39;uniquely exposed&amp;#39; to global market shocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sugar beet growers are warning of a deepening financial squeeze as rising fuel and fertiliser costs collide with weak global sugar prices an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-sugar-sector-amp39uniquely-exposedamp39-to-global-market-shocks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:35:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-sugar-sector-amp39uniquely-exposedamp39-to-global-market-shocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarkson expands Diddly Squat brand with major Ocado partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson&rsquo;s Diddly Squat Farm Shop is heading into online grocery aisles nationwide through a new partnership with Ocado aimed at supp...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/clarkson-expands-diddly-squat-brand-with-major-ocado-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:03:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/clarkson-expands-diddly-squat-brand-with-major-ocado-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man denies manslaughter charge over boy&amp;#39;s death on Cumbria farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has denied the manslaughter of an eight-year-old boy who died after being shot on a farm in Cumbria.Allan Thursby, 64, pleaded not...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-denies-manslaughter-charge-over-boyamp39s-death-on-cumbria-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-denies-manslaughter-charge-over-boyamp39s-death-on-cumbria-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The worst time for wheat’: US farmers face losses to extreme heat and drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperature swings have left crops across the Plains in terrible conditions, with some farmers opting not to harvestMerrill Nielsen&rsquo;s wheat crop looked healthy after he planted it in the fall on his 2,500-acre farm in north-central Kansas, about 50 miles west of Salina, the plants benefiting from higher-than-normal November rainfall.But an abnormally warm and dry winter, followed by extreme temperature variability, stressed the developing wheat. In the winter-to-spring transition, temperat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/the-worst-time-for-wheat-us-farmers-face-losses-to-extreme-heat-and-drought/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/the-worst-time-for-wheat-us-farmers-face-losses-to-extreme-heat-and-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSPCA unveils major welfare overhaul for beef cattle farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of beef cattle could see major welfare improvements under sweeping new RSPCA standards coming into force later this year.The u...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rspca-unveils-major-welfare-overhaul-for-beef-cattle-farms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:43:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rspca-unveils-major-welfare-overhaul-for-beef-cattle-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils meet farm animals through &amp;#39;Loan a Lamb&amp;#39; scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[School playgrounds across Sussex and Surrey have been transformed into mini farms after thousands of pupils welcomed ewes and lambs into the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/thousands-of-pupils-meet-farm-animals-through-amp39loan-a-lambamp39-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:54:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/thousands-of-pupils-meet-farm-animals-through-amp39loan-a-lambamp39-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists develop promising vaccine system targeting pig coronaviruses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say a new vaccine platform could help protect pigs against multiple coronaviruses while also supporting efforts to prevent future...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-develop-promising-vaccine-system-targeting-pig-coronaviruses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:10:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-develop-promising-vaccine-system-targeting-pig-coronaviruses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns tariff cuts send &amp;#39;worrying signal&amp;#39; for British farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government plans to suspend tariffs on a range of imported food products have triggered fresh concern from farming leaders, who warn the mov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-tariff-cuts-send-amp39worrying-signalamp39-for-british-farming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:06:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-tariff-cuts-send-amp39worrying-signalamp39-for-british-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHDB to shut down Farmbench as levy pressures mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[AHDB is to close its Farmbench benchmarking tool after falling levy income and mounting financial pressure forced the organisation to make w...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-to-shut-down-farmbench-as-levy-pressures-mount/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:40:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-to-shut-down-farmbench-as-levy-pressures-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish farming leader Kate Rowell wins national agriculture award]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Scotland&rsquo;s most prominent farming voices has been recognised at the 2026 National Women in Agriculture Awards after years spent champ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farming-leader-kate-rowell-wins-national-agriculture-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:29:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farming-leader-kate-rowell-wins-national-agriculture-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England flags agriculture as sector under financial stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agriculture has been flagged by the Bank of England as a sector facing &ldquo;elevated financial stress&rdquo; as rising fuel, fertiliser and energy cos...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bank-of-england-flags-agriculture-as-sector-under-financial-stress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:26:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bank-of-england-flags-agriculture-as-sector-under-financial-stress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure grows over glyphosate ahead of major UK review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure is mounting on the government over the future of glyphosate use in UK farming, as the NFU and environmental campaigners clash ahead...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pressure-grows-over-glyphosate-ahead-of-major-uk-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:52:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pressure-grows-over-glyphosate-ahead-of-major-uk-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Mutual warns against cutting corners during silage harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being warned not to cut corners on machinery maintenance ahead of silage season after new figures showed vehicle and machinery i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-mutual-warns-against-cutting-corners-during-silage-harvest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:21:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-mutual-warns-against-cutting-corners-during-silage-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agflation surges to 8.4% as fears grow over farm cost crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agricultural input inflation has surged to 8.4%, intensifying pressure on UK farmers as new analysis from Andersons warns a potential &ldquo;cost ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/agflation-surges-to-84-as-fears-grow-over-farm-cost-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:56:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/agflation-surges-to-84-as-fears-grow-over-farm-cost-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland and Island farmers to benefit from abattoir expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remote farmers and crofters across the Highlands and islands will soon find it easier to get livestock processed, as Mull Slaughterhouse &amp; B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/highland-and-island-farmers-to-benefit-from-abattoir-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:17:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/highland-and-island-farmers-to-benefit-from-abattoir-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British wool prices hit highest level in a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[British wool prices have hit their highest level in a decade, delivering a major boost for sheep farmers after years of weak returns and dif...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-wool-prices-hit-highest-level-in-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:31:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-wool-prices-hit-highest-level-in-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British dairy exports hit record &amp;#163;2.2bn as Asia demand surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[British dairy exports hit a record &pound;2.2 billion last year as growing demand across Asia helped drive strong international sales of UK produc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-dairy-exports-hit-record-amp16322bn-as-asia-demand-surges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:59:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-dairy-exports-hit-record-amp16322bn-as-asia-demand-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growers urged to rethink break crops as linseed prices top &amp;#163;500/t]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mounting pressure on oilseed rape profitability is driving renewed interest in winter linseed, as growers battle rising input costs, volatil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/growers-urged-to-rethink-break-crops-as-linseed-prices-top-amp163500t/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:49:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/growers-urged-to-rethink-break-crops-as-linseed-prices-top-amp163500t/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain increasingly reliant on imported meat, new figures reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain imported a record &pound;5 billion worth of meat last year, as concerns grow across the farming industry over the UK&rsquo;s long-term food resi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/britain-increasingly-reliant-on-imported-meat-new-figures-reveal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:49:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/britain-increasingly-reliant-on-imported-meat-new-figures-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Elan Valley farm tenancies open for first time in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four farm tenancies on one of Wales&rsquo;s most iconic rural estates are being released for the first time in years, opening up a rare opportunit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-elan-valley-farm-tenancies-open-for-first-time-in-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:33:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rare-elan-valley-farm-tenancies-open-for-first-time-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global food giants lag behind on animal welfare commitments, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global food companies are failing to turn animal welfare promises into meaningful action, despite years of public commitments to improve sta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/global-food-giants-lag-behind-on-animal-welfare-commitments-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:12:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/global-food-giants-lag-behind-on-animal-welfare-commitments-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dorset farms ordered to pay &amp;#163;33,500 after slurry pollution incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Dorset farm businesses have been forced to pay &pound;33,500 after slurry pollution incidents contaminated local waterways and triggered an ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dorset-farms-ordered-to-pay-amp16333500-after-slurry-pollution-incidents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:12:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dorset-farms-ordered-to-pay-amp16333500-after-slurry-pollution-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm contracting costs rise as fuel and labour pressures bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm contracting costs are rising across the UK as operators face mounting pressure from inflation, labour and volatile fuel prices, new fig...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-contracting-costs-rise-as-fuel-and-labour-pressures-bite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:30:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-contracting-costs-rise-as-fuel-and-labour-pressures-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers push back on plans to bring back golden eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers must not be sidelined in plans to reintroduce golden eagles to northern England, the NFU has warned, as the government commits &pound;1 mi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-push-back-on-plans-to-bring-back-golden-eagles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:36:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-push-back-on-plans-to-bring-back-golden-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer takes on 268-mile trek to support farming mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish farmer is set to take on a gruelling 268-mile trek across some of Britain&rsquo;s toughest terrain to raise funds for agricultural ment...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-takes-on-268-mile-trek-to-support-farming-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:41:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-takes-on-268-mile-trek-to-support-farming-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFU appoints new president as NI farming sector faces pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ulster Farmers&rsquo; Union has appointed a new president as Northern Ireland&rsquo;s farming sector faces mounting pressure on environmental policy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ufu-appoints-new-president-as-ni-farming-sector-faces-pressures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:16:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ufu-appoints-new-president-as-ni-farming-sector-faces-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to save organic farm as community raises &amp;#163;270,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community campaign to save an organic Shropshire farm has entered a decisive phase, with more than &pound;270,000 raised as locals race to secur...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/race-to-save-organic-farm-as-community-raises-amp163270000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:16:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/race-to-save-organic-farm-as-community-raises-amp163270000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;They are violent&amp;#39;: Essex farmer hit by wave of hare coursing attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Essex farmer says he fears for his safety after suffering more than 200 hare coursing incidents and repeated violent attacks in under a y...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39they-are-violentamp39-essex-farmer-hit-by-wave-of-hare-coursing-attacks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:16:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39they-are-violentamp39-essex-farmer-hit-by-wave-of-hare-coursing-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADAS launches tool to reveal true cost of crop rotation choices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could soon make clearer decisions on crop rotations, as a new tool aims to spell out the trade-offs between profit and environmental...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/adas-launches-tool-to-reveal-true-cost-of-crop-rotation-choices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:16:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/adas-launches-tool-to-reveal-true-cost-of-crop-rotation-choices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scheme bringing sheep into schools reaches 6,000 children this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 6,000 schoolchildren have been given hands-on access to farming this year, as a scheme tackling growing disconnection from food pr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scheme-bringing-sheep-into-schools-reaches-6000-children-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scheme-bringing-sheep-into-schools-reaches-6000-children-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arla raises milk price while Muller and First Milk stand firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy markets are beginning to steady &mdash; but UK farmers are facing a widening split as milk prices head in different directions.Arla has ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-raises-milk-price-while-muller-and-first-milk-stand-firm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:05:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-raises-milk-price-while-muller-and-first-milk-stand-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising costs push UK food prices towards 50% surge by 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK food prices are on track to surge 50% by late 2026, piling further pressure on household budgets as energy shocks and climate pressures c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rising-costs-push-uk-food-prices-towards-50-surge-by-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:27:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rising-costs-push-uk-food-prices-towards-50-surge-by-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;500 vet fees spark concern over Sustainable Farming Scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farmers have warned that rising veterinary costs linked to the Sustainable Farming Scheme could deter participation, as uncertainty gr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163500-vet-fees-spark-concern-over-sustainable-farming-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:23:54 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163500-vet-fees-spark-concern-over-sustainable-farming-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More farming co-operatives could ‘unleash growth’ in UK, finds report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater agricultural collaboration can improve food security and resilience to global crises, says policy paperAgricultural co-operatives could &ldquo;unleash growth&rdquo; in the UK and improve national food security in the face of crises such as the Middle East conflict by &ldquo;improving the resilience of UK farms&rdquo;, according to a report.The policy paper produced by the Co-operative party, which backs influential Labour MPs including Steve Reed and Jonathan Reynolds, calls for &ldquo;a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-farming-co-operatives-could-unleash-growth-in-uk-finds-report/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-farming-co-operatives-could-unleash-growth-in-uk-finds-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tippers face driving bans in crackdown on rural dumping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-tippers could soon lose their driving licences under tougher new powers aimed at tackling illegal dumping on farmland and in rural commu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fly-tippers-face-driving-bans-in-crackdown-on-rural-dumping/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:54:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fly-tippers-face-driving-bans-in-crackdown-on-rural-dumping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New entrant scheme launches 61-acre Dales farm opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare opportunity to enter farming in the Yorkshire Dales has been launched, with a fully equipped starter farm being offered to new entran...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-entrant-scheme-launches-61-acre-dales-farm-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:21:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-entrant-scheme-launches-61-acre-dales-farm-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for UK-wide food law as fertiliser and fuel prices soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming groups are calling for a new legislative framework to strengthen domestic food production, as soaring fertiliser and fuel costs thre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/call-for-uk-wide-food-law-as-fertiliser-and-fuel-prices-soar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:53:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/call-for-uk-wide-food-law-as-fertiliser-and-fuel-prices-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm divorces outstrip City splits in complexity, new data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s most complex divorces are increasingly playing out in the countryside, as farm assets and family businesses prove harder to divide...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-divorces-outstrip-city-splits-in-complexity-new-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:04:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-divorces-outstrip-city-splits-in-complexity-new-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arla lifts milk price by 1.76ppl as markets steady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arla has lifted its conventional milk price by 1.76p per litre for May, taking it to 35.83ppl as global dairy markets begin to stabilise.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-lifts-milk-price-by-176ppl-as-markets-steady/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:04:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-lifts-milk-price-by-176ppl-as-markets-steady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish farm profits hit record &amp;#163;1.5 billion in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s farming profits hit a record &pound;1.5 billion in 2025, driven by strong commodity prices and steady costs, according to Scottish gove...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farm-profits-hit-record-amp16315-billion-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:11:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farm-profits-hit-record-amp16315-billion-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RHASS back in the black with &amp;#163;551k turnaround after two-year losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[RHASS has returned to profit with a &pound;551,000 surplus after two years of heavy losses, following a strong showing from last year&rsquo;s Royal High...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rhass-back-in-the-black-with-amp163551k-turnaround-after-two-year-losses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:11:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rhass-back-in-the-black-with-amp163551k-turnaround-after-two-year-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poultry housing rules scrapped in NI after bird flu easing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poultry keepers in Northern Ireland will soon be able to let birds outside again, as housing restrictions brought in during the winter bird ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-housing-rules-scrapped-in-ni-after-bird-flu-easing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:46:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-housing-rules-scrapped-in-ni-after-bird-flu-easing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers given final chance as FETF funding deadline extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers have been given a final two-week window to apply for funding under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), after the gover...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-given-final-chance-as-fetf-funding-deadline-extended/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:46:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-given-final-chance-as-fetf-funding-deadline-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers deploy drones to tackle rural crime in UK first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drones are being deployed by volunteers to tackle rural crime in Nottinghamshire, in what police say is a UK first.The county has become...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/volunteers-deploy-drones-to-tackle-rural-crime-in-uk-first/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:39:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/volunteers-deploy-drones-to-tackle-rural-crime-in-uk-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest hits Downing Street over fears of chlorinated chicken in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A banner carrying more than 150,000 names was unveiled outside Downing Street, as pressure mounts on the government not to relax UK food sta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/protest-hits-downing-street-over-fears-of-chlorinated-chicken-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:06:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/protest-hits-downing-street-over-fears-of-chlorinated-chicken-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm emissions fall — but progress uneven across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s farms are cutting emissions and pollution &mdash; but progress remains uneven and challenges persist across the sector.New modelling...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-emissions-fall-but-progress-uneven-across-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-emissions-fall-but-progress-uneven-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish cattle supplies tighten despite slight rise in numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish cattle supplies remain under pressure despite early signs of stabilisation, with tight availability expected to persist throughout ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-cattle-supplies-tighten-despite-slight-rise-in-numbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:06:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-cattle-supplies-tighten-despite-slight-rise-in-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[102-acre Kent farm taken out of production for nature project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kent farm is being taken out of agricultural production and transformed into a permanent nature reserve, as private investment in biodiver...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/102-acre-kent-farm-taken-out-of-production-for-nature-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:06:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/102-acre-kent-farm-taken-out-of-production-for-nature-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law lets police seize stolen farm kit without warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police will be able to seize stolen farm machinery without a warrant under new laws, as rural crime continues to cost the industry millions....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-law-lets-police-seize-stolen-farm-kit-without-warrant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:38:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-law-lets-police-seize-stolen-farm-kit-without-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vets call for total ban on hen cages as welfare concerns grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of laying hens in the UK are still confined to cages no bigger than an A4 sheet of paper, as vets call for a complete ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/vets-call-for-total-ban-on-hen-cages-as-welfare-concerns-grow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:10:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/vets-call-for-total-ban-on-hen-cages-as-welfare-concerns-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs taken from Westminster to farm frontline as cost pressures bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have been taken out of Westminster and into the realities of British farming, as rising costs and policy pressures continue to mount for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-taken-from-westminster-to-farm-frontline-as-cost-pressures-bite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:28:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-taken-from-westminster-to-farm-frontline-as-cost-pressures-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebuilt Beaufort herd crowned British Friesian Herd of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dairy herd rebuilt from the ground up has been crowned the best in the country, as the Beaufort herd takes the British Friesian Herd of th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rebuilt-beaufort-herd-crowned-british-friesian-herd-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rebuilt-beaufort-herd-crowned-british-friesian-herd-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormont unites on bovine TB — but farmers demand action now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stormont has finally united on bovine TB &mdash; but farmers in Northern Ireland say years of delay must now give way to urgent action.The ind...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/stormont-unites-on-bovine-tb-but-farmers-demand-action-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:08:54 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/stormont-unites-on-bovine-tb-but-farmers-demand-action-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pig sector warns EU reset could weaken UK biosecurity defences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh warnings over illegal meat imports have intensified pressure on the government to avoid weakening UK border controls in any post-Brexi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-sector-warns-eu-reset-could-weaken-uk-biosecurity-defences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:08:54 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-sector-warns-eu-reset-could-weaken-uk-biosecurity-defences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being crushed by farm machinery in Shropshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died after being crushed by farm machinery in Shropshire, in an incident that highlights the ongoing dangers of working with heavy...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-dies-after-being-crushed-by-farm-machinery-in-shropshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:38:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-dies-after-being-crushed-by-farm-machinery-in-shropshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British farmers deliver 38 vehicles to Ukraine front line in latest convoy]]></title><description><![CDATA[British farmers have delivered another convoy of vehicles to Ukraine&rsquo;s front line, providing vital support to troops and emergency teams ope...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-farmers-deliver-38-vehicles-to-ukraine-front-line-in-latest-convoy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:38:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-farmers-deliver-38-vehicles-to-ukraine-front-line-in-latest-convoy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chlorinated chicken with a side of safety warnings | Letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erik Millstone and Tim Lang look at the evidence. Plus a letter from a woman who had campylobacter while pregnantYou were right to report (23 April) that government officials have actively considered how to respond to US pressure to accept imports of &ldquo;chemical-washed chicken&rdquo; and other processed products.This matters to the public, for whom chlorinated chicken has become a test case for whether UK standards are lowered for commercial and political reasons. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/chlorinated-chicken-with-a-side-of-safety-warnings-letters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/chlorinated-chicken-with-a-side-of-safety-warnings-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra unlocks national soil map to boost farm decision-making]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and land managers now have free access to detailed soil data that could help shape cropping decisions, land use and long-term farm p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-unlocks-national-soil-map-to-boost-farm-decision-making/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:27:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-unlocks-national-soil-map-to-boost-farm-decision-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue vaccine rolled out across UK as midge season threat looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bluetongue vaccine has become available across the UK at a critical time, as the disease continues to pose a threat ahead of the peak midg...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-vaccine-rolled-out-across-uk-as-midge-season-threat-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:23:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-vaccine-rolled-out-across-uk-as-midge-season-threat-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Well-known farming faces line up for RSABI football fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming personalities &mdash; including stars of BBC&rsquo;s This Farming Life &mdash; are set to take to the pitch in a major charity football tournament aim...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/well-known-farming-faces-line-up-for-rsabi-football-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:20:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/well-known-farming-faces-line-up-for-rsabi-football-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens ordered to pay after destroying farmer&amp;#39;s crops in moped rampage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers have been ordered to pay for the destruction of a farmer&rsquo;s crops after causing thousands of pounds worth of damage on private ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/teens-ordered-to-pay-after-destroying-farmeramp39s-crops-in-moped-rampage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:20:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/teens-ordered-to-pay-after-destroying-farmeramp39s-crops-in-moped-rampage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;150m Essex greenhouse approved in boost for UK food security]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;150 million greenhouse development in Essex has been approved, in a move that could strengthen domestic food production and reduce the UK...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163150m-essex-greenhouse-approved-in-boost-for-uk-food-security/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:07:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163150m-essex-greenhouse-approved-in-boost-for-uk-food-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Cymru warns Wales could lose ground without access to gene editing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farmers risk falling behind the rest of the UK without access to gene editing, NFU Cymru has warned, as the Senedd election approaches...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-warns-wales-could-lose-ground-without-access-to-gene-editing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:41:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-warns-wales-could-lose-ground-without-access-to-gene-editing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dorset vineyard and farm hits market for &amp;#163;1m in rare mixed-use sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dorset farm combining a fully established vineyard with traditional pasture and river meadows has come to market, highlighting the growing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dorset-vineyard-and-farm-hits-market-for-amp1631m-in-rare-mixed-use-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:15:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dorset-vineyard-and-farm-hits-market-for-amp1631m-in-rare-mixed-use-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep vaccines could save farmers up to &amp;#163;8,430 per 100 ewes, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers could save up to &pound;8,430 per 100 ewes by vaccinating against abortion diseases, with new research showing the financial benefit...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-vaccines-could-save-farmers-up-to-amp1638430-per-100-ewes-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:47:46 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-vaccines-could-save-farmers-up-to-amp1638430-per-100-ewes-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Sisters unveils &amp;#163;50m UK investment in low-carbon poultry feed shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;50 million investment into British agriculture forms part of a major overhaul by 2 Sisters Food Group to cut the carbon footprint of its ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/2-sisters-unveils-amp16350m-uk-investment-in-low-carbon-poultry-feed-shift/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:47:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/2-sisters-unveils-amp16350m-uk-investment-in-low-carbon-poultry-feed-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime 600-acre North Yorkshire arable block hits market for &amp;#163;7.2m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare opportunity to acquire nearly 600 acres of prime North Yorkshire farmland has come to market, as large-scale blocks of this kind rema...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/prime-600-acre-north-yorkshire-arable-block-hits-market-for-amp16372m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:07:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/prime-600-acre-north-yorkshire-arable-block-hits-market-for-amp16372m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven in court over suspected hare coursing on farmland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven men have been charged following a suspected hare coursing incident in Wiltshire, in a case highlighting the continued impact of rural ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-in-court-over-suspected-hare-coursing-on-farmland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:53:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-in-court-over-suspected-hare-coursing-on-farmland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60% of landowners less likely to plant trees after IHT reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inheritance tax changes are threatening the future of tree planting in the UK, with a majority of landowners now less likely to invest in ne...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/60-of-landowners-less-likely-to-plant-trees-after-iht-reforms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:20:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/60-of-landowners-less-likely-to-plant-trees-after-iht-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New wildfire commission aims to cut risk across UK moorlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new UK-wide commission has been launched as wildfires intensify across the country, with growing concern over the impact on upland farms, ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-wildfire-commission-aims-to-cut-risk-across-uk-moorlands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:41:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-wildfire-commission-aims-to-cut-risk-across-uk-moorlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural flystrike methods cut chemical use in farmer-led trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natural methods could help reshape how UK farmers tackle flystrike, with a farmer-led trial showing some flocks can be protected with little...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/natural-flystrike-methods-cut-chemical-use-in-farmer-led-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:01:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/natural-flystrike-methods-cut-chemical-use-in-farmer-led-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers delay mass protest while pushing for emergency support bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a UK-wide farmer protest over tax and fuel costs have been paused at a critical moment, as campaigners shift focus towards politic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-delay-mass-protest-while-pushing-for-emergency-support-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:57:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-delay-mass-protest-while-pushing-for-emergency-support-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union warns food supply at risk as costs surge and retailers lag]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK food production is at risk unless supermarkets respond to rising farm costs, the Ulster Farmers&rsquo; Union (UFU) has warned.The union has...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-warns-food-supply-at-risk-as-costs-surge-and-retailers-lag/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:16:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/union-warns-food-supply-at-risk-as-costs-surge-and-retailers-lag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Drastic changes&amp;#39; needed to tackle bovine TB, says NFU Cymru]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales&rsquo; next government is facing mounting pressure to overhaul its approach to bovine TB, as farmers warn the disease is threatening the fut...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39drastic-changesamp39-needed-to-tackle-bovine-tb-says-nfu-cymru/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:22:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39drastic-changesamp39-needed-to-tackle-bovine-tb-says-nfu-cymru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duchy unveils rare 25-year tenancy for flagship regenerative farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flagship 900-acre farm in Herefordshire is being lined up as a testbed for the future of British agriculture, as the Duchy of Cornwall lau...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/duchy-unveils-rare-25-year-tenancy-for-flagship-regenerative-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:50:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/duchy-unveils-rare-25-year-tenancy-for-flagship-regenerative-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-time waste tracking to tackle rising fly-tipping crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new nationwide digital system will track waste in real time, as the government steps up its crackdown on a &pound;1bn-a-year waste crime problem...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/real-time-waste-tracking-to-tackle-rising-fly-tipping-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:08:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/real-time-waste-tracking-to-tackle-rising-fly-tipping-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower-fat milk replacers could boost calf growth and cut costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calf rearers could cut costs and boost growth by rethinking milk replacer strategies, as tighter margins put increasing pressure on profitab...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lower-fat-milk-replacers-could-boost-calf-growth-and-cut-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:11:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lower-fat-milk-replacers-could-boost-calf-growth-and-cut-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra food labelling plans risk misleading shoppers, NFU warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government plans to expand animal welfare labelling risk misleading shoppers and adding costs for farmers, the NFU has warned.Defra has ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-food-labelling-plans-risk-misleading-shoppers-nfu-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-food-labelling-plans-risk-misleading-shoppers-nfu-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late payments and pricing rows rise as supplier issues persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suppliers are facing a rise in late payments and pricing disputes despite overall improvements in how supermarkets comply with industry rule...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/late-payments-and-pricing-rows-rise-as-supplier-issues-persist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:43:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/late-payments-and-pricing-rows-rise-as-supplier-issues-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New push to connect landowners and sheep farmers as land pressure grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners are being urged to make better use of scarce grazing land, as pressure on availability continues to grow across the s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-push-to-connect-landowners-and-sheep-farmers-as-land-pressure-grows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:58:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-push-to-connect-landowners-and-sheep-farmers-as-land-pressure-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertiliser is in short supply. What does it mean for Australia’s farmers – and your bread?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia is more vulnerable to fertiliser disruption than fuel. Experts say the impact depends on how long the strait of Hormuz is shutFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe US-Israel war on Iran is delivering a double blow to Australian farmers, who are being hit by the spike in diesel prices as well as an equally severe surge in the price of fertiliser.Soaring fuel costs are hurting almost every business and househo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fertiliser-is-in-short-supply-what-does-it-mean-for-australias-farmers-and-your-bread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fertiliser-is-in-short-supply-what-does-it-mean-for-australias-farmers-and-your-bread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New award launched to recognise farmers improving water quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers tackling water pollution are being urged to step forward for a new national award recognising practical action to improve water qual...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-award-launched-to-recognise-farmers-improving-water-quality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:35:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-award-launched-to-recognise-farmers-improving-water-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi commits &amp;#163;1.1bn to British egg farmers in major supply push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aldi has pledged a &pound;1.1bn investment in British egg production, offering a major boost to UK poultry farmers at a time of ongoing pressure o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/aldi-commits-amp16311bn-to-british-egg-farmers-in-major-supply-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:37:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/aldi-commits-amp16311bn-to-british-egg-farmers-in-major-supply-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire threat sparks parliamentary inquiry as risks surge across UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surge in wildfire incidents across the UK has prompted fresh scrutiny from MPs, as rural leaders warn the threat is becoming a year-round ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wildfire-threat-sparks-parliamentary-inquiry-as-risks-surge-across-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:17:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wildfire-threat-sparks-parliamentary-inquiry-as-risks-surge-across-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK looked at ways to ‘open doors’ to US chlorinated chicken, FoI request shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: Documents released to campaign group 38 Degrees reveal UK officials briefed on possibility of altering food standardsBritish officials were briefed on the possibility of allowing chemical-washed chicken into the UK before a meeting with the US embassy, new documents reveal.The Food Standards Agency is also looking at studies performed in the US on washing chicken with chemical treatments, including chlorine, and bacteriophages to remove pathogens, according to the documents, released]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-looked-at-ways-to-open-doors-to-us-chlorinated-chicken-foi-request-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-looked-at-ways-to-open-doors-to-us-chlorinated-chicken-foi-request-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fund opens to boost organic farmers with &amp;#163;25k interest-free loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organic and agroecological farmers are being offered a timely financial boost, as a specialist fund opens applications for interest-free loa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fund-opens-to-boost-organic-farmers-with-amp16325k-interest-free-loans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:46:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fund-opens-to-boost-organic-farmers-with-amp16325k-interest-free-loans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginsters backs British farmers with mental health support initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ginsters has launched a new partnership aimed at supporting struggling farmers, as concerns grow over isolation and mental health across the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ginsters-backs-british-farmers-with-mental-health-support-initiative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:27:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ginsters-backs-british-farmers-with-mental-health-support-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Beef Week 2026 highlights role of farm shops in food chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[British beef is back in the spotlight as Great British Beef Week returns, with a renewed focus on the local butchers and farm shops at the h...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-beef-week-2026-highlights-role-of-farm-shops-in-food-chain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:34:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-beef-week-2026-highlights-role-of-farm-shops-in-food-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World food systems ‘pushed to the brink’ by extreme heat, UN warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe heatwaves in commonly hot regions could leave farmers unable to work outside, with livestock mortality rates expected to riseExtreme heat is threatening the world&rsquo;s food systems, with farmers unable to work outside, livestock experiencing stress and crop yields falling, putting the livelihoods of more than a billion people in peril, the UN has warned.Experts said food supply in some areas was being &ldquo;pushed to the brink&rdquo; by increasingly common and severe heatwaves, on lan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/world-food-systems-pushed-to-the-brink-by-extreme-heat-un-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/world-food-systems-pushed-to-the-brink-by-extreme-heat-un-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op first to go 100% British as strawberry season starts early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-op has once again moved ahead of rivals by switching to 100% British strawberries, bringing homegrown fruit onto shelves earlier than the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/co-op-first-to-go-100-british-as-strawberry-season-starts-early/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:22:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/co-op-first-to-go-100-british-as-strawberry-season-starts-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for emergency soil scheme as arable sector faces worst year in decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arable farmers could stop planting crops this autumn without urgent support, as the sector faces its worst financial year in at least two de...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/call-for-emergency-soil-scheme-as-arable-sector-faces-worst-year-in-decades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:22:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/call-for-emergency-soil-scheme-as-arable-sector-faces-worst-year-in-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mouse plague hits WA grain farmers as numbers surge in SA: ‘You literally can’t get away from them’]]></title><description><![CDATA[CSIRO researcher says there are reports of up to 4,000 mouse burrows per hectare in parts of Western AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGrain growers are on high alert as mouse numbers in Western Australia reach plague proportions and numbers surge in South Australia.Steve Henry, who researches mice and their impact on the grain industry at CSIRO, says more than 800 mice per hectare is considered a plague. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mouse-plague-hits-wa-grain-farmers-as-numbers-surge-in-sa-you-literally-cant-get-away-from-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mouse-plague-hits-wa-grain-farmers-as-numbers-surge-in-sa-you-literally-cant-get-away-from-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran-linked disruption fuels calls to delay UK carbon border tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers warn a new carbon tax on fertiliser imports could further squeeze margins and threaten UK food production.The NFU is calling on ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/iran-linked-disruption-fuels-calls-to-delay-uk-carbon-border-tax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:21:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/iran-linked-disruption-fuels-calls-to-delay-uk-carbon-border-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarkson&amp;#39;s Farm season five set for June release amid industry turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarkson&rsquo;s Farm will return this summer, with the new series set to tackle fresh challenges at Diddly Squat against a backdrop of growing pr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/clarksonamp39s-farm-season-five-set-for-june-release-amid-industry-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:21:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/clarksonamp39s-farm-season-five-set-for-june-release-amid-industry-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers urged to tackle hidden losses as beef returns tighten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falling returns are sharpening focus on hidden losses within beef herds, as farmers are urged to protect margins and make every kilo count t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-tackle-hidden-losses-as-beef-returns-tighten/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:11:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-tackle-hidden-losses-as-beef-returns-tighten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landowners warned over telecoms tactic to drive down mast rents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners risk being pushed into below-market telecoms deals as radio mast operators adopt new tactics to secure lease renewals...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landowners-warned-over-telecoms-tactic-to-drive-down-mast-rents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:17:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landowners-warned-over-telecoms-tactic-to-drive-down-mast-rents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark sale as renowned Cockerington Charolais herd set for dispersal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A once-in-a-generation dispersal of elite poll Charolais cattle is set to take place this spring, bringing more than 50 years of carefully d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landmark-sale-as-renowned-cockerington-charolais-herd-set-for-dispersal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landmark-sale-as-renowned-cockerington-charolais-herd-set-for-dispersal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wild deer TB levels among highest globally in Exmoor, new research finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one in four wild deer in parts of southwest England could be carrying bovine tuberculosis, according to new research by the Animal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wild-deer-tb-levels-among-highest-globally-in-exmoor-new-research-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:58:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wild-deer-tb-levels-among-highest-globally-in-exmoor-new-research-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight Welsh farms join UK-wide push to measure farming&amp;#39;s climate impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight Welsh livestock farms have been selected for a groundbreaking environmental pilot, as pressure mounts on agriculture to prove its role...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eight-welsh-farms-join-uk-wide-push-to-measure-farmingamp39s-climate-impact/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:58:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eight-welsh-farms-join-uk-wide-push-to-measure-farmingamp39s-climate-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK farming exposed to fertiliser shocks, new report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report has warned that the UK&rsquo;s heavy reliance on imported fertilisers leaves farming exposed to geopolitical shocks, with disruption ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farming-exposed-to-fertiliser-shocks-new-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farming-exposed-to-fertiliser-shocks-new-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low milk diets push calves to prioritise food over play, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy calves fed higher milk allowances are more likely to play, while restricted feeding drives them to prioritise food-seeking behaviour, ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/low-milk-diets-push-calves-to-prioritise-food-over-play-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:06:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/low-milk-diets-push-calves-to-prioritise-food-over-play-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheshire poultry blaze leaves 3,000 birds dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 3,000 turkeys have died after a fire tore through a poultry shed in Cheshire, near Nantwich.Nine fire crews were called to Peach ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cheshire-poultry-blaze-leaves-3000-birds-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:06:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cheshire-poultry-blaze-leaves-3000-birds-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One of Britain&amp;#39;s oldest cattle breeds faces renewed survival threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Britain&rsquo;s oldest cattle breeds has been placed on the highest-risk list, raising fresh fears for its survival after a sharp fall in n...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-of-britainamp39s-oldest-cattle-breeds-faces-renewed-survival-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:26:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-of-britainamp39s-oldest-cattle-breeds-faces-renewed-survival-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK pig sector unveils plan to drive environmental progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British pork sector has set out a new plan to cut its environmental impact, with a roadmap aimed at driving more sustainable production ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-pig-sector-unveils-plan-to-drive-environmental-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:10:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-pig-sector-unveils-plan-to-drive-environmental-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record milk production as UK dairy output surges past 13bn litres]]></title><description><![CDATA[GB milk production has hit a record high, with the 2025/26 season total reaching 13.02 billion litres, according to the latest AHDB analysis...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/record-milk-production-as-uk-dairy-output-surges-past-13bn-litres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:26:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/record-milk-production-as-uk-dairy-output-surges-past-13bn-litres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 100 jobs in doubt as meat supplier edges towards closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty jobs have been cut at an Aberdeenshire meat supplier, with a further 90 now at risk as the business moves closer to closure.Inver...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-100-jobs-in-doubt-as-meat-supplier-edges-towards-closure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-100-jobs-in-doubt-as-meat-supplier-edges-towards-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish farmer co-op pays &amp;#163;265k in dividends after profits surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Scotland&rsquo;s largest farmer-owned co-operatives has posted a sharp rise in turnover and profits, delivering increased returns to member...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farmer-co-op-pays-amp163265k-in-dividends-after-profits-surge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:26:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farmer-co-op-pays-amp163265k-in-dividends-after-profits-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland farmers win rare cross-party backing over cost crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm leaders in Northern Ireland have secured rare cross-party backing for urgent action on soaring fuel and fertiliser costs, warning of se...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-farmers-win-rare-cross-party-backing-over-cost-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:40:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-farmers-win-rare-cross-party-backing-over-cost-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra pledges crackdown as illegal meat seizures surge at Dover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra has pledged a new crackdown on illegal meat imports after fresh seizures highlighted the growing scale of the problem.More than 14...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-pledges-crackdown-as-illegal-meat-seizures-surge-at-dover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:07:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-pledges-crackdown-as-illegal-meat-seizures-surge-at-dover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple inspection change could transform livestock welfare, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple change to livestock inspections at abattoirs could dramatically improve animal welfare across the UK, new research suggests.Eac...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/simple-inspection-change-could-transform-livestock-welfare-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:51:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/simple-inspection-change-could-transform-livestock-welfare-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SNP accused of &amp;#39;crippling&amp;#39; rural Scotland after two decades in power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SNP has been accused of leaving rural Scotland &ldquo;crippled&rdquo; after nearly two decades in power, with criticism focusing on the impact of po...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/snp-accused-of-amp39cripplingamp39-rural-scotland-after-two-decades-in-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:25:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/snp-accused-of-amp39cripplingamp39-rural-scotland-after-two-decades-in-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs to probe Iran conflict impact on UK food prices and supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fears over rising food prices and supply disruption linked to the Iran conflict will come under scrutiny by MPs next week, as pressure grows...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-to-probe-iran-conflict-impact-on-uk-food-prices-and-supply/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:43:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-to-probe-iran-conflict-impact-on-uk-food-prices-and-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing knowledge, growing yield: British wine-making comes of age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changing climate, new techniques and a homegrown study programme have all helped drive a UK viticulture boomRows of vines stretch across the rolling hills of rural Dorset. Currently waist height, they appear bare against a bleak spring sky. Up close, you can see they are already dotted with tiny woolly buds as they exit their winter dormancy for a new growth cycle.Come summer these rows will be laden with chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes, ready to make the latest batch of English]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/growing-knowledge-growing-yield-british-wine-making-comes-of-age/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/growing-knowledge-growing-yield-british-wine-making-comes-of-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers snubbed as energy support scheme shuts out agriculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers have accused the government of snubbing food production after agriculture was shut out of a major expansion of energy bill support, ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-snubbed-as-energy-support-scheme-shuts-out-agriculture/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:53:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-snubbed-as-energy-support-scheme-shuts-out-agriculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestock attacks spike in Scotland despite slight annual drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock worrying remains a serious threat to Scotland&rsquo;s farmers despite a slight fall in reported incidents, with fresh warnings over a sh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-attacks-spike-in-scotland-despite-slight-annual-drop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:53:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-attacks-spike-in-scotland-despite-slight-annual-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI farmers hit with &amp;#163;96m yearly bill from bovine TB, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bovine TB is draining more than &pound;96 million a year from Northern Ireland&rsquo;s farmers, exposing the scale of a crisis hitting both livelihoods ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-hit-with-amp16396m-yearly-bill-from-bovine-tb-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:41:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-hit-with-amp16396m-yearly-bill-from-bovine-tb-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pig sector hits back at &amp;#39;misleading&amp;#39; ammonia map claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pig sector has hit back at claims linking large-scale farming to ammonia pollution, following the release of a contentious new emissions...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-sector-hits-back-at-amp39misleadingamp39-ammonia-map-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:40:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pig-sector-hits-back-at-amp39misleadingamp39-ammonia-map-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers win High Court challenge over land access powers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners facing the threat of losing land to major infrastructure projects have won the right to bring a landmark legal challe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-win-high-court-challenge-over-land-access-powers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:09:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-win-high-court-challenge-over-land-access-powers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers face disruption as government rules out SPS transition period]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers have rejected calls to give farmers and food businesses more time to prepare for a future UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-disruption-as-government-rules-out-sps-transition-period/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:09:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-disruption-as-government-rules-out-sps-transition-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco turns surplus food into livestock feed in UK first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco has begun turning surplus food into animal feed at a new UK facility, in a move aimed at cutting waste and strengthening links with fa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-turns-surplus-food-into-livestock-feed-in-uk-first/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:42:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-turns-surplus-food-into-livestock-feed-in-uk-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer&amp;#39;s cancer diagnosis to shape Emmerdale storyline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Yorkshire farmer&rsquo;s prostate cancer diagnosis is set to feature in Emmerdale, as part of a campaign to highlight the challenges faced by pe...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmeramp39s-cancer-diagnosis-to-shape-emmerdale-storyline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmeramp39s-cancer-diagnosis-to-shape-emmerdale-storyline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK food supply at risk as Iran conflict threatens CO2 supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermarket shortages could hit the UK by summer if disruption from the Iran conflict continues, with ministers quietly preparing for a wors...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-food-supply-at-risk-as-iran-conflict-threatens-co2-supplies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-food-supply-at-risk-as-iran-conflict-threatens-co2-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government rejects fly-tipping reforms despite admitting system is unfair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is facing mounting criticism after refusing to reform Britain&rsquo;s fly-tipping laws, despite previously acknowledging the system...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-rejects-fly-tipping-reforms-despite-admitting-system-is-unfair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:15:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-rejects-fly-tipping-reforms-despite-admitting-system-is-unfair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;500m budget demand put to next Welsh government by NFU Cymru]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Cymru is urging the next Welsh government to commit to a &pound;500m-plus annual farming budget ahead of the Senedd elections, warning the sec...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163500m-budget-demand-put-to-next-welsh-government-by-nfu-cymru/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:14:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163500m-budget-demand-put-to-next-welsh-government-by-nfu-cymru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers raise thousands for air ambulances through energy scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers have raised &pound;5,000 for air ambulance charities through an NFU Energy scheme, underlining the vital role the service plays in rural c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-raise-thousands-for-air-ambulances-through-energy-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:31:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-raise-thousands-for-air-ambulances-through-energy-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers offered &amp;#163;100k funding boost as Defra opens ADOPT scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being offered fresh funding to trial new ideas on farm as Defra opens the latest round of its ADOPT innovation programme.The...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-offered-amp163100k-funding-boost-as-defra-opens-adopt-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:31:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-offered-amp163100k-funding-boost-as-defra-opens-adopt-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm data system moves closer as AHDB pilot wins industry backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A national farm data-sharing system has moved closer to reality after a pilot showed strong industry backing and clear benefits for farmers....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-data-system-moves-closer-as-ahdb-pilot-wins-industry-backing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:31:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-data-system-moves-closer-as-ahdb-pilot-wins-industry-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish dairy lands London deal as demand grows for less processed milk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Scottish organic dairy has secured a major London supply deal as demand surges for less processed milk, fuelled by wellness trends and soc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-dairy-lands-london-deal-as-demand-grows-for-less-processed-milk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:33:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-dairy-lands-london-deal-as-demand-grows-for-less-processed-milk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel protests bring Northern Ireland to halt as farm cost pressures intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major routes across Northern Ireland were brought to a standstill on Tuesday as farmers and hauliers staged co-ordinated fuel protests, warn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fuel-protests-bring-northern-ireland-to-halt-as-farm-cost-pressures-intensify/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:46:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fuel-protests-bring-northern-ireland-to-halt-as-farm-cost-pressures-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Cymru urges action as global conflict drives farm cost concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Cymru has warned Welsh farmers are facing rising costs and growing supply uncertainty as conflict in the Middle East disrupts fuel and f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-urges-action-as-global-conflict-drives-farm-cost-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:06:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-urges-action-as-global-conflict-drives-farm-cost-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three bird flu cases confirmed days after housing rules lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three bird flu cases have now been confirmed within days of housing rules being lifted, raising fresh concerns that the threat to UK poultry...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-bird-flu-cases-confirmed-days-after-housing-rules-lifted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:46:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/three-bird-flu-cases-confirmed-days-after-housing-rules-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm holiday lets set for refunds as Powys moves to ease 182-day tax rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm holiday let businesses in mid Wales could be in line for refunds worth thousands of pounds after Powys County Council moved to ease con...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-holiday-lets-set-for-refunds-as-powys-moves-to-ease-182-day-tax-rule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:17:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-holiday-lets-set-for-refunds-as-powys-moves-to-ease-182-day-tax-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JCB could move abroad over inheritance tax, raising fears for family farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[JCB has warned it could move operations out of Britain over inheritance tax changes, raising fresh concerns for family-run farms and rural b...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/jcb-could-move-abroad-over-inheritance-tax-raising-fears-for-family-farms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:26:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/jcb-could-move-abroad-over-inheritance-tax-raising-fears-for-family-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mediation scheme aims to ease tensions on family farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new mediation initiative is being rolled out to help Scotland's farming families resolve conflict and avoid costly legal disputes.The ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-mediation-scheme-aims-to-ease-tensions-on-family-farms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:30:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-mediation-scheme-aims-to-ease-tensions-on-family-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;50m boost to bring AI and robotics onto UK farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;50m investment drive will fast-track new technology onto UK farms, as ministers push to boost productivity and cut costs.The funding ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16350m-boost-to-bring-ai-and-robotics-onto-uk-farms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:43:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16350m-boost-to-bring-ai-and-robotics-onto-uk-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra awards contract to expand badger vaccination in TB fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra has awarded a contract to expand badger vaccination across England as part of efforts to tackle bovine TB.Bovine TB remains one of...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-awards-contract-to-expand-badger-vaccination-in-tb-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-awards-contract-to-expand-badger-vaccination-in-tb-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers call on councils to support UK agriculture before elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are urging local election candidates to back British farming ahead of the May elections, warning that council decisions could shape ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-call-on-councils-to-support-uk-agriculture-before-elections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:27:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-call-on-councils-to-support-uk-agriculture-before-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer&amp;#39;s bluebell walk raises &amp;#163;1m for charities over five decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[A village fundraiser that began with a single bluebell walk has raised more than &pound;1m for charity over five decades.The Arlington Bluebel...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmeramp39s-bluebell-walk-raises-amp1631m-for-charities-over-five-decades/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:52:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmeramp39s-bluebell-walk-raises-amp1631m-for-charities-over-five-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limagrain launches farmer-led demo farms to test crops in real conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Limagrain has launched a farmer-led demonstration farm network to give growers a clearer view of how crop varieties perform under real farm ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/limagrain-launches-farmer-led-demo-farms-to-test-crops-in-real-conditions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:07:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/limagrain-launches-farmer-led-demo-farms-to-test-crops-in-real-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harbro acquires Almins to drive innovation in livestock nutrition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish feed firm Harbro has expanded its livestock nutrition offering with the acquisition of mineral specialist Almins Ltd, in a move aim...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/harbro-acquires-almins-to-drive-innovation-in-livestock-nutrition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:07:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/harbro-acquires-almins-to-drive-innovation-in-livestock-nutrition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cow granted waste licence in seconds exposes system flaws]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cow has been granted a waste carrier licence in under three seconds, exposing major flaws in the UK&rsquo;s system and raising fresh concerns ov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cow-granted-waste-licence-in-seconds-exposes-system-flaws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:07:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cow-granted-waste-licence-in-seconds-exposes-system-flaws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top AHDB sires signal shift towards healthier, longer-lasting dairy cows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new generation of Holstein sires is driving major gains in cow health, efficiency and longevity, according to the latest AHDB rankings rel...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/top-ahdb-sires-signal-shift-towards-healthier-longer-lasting-dairy-cows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:35:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/top-ahdb-sires-signal-shift-towards-healthier-longer-lasting-dairy-cows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK farmers consider nationwide protest as fuel costs surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers across the UK could stage a nationwide protest over tax and fuel costs, as pressure intensifies across the sector.The warning co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farmers-consider-nationwide-protest-as-fuel-costs-surge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:10:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farmers-consider-nationwide-protest-as-fuel-costs-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Top-down&amp;#39; policies failing upland farmers, major Defra review warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Defra-commissioned review has laid bare deep-rooted challenges facing England&rsquo;s upland farmers, warning that &ldquo;top-down&rdquo; policies are faili...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39top-downamp39-policies-failing-upland-farmers-major-defra-review-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:03:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39top-downamp39-policies-failing-upland-farmers-major-defra-review-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird flu returns days after housing rules lifted, raising fresh concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avian influenza remains a threat to UK poultry producers, with a new outbreak confirmed in Lincolnshire just days after housing restrictions...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bird-flu-returns-days-after-housing-rules-lifted-raising-fresh-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:06:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bird-flu-returns-days-after-housing-rules-lifted-raising-fresh-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers told to act now as blowfly emergence forecast goes live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers are being urged to act now to reduce flystrike risk, as a new blowfly emergence forecast goes live across the UK.The Susta...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-told-to-act-now-as-blowfly-emergence-forecast-goes-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:45:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-told-to-act-now-as-blowfly-emergence-forecast-goes-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falling prices and palm oil trend raise concerns for UK dairy sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy farmers are facing mounting strain from falling milk prices and rising costs, with new analysis also warning of a growing shift away f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/falling-prices-and-palm-oil-trend-raise-concerns-for-uk-dairy-sector/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:53:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/falling-prices-and-palm-oil-trend-raise-concerns-for-uk-dairy-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upland farmers to play key role in plans to reintroduce golden eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden eagles could return to England after over 150 years under new government-backed plans &mdash; with farmers and land managers set to play a ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/upland-farmers-to-play-key-role-in-plans-to-reintroduce-golden-eagles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:59:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/upland-farmers-to-play-key-role-in-plans-to-reintroduce-golden-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row erupts as UK&amp;#39;s biggest solar farm gets go-ahead from government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s largest solar farm has been signed off by ministers &mdash; sparking a fierce row with campaigners who say the development will come at a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/row-erupts-as-ukamp39s-biggest-solar-farm-gets-go-ahead-from-government/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:26:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/row-erupts-as-ukamp39s-biggest-solar-farm-gets-go-ahead-from-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cattle and sheep numbers fall again, raising supply concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s breeding cattle and sheep populations continue to shrink, raising fresh concerns over future beef and lamb supplies, according to D...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-cattle-and-sheep-numbers-fall-again-raising-supply-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:23:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-cattle-and-sheep-numbers-fall-again-raising-supply-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle East tensions push farming towards crisis, warns NFU Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming is being pushed towards crisis as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive a surge in energy and fertiliser costs, with NFU Scot...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/middle-east-tensions-push-farming-towards-crisis-warns-nfu-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:12:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/middle-east-tensions-push-farming-towards-crisis-warns-nfu-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Country diary: Cropping season this year brings a new worry – fuel prices | Colin Chappell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brigg, Lincolnshire: The peas are in and next up are maize and wildflowers, but with our fuel use running to 50,000 litres a year, I have one eye on the newsSpring has sprung, and with warming soils we start planting our more delicate crops such as peas. With the chatter of skylarks in the background, we slowly drill our way across this 15-hectare field using a three-metre precision drill that carefully places the seed. Six weeks ago, this would have cost &pound;7.50 per hectare on fuel, now it&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/country-diary-cropping-season-this-year-brings-a-new-worry-fuel-prices-colin-chappell/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/country-diary-cropping-season-this-year-brings-a-new-worry-fuel-prices-colin-chappell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suckler payments land as rising costs squeeze Scottish beef farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's suckler beef farmers are receiving support payments just as rising fertiliser and fuel costs pile fresh pressure on already stret...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/suckler-payments-land-as-rising-costs-squeeze-scottish-beef-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:39:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/suckler-payments-land-as-rising-costs-squeeze-scottish-beef-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 14 tonnes of illegal meat seized at Dover in just one week]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 14 tonnes of illegal meat have been seized at Dover in a single week, exposing growing cracks in the UK&rsquo;s biosecurity defences.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-14-tonnes-of-illegal-meat-seized-at-dover-in-just-one-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:39:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-14-tonnes-of-illegal-meat-seized-at-dover-in-just-one-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milk pricing under scrutiny as farmers asked to share experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy farmers facing falling milk prices are being urged to speak out on how they are being paid, as regulators examine fairness across the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/milk-pricing-under-scrutiny-as-farmers-asked-to-share-experiences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:34:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/milk-pricing-under-scrutiny-as-farmers-asked-to-share-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burns-linked dairy expands as it challenges &amp;#39;slow death of small farms&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A historic Ayrshire dairy once farmed by Robert Burns is expanding its network across Scotland, as it looks to offer an alternative to a mil...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/burns-linked-dairy-expands-as-it-challenges-amp39slow-death-of-small-farmsamp39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:21:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/burns-linked-dairy-expands-as-it-challenges-amp39slow-death-of-small-farmsamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers rally for cancer cause in powerful Shrewsbury fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers battling cancer &mdash; and those who have stood beside them &mdash; came together in force at Shrewsbury Auction Centre, turning a livestock ma...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-rally-for-cancer-cause-in-powerful-shrewsbury-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:54:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-rally-for-cancer-cause-in-powerful-shrewsbury-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[App-based approach set to transform how growers track yields]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major crop benchmarking scheme is being overhauled by the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO), with plans to make it simpl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/app-based-approach-set-to-transform-how-growers-track-yields/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:54:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/app-based-approach-set-to-transform-how-growers-track-yields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;amp;S unveils &amp;#163;2.1bn deal as supermarkets race to back British farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marks &amp; Spencer has committed &pound;2.1 billion to British livestock farming, locking in decade-long supply deals to give producers greater secur...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mampamps-unveils-amp16321bn-deal-as-supermarkets-race-to-back-british-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:06:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mampamps-unveils-amp16321bn-deal-as-supermarkets-race-to-back-british-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clock ticking on peat soils as new &amp;#163;4.5m farming grant unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers managing lowland peat could have just decades left to continue current practices, as a &pound;4.5 million funding scheme launches to help ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/clock-ticking-on-peat-soils-as-new-amp16345m-farming-grant-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:06:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/clock-ticking-on-peat-soils-as-new-amp16345m-farming-grant-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK &amp;#39;not prepared&amp;#39; for foot-and-mouth outbreak, vets warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK may not be prepared for another foot-and-mouth outbreak, industry leaders have warned, as new cases emerge across Europe.Recent d...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-amp39not-preparedamp39-for-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-vets-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:13:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-amp39not-preparedamp39-for-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-vets-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm-based training project eyes expansion after helping 1,000 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farm-based education project helping people into work is set to expand into Cheshire after supporting more than 1,000 people last year.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-based-training-project-eyes-expansion-after-helping-1000-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:45:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-based-training-project-eyes-expansion-after-helping-1000-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to Cumbrian dairy farmer as &amp;#163;300,000 raised for MND]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;300,000 has been raised by the farming community in support of motor neurone disease (MND), in honour of Cumbrian dairy farmer Ri...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tributes-paid-to-cumbrian-dairy-farmer-as-amp163300000-raised-for-mnd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tributes-paid-to-cumbrian-dairy-farmer-as-amp163300000-raised-for-mnd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish food and farming sector lags behind in investment despite strong growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s &pound;24bn food and drink sector &mdash; including thousands of farmers and producers &mdash; is being overlooked by investors despite record grow...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-food-and-farming-sector-lags-behind-in-investment-despite-strong-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-food-and-farming-sector-lags-behind-in-investment-despite-strong-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It shouldn’t take a war for Britain to wake up to the need for food security | Tim Lang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone has a part to play in reducing our reliance on imported foods, but ministers must provide incentivesTim Lang is professor emeritus of food policy at the Centre for Food Policy, City St George&rsquo;s, University of LondonThe British state has form on food security. It ignores it until there&rsquo;s a crisis &ndash; and then it&rsquo;s forced to do rapidly what could have been done better, if only food had been taken more seriously in the first place. We&rsquo;re revisiting this truth to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/it-shouldnt-take-a-war-for-britain-to-wake-up-to-the-need-for-food-security-tim-lang/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/it-shouldnt-take-a-war-for-britain-to-wake-up-to-the-need-for-food-security-tim-lang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm cost squeeze returns as &amp;#39;agflation&amp;#39; surges to 7.6%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers across the country are facing a renewed cost squeeze as soaring input prices collide with falling returns.According to Andersons...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-cost-squeeze-returns-as-amp39agflationamp39-surges-to-76/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:38:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-cost-squeeze-returns-as-amp39agflationamp39-surges-to-76/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep sector calls for rethink on upland grazing as wildfires burn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for an &ldquo;honest&rdquo; debate on upland management as moorland fires burn across northern England.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-sector-calls-for-rethink-on-upland-grazing-as-wildfires-burn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:44:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sheep-sector-calls-for-rethink-on-upland-grazing-as-wildfires-burn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Cymru puts farm growth at heart of Senedd election demands]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Cymru has put farm growth and food production at the centre of its demands to political candidates, as campaigning intensifies ahead of ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-puts-farm-growth-at-heart-of-senedd-election-demands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:14:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-puts-farm-growth-at-heart-of-senedd-election-demands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh landowners warned over costly river work mistakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners in Wales are being urged to seek expert advice before working in rivers and streams, as regulators warn mistakes coul...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-landowners-warned-over-costly-river-work-mistakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:02:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-landowners-warned-over-costly-river-work-mistakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK tractor sales hit three-year high as demand rebounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK tractor registrations have surged to a three-year high, signalling a rebound in farm machinery investment after a prolonged slowdown, acc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-tractor-sales-hit-three-year-high-as-demand-rebounds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:20:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-tractor-sales-hit-three-year-high-as-demand-rebounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New farm inheritance tax rules now in force as experts warn of challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[New inheritance tax changes that came into force on 6 April are already set to increase pressure on farm succession, with accountants warnin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-farm-inheritance-tax-rules-now-in-force-as-experts-warn-of-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:20:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-farm-inheritance-tax-rules-now-in-force-as-experts-warn-of-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Sugar launches scheme with upfront cash for greener farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sugar beet growers are being offered upfront payments to adopt more sustainable practices under a new industry scheme backed by British Suga...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-sugar-launches-scheme-with-upfront-cash-for-greener-farming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:35:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-sugar-launches-scheme-with-upfront-cash-for-greener-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pea growers face &amp;#163;65m virus threat as new trials launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK pea growers are facing losses of up to &pound;65 million a year from crop viruses, as a new trial is launched to tackle the growing threat....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pea-growers-face-amp16365m-virus-threat-as-new-trials-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pea-growers-face-amp16365m-virus-threat-as-new-trials-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog attack leaves four alpacas dead and sparks police warning to walkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four alpacas have been killed in a dog attack that has sparked a police warning to countryside walkers in Cambridgeshire.Officers were c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dog-attack-leaves-four-alpacas-dead-and-sparks-police-warning-to-walkers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:53 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dog-attack-leaves-four-alpacas-dead-and-sparks-police-warning-to-walkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peak Powerhouse leads rankings as dairy farmers chase milk solids gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peak Powerhouse has topped the latest AHDB proven Holstein sire rankings with a &pound;768 Profitable Lifetime Index, as high milk solids output c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/peak-powerhouse-leads-rankings-as-dairy-farmers-chase-milk-solids-gains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:58:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/peak-powerhouse-leads-rankings-as-dairy-farmers-chase-milk-solids-gains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orf found on nearly 90% of UK sheep farms, study reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orf is present on nearly nine in ten UK sheep farms, new research has revealed, with concerns raised over antibiotic use, low veterinary inv...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/orf-found-on-nearly-90-of-uk-sheep-farms-study-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:58:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/orf-found-on-nearly-90-of-uk-sheep-farms-study-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First of its kind: Gene-edited crop moves closer to UK farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gene-edited barley designed to cut livestock emissions and boost feed efficiency has become the first crop approved under the UK&rsquo;s new pre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-of-its-kind-gene-edited-crop-moves-closer-to-uk-farms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:28:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-of-its-kind-gene-edited-crop-moves-closer-to-uk-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears for native cattle genetics as funding removed for key bloodlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rare cattle bloodlines could lose vital protection under new government rules, campaigners have warned, after key genetic lines were exclude...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fears-for-native-cattle-genetics-as-funding-removed-for-key-bloodlines/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:22:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fears-for-native-cattle-genetics-as-funding-removed-for-key-bloodlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bread and biscuits made from Crispr-edited wheat showed substantially reduced acrylamide levelsScientists have developed gene-edited wheat that can be used to make bread that is less carcinogenic when toasted.Researchers at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, used Crispr genome editing, which allows researchers to selectively edit the DNA of living organisms. This technology was adapted for use in the laboratory from naturally occurring genome editing systems found in bacteria. Cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-develop-gene-edited-wheat-that-can-make-toasted-bread-less-carcinogenic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-develop-gene-edited-wheat-that-can-make-toasted-bread-less-carcinogenic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great British Beef Week returns as demand for local meat surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great British Beef Week will return this April with a renewed push to drive demand for home-produced beef, as new figures show rising consum...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/great-british-beef-week-returns-as-demand-for-local-meat-surges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:33:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/great-british-beef-week-returns-as-demand-for-local-meat-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers shift grocery regulator to Defra to strengthen farmer protections]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major shake-up of grocery regulation will bring the UK&rsquo;s watchdog closer to the farm gate this summer, as ministers seek to tighten oversi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ministers-shift-grocery-regulator-to-defra-to-strengthen-farmer-protections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:18:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ministers-shift-grocery-regulator-to-defra-to-strengthen-farmer-protections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landowners face 90% rent cuts under new telecoms rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[New telecoms rules affecting around 15,000 sites have come into force, with warnings they could slash rents and undermine UK mobile rollout....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landowners-face-90-rent-cuts-under-new-telecoms-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:47:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landowners-face-90-rent-cuts-under-new-telecoms-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low supply keeps farmland prices stable despite market uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmland prices have held firm despite a cautious market, as limited supply continues to prop up values.Just over 7,000 acres were marke...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/low-supply-keeps-farmland-prices-stable-despite-market-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:43:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/low-supply-keeps-farmland-prices-stable-despite-market-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertiliser supply fears grow as cashflow and global risks mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure is mounting on the government to act on fertiliser supply, as industry leaders warn of growing risks to farm cashflow and future fo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fertiliser-supply-fears-grow-as-cashflow-and-global-risks-mount/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:19:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fertiliser-supply-fears-grow-as-cashflow-and-global-risks-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers asked to step up as survey opens to map 2026 harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arable growers are being urged to act quickly as a key industry survey opens, shaping the first forecast of the UK&rsquo;s 2026 harvest.The AH...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-asked-to-step-up-as-survey-opens-to-map-2026-harvest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:41:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-asked-to-step-up-as-survey-opens-to-map-2026-harvest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Grey belt&amp;#39; policy puts London&amp;#39;s Green Belt farmland at risk, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planning loophole is opening up swathes of London&rsquo;s countryside and farmland to development, a new report warns.Despite Labour&rsquo;s pledg...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39grey-beltamp39-policy-puts-londonamp39s-green-belt-farmland-at-risk-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:41:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39grey-beltamp39-policy-puts-londonamp39s-green-belt-farmland-at-risk-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green light given to relocate key south east livestock market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to relocate one of the south east&rsquo;s key livestock markets have been approved, in a move expected to secure the future of trading at Th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/green-light-given-to-relocate-key-south-east-livestock-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:53:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/green-light-given-to-relocate-key-south-east-livestock-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;100m bioethanol restart sparks row over lack of support for UK wheat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns have been raised that a &pound;100 million government-backed restart of a major bioethanol plant may fail to support UK farmers, with no ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163100m-bioethanol-restart-sparks-row-over-lack-of-support-for-uk-wheat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:12:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163100m-bioethanol-restart-sparks-row-over-lack-of-support-for-uk-wheat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 11kg of illegal bushmeat seized in south London crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 11kg of illegal bushmeat has been seized and a man arrested following a food crime operation in south-east London.Officers fro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-11kg-of-illegal-bushmeat-seized-in-south-london-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:46:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-11kg-of-illegal-bushmeat-seized-in-south-london-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestock worrying costs hit &amp;#163;2m as Easter warning issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog owners are being warned to keep pets on leads this Easter as livestock attack losses approach &pound;2m, with lambs particularly vulnerable du...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-worrying-costs-hit-amp1632m-as-easter-warning-issued/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:46:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-worrying-costs-hit-amp1632m-as-easter-warning-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braiding knowledge: how Indigenous expertise and western science are converging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers are weaving Native practices with western methods to revive ecosystems and reclaim food sovereignty&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a glorified clam counter.&rdquo;So said Marco Hatch, a marine ecologist at Western Washington University and an enrolled member of the Samish Indian Nation. Hatch has been conducting surveys of mollusks growing in and around clam gardens in the Pacific north-west, as he collaborates with seven Indigenous communities to build or rebuild these rock-walled, terraced beache]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/braiding-knowledge-how-indigenous-expertise-and-western-science-are-converging/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/braiding-knowledge-how-indigenous-expertise-and-western-science-are-converging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push for &amp;#39;mutual respect&amp;#39; as Wales launches farming tenancy code]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new code designed to reset relationships between landlords and tenant farmers in Wales has been unveiled, marking a fresh push to improve ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/push-for-amp39mutual-respectamp39-as-wales-launches-farming-tenancy-code/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:09:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/push-for-amp39mutual-respectamp39-as-wales-launches-farming-tenancy-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Haskins obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europhile farmer and businessman whose Northern Foods supplied ready meals to Marks &amp; Spencer, Tesco and WaitroseChris Haskins, Lord Haskins, was perhaps the most prominent business supporter of Tony Blair&rsquo;s New Labour project, brought in to Downing Street at the start of his administration to advise on cutting red tape, and later as &ldquo;rural tsar&rdquo; in the wake of the devastating foot and mouth outbreak of 2001. What Blair would praise as Haskins&rsquo;s invaluable &ldquo;no n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lord-haskins-obituary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lord-haskins-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter lamb prices jump by up to 20% as extreme weather hits farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easter lamb prices have surged by up to a fifth in recent years, with extreme weather driving up costs for both farmers and consumers, new a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/easter-lamb-prices-jump-by-up-to-20-as-extreme-weather-hits-farms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:17:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/easter-lamb-prices-jump-by-up-to-20-as-extreme-weather-hits-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers face &amp;#163;7,000 fines as Renters&amp;#39; Rights Act deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers renting out residential property have just weeks to act before major legal changes take effect under the Renters&rsquo; Rights Act, with f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-amp1637000-fines-as-rentersamp39-rights-act-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:50:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-amp1637000-fines-as-rentersamp39-rights-act-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCN volunteer highlights hidden toll of cancer care in farming communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farming charity volunteer has shared the emotional toll of caring for her husband through cancer, as part of a campaign highlighting the i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fcn-volunteer-highlights-hidden-toll-of-cancer-care-in-farming-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:57:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fcn-volunteer-highlights-hidden-toll-of-cancer-care-in-farming-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird flu restrictions eased with outdoor access from 9 April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poultry keepers will be able to let birds outside again from 9 April, following updated guidance from Defra confirming that bird flu housing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bird-flu-restrictions-eased-with-outdoor-access-from-9-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bird-flu-restrictions-eased-with-outdoor-access-from-9-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers call on shoppers to choose UK lamb this Easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers are being urged to choose British lamb this Easter, as the National Sheep Association (NSA) highlights its welfare standards and en...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-call-on-shoppers-to-choose-uk-lamb-this-easter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:04:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-call-on-shoppers-to-choose-uk-lamb-this-easter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;1,600 audit funding boost as advice scheme reopens for Scottish farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish farmers are being urged to tap into funded expert advice as a key support scheme reopens, offering help to meet fast-approaching Wh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1631600-audit-funding-boost-as-advice-scheme-reopens-for-scottish-farmers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:41:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1631600-audit-funding-boost-as-advice-scheme-reopens-for-scottish-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK farmers hit by &amp;#163;337m fuel cost surge after Iran oil shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers across the country face a &pound;337m surge in fuel costs after an oil shock linked to tensions involving Iran sent red diesel prices soar...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farmers-hit-by-amp163337m-fuel-cost-surge-after-iran-oil-shock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:27:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farmers-hit-by-amp163337m-fuel-cost-surge-after-iran-oil-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landowner hit with England&amp;#39;s biggest ever illegal tree felling fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and rural landowners are being warned of the serious consequences of illegal tree felling after a record &pound;268,751 fine was handed do...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landowner-hit-with-englandamp39s-biggest-ever-illegal-tree-felling-fine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:27:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landowner-hit-with-englandamp39s-biggest-ever-illegal-tree-felling-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy farmers dropped from contracts as milk prices slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy farmers are being dropped from supply contracts as falling milk prices and global oversupply squeeze the sector.Producers across t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-farmers-dropped-from-contracts-as-milk-prices-slump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:33:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-farmers-dropped-from-contracts-as-milk-prices-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK farmers gain access to &amp;#163;1.4bn Japanese organic market]]></title><description><![CDATA[British organic producers have gained access to Japan&rsquo;s &pound;1.4 billion organic market after a UK trade deal slashed red tape and removed a key...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farmers-gain-access-to-amp16314bn-japanese-organic-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:56:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farmers-gain-access-to-amp16314bn-japanese-organic-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arla holds milk price but cuts organic as supply pressures build]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arla has held its conventional milk price for April while cutting organic returns, as high supply levels and market imbalance continue to we...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-holds-milk-price-but-cuts-organic-as-supply-pressures-build/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:46:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-holds-milk-price-but-cuts-organic-as-supply-pressures-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI farmers hit out at &amp;#39;unacceptable&amp;#39; 153% firearms licence fee hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed 153% hike in firearms licensing fees has sparked backlash from farmers in Northern Ireland, as concerns grow over the impact on f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-hit-out-at-amp39unacceptableamp39-153-firearms-licence-fee-hike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:24:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-hit-out-at-amp39unacceptableamp39-153-firearms-licence-fee-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestock at risk as ferry chaos hits Scotland&amp;#39;s island farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferry disruption is pushing island farmers towards crisis point, with livestock welfare and essential supplies at risk, NFU Scotland has war...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-at-risk-as-ferry-chaos-hits-scotlandamp39s-island-farms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:59:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-at-risk-as-ferry-chaos-hits-scotlandamp39s-island-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaver return risks farmer conflict without long-term backing, charities warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being urged to prepare for the return of beavers, as new guidance warns long-term funding is crucial to avoid conflict and preve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beaver-return-risks-farmer-conflict-without-long-term-backing-charities-warn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:59:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/beaver-return-risks-farmer-conflict-without-long-term-backing-charities-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers urged to improve nutrient efficiency as new RB209 guide launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new edition of the UK&rsquo;s key nutrient management guide has been released, aiming to help farmers cut fertiliser costs while improving effic...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-improve-nutrient-efficiency-as-new-rb209-guide-launches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:22:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-improve-nutrient-efficiency-as-new-rb209-guide-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regenerative dairy farming shows measurable soil carbon boost in UK trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regenerative dairy farming is showing early signs of boosting soil carbon, with new UK data revealing measurable gains of up to 8.9 tonnes p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/regenerative-dairy-farming-shows-measurable-soil-carbon-boost-in-uk-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:25:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/regenerative-dairy-farming-shows-measurable-soil-carbon-boost-in-uk-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryegrass spreads fast as new trials target growing UK weed threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian ryegrass is spreading rapidly across UK farms, with new trials launched to tackle what growers warn is an increasingly costly and di...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ryegrass-spreads-fast-as-new-trials-target-growing-uk-weed-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:03:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ryegrass-spreads-fast-as-new-trials-target-growing-uk-weed-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landowners back Cairngorms fire ban amid escalating wildfire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire ban across the Cairngorms comes into force this week, with landowners warning it is a &ldquo;vital step&rdquo; to curb a growing wildfire threat ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landowners-back-cairngorms-fire-ban-amid-escalating-wildfire-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:03:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/landowners-back-cairngorms-fire-ban-amid-escalating-wildfire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish farming sees income boost — yet instability still grips sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish farm incomes have surged by 30% &mdash; but NFU Scotland has warned the rebound masks &ldquo;fragile&rdquo; finances and ongoing instability across t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farming-sees-income-boost-yet-instability-still-grips-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:54:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farming-sees-income-boost-yet-instability-still-grips-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growers warn soaring energy charges could hit UK food production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are bracing for soaring energy costs as new electricity charges come into force, prompting urgent warnings over the future of UK foo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/growers-warn-soaring-energy-charges-could-hit-uk-food-production/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:54:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/growers-warn-soaring-energy-charges-could-hit-uk-food-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven in 10 Brits would avoid restaurants serving lower-welfare eggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven in 10 Britons would avoid restaurants serving lower-welfare imported eggs, new research suggests, exposing a growing gap between consu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-in-10-brits-would-avoid-restaurants-serving-lower-welfare-eggs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:02:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-in-10-brits-would-avoid-restaurants-serving-lower-welfare-eggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wettest winter on record fails to dent &amp;#39;very good&amp;#39; crop prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK winter crops are in &ldquo;very good&rdquo; condition despite one of the wettest winters on record, new AHDB figures show.AHDB&rsquo;s first Arable Cro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wettest-winter-on-record-fails-to-dent-amp39very-goodamp39-crop-prospects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:26:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wettest-winter-on-record-fails-to-dent-amp39very-goodamp39-crop-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury&amp;#39;s commits &amp;#163;5bn to farming in push for long-term supply stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainsbury&rsquo;s is pouring &pound;5 billion into British and Irish farming, expanding long-term contracts in a bid to stabilise a sector under growing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sainsburyamp39s-commits-amp1635bn-to-farming-in-push-for-long-term-supply-stability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:26:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sainsburyamp39s-commits-amp1635bn-to-farming-in-push-for-long-term-supply-stability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milk yields rise but concerns grow over youngstock performance, report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milk yields, fertility and herd health are improving across UK dairy farms &mdash; but new data highlights emerging concerns over youngstock perfo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/milk-yields-rise-but-concerns-grow-over-youngstock-performance-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:20:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/milk-yields-rise-but-concerns-grow-over-youngstock-performance-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland tightens bluetongue rules &mdash; but trade fears grow over &amp;#163;35m impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland will tighten controls to keep bluetongue out of its sheep flock &mdash; but industry leaders warn the move could disrupt cross-border liv...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scotland-tightens-bluetongue-rules-mdash-but-trade-fears-grow-over-amp16335m-impact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:10:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scotland-tightens-bluetongue-rules-mdash-but-trade-fears-grow-over-amp16335m-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in 10 dog owners admit sheep worrying incident, survey reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one in 10 dog owners admit their pet has been involved in sheep worrying &mdash; as farmers warn the consequences can be devastating for...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-10-dog-owners-admit-sheep-worrying-incident-survey-reveals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:33:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-10-dog-owners-admit-sheep-worrying-incident-survey-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers face new business rates duties &mdash; with fines up to &amp;#163;3,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers with diversified businesses face new legal reporting duties from April &mdash; with fines of up to &pound;3,000 for failing to comply.The NF...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-new-business-rates-duties-mdash-with-fines-up-to-amp1633000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:33:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-new-business-rates-duties-mdash-with-fines-up-to-amp1633000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers face mounting pressure as MPs demand &amp;#39;level playing field&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs are stepping up calls for action to improve farm profitability, warning UK agriculture is under growing pressure from rising costs, tigh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-mounting-pressure-as-mps-demand-amp39level-playing-fieldamp39/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:20:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-face-mounting-pressure-as-mps-demand-amp39level-playing-fieldamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK forestry market steadies as demand grows despite price dip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s commercial forestry market has steadied after a cautious 2025, with demand rising despite softer prices, as farmers and landowners ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-forestry-market-steadies-as-demand-grows-despite-price-dip/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:28:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-forestry-market-steadies-as-demand-grows-despite-price-dip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight supply fuels 14.5% rise in Cheffins machinery sales to &amp;#163;12.4m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for second-hand farm machinery has surged, pushing Cheffins&rsquo; sales past &pound;12.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 amid tightening su...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tight-supply-fuels-145-rise-in-cheffins-machinery-sales-to-amp163124m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:10:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tight-supply-fuels-145-rise-in-cheffins-machinery-sales-to-amp163124m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer sentenced after thousands of tonnes of waste buried on land]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farmer who turned a Yorkshire beauty spot into a vast illegal dumping ground for thousands of tonnes of waste has been handed a suspended ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-sentenced-after-thousands-of-tonnes-of-waste-buried-on-land/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:55:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-sentenced-after-thousands-of-tonnes-of-waste-buried-on-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers plead for tax breaks, diesel guarantees and help buying fertiliser as national cabinet meets on fuel crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[State and federal leaders due to discuss assistance for business sectors but petrol rationing not expected to find backingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFarmers say the federal government must help them with tax breaks and underwriting fertiliser purchases to survive the fuel crisis, with Monday&rsquo;s national cabinet expected to discuss more assistance to businesses amid ballooning petrol prices.Federal and stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-plead-for-tax-breaks-diesel-guarantees-and-help-buying-fertiliser-as-national-cabinet-meets-on-fuel-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-plead-for-tax-breaks-diesel-guarantees-and-help-buying-fertiliser-as-national-cabinet-meets-on-fuel-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ve never seen anything like it’: Hawaii’s small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two kona low storms dumped up to 50in of rain on Oahu, flooding fields and submerging equipmentEddie Oroyan&rsquo;s farm was thriving when the storms hit. He and his wife had started LewaTerra Farm last year on a gorgeous stretch of land on the north shore of Oahu. They were delivering vegetables to customers in the community, selling at farmers&rsquo; markets and to local restaurants.Then, on the week of 10 March, a first kona low storm hit the island, bringing copious amounts of water, floodin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ive-never-seen-anything-like-it-hawaiis-small-farmers-begin-recovery-after-catastrophic-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ive-never-seen-anything-like-it-hawaiis-small-farmers-begin-recovery-after-catastrophic-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring surge in farm-linked illnesses prompts public health warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm visits this Easter could carry a higher risk of infection, health officials have warned, as spring sees a sharp rise in farm-linked ill...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/spring-surge-in-farm-linked-illnesses-prompts-public-health-warning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:24:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/spring-surge-in-farm-linked-illnesses-prompts-public-health-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global tensions put UK food production under growing strain, unions warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surging input costs and global instability are putting UK food production under mounting strain, farming leaders have warned.In a rare j...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/global-tensions-put-uk-food-production-under-growing-strain-unions-warn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:03:38 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/global-tensions-put-uk-food-production-under-growing-strain-unions-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump provides new aid for farmers and food suppliers amid Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[President offered new federal loan guarantees and an update to renewable fuel standards to boost US agricultureDonald Trump is offering aid to farmers and food suppliers as they face a fresh set of challenges amid the US-Israel war on Iran, the White House announced Friday.After a White House event with farmers on Friday, Trump introduced several new measures, including new federal loan guarantees and an update to renewable fuel standards, meant to boost US agriculture as the conflict in Iran co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/trump-provides-new-aid-for-farmers-and-food-suppliers-amid-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/trump-provides-new-aid-for-farmers-and-food-suppliers-amid-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Field Tested: The Isuzu D-Max Faces Life on a Working Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending time with the D-Max Utility on a working farm in the Vale of Belvoir is about as honest a test as it gets. With dairy farmers Phillipa and Mark Hornbuckle putting it through daily duties, this wasn&rsquo;t a gentle road review, it was a proper, muddy, load-bearing reality.<br />
What stood out wasn&rsquo;t just what it could do, but how it fit into the rhythm of real farm life.<br />
Towing Performance: Honest Capability, With Room to Step UpLet&rsquo;s start with the toughest job. Towing livestoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/field-tested-the-isuzu-d-max-faces-life-on-a-working-farm-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/field-tested-the-isuzu-d-max-faces-life-on-a-working-farm-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Field Tested: The Isuzu D-Max Faces Life on a Working Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending time with the D-Max Utility on a working farm in the Vale of Belvoir is about as honest a test as it gets. With dairy farmers Phillipa and Mark Hornbuckle putting it through daily duties, this wasn&rsquo;t a gentle road review, it was a proper, muddy, load-bearing reality.<br />
What stood out wasn&rsquo;t just what it could do, but how it fit into the rhythm of real farm life.<br />
Towing Performance: Honest Capability, With Room to Step UpLet&rsquo;s start with the toughest job. Towing livestoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/field-tested-the-isuzu-d-max-faces-life-on-a-working-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/field-tested-the-isuzu-d-max-faces-life-on-a-working-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming for the Future: What SFI26 Means for England’s Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra&rsquo;s revamped Sustainable Farming Incentive offers a leaner, more accessible scheme &mdash; with 71 actions, a new &pound;100,000 cap and a phased window system designed to bring more farms into the fold.<br />
After months of consultation, workshops and stakeholder engagement, the government has laid out its vision for the Sustainable Farming Incentive in 2026. The new scheme &mdash; known as SFI26 &mdash; arrives with a clear message: simpler, fairer and designed to reach more farms across]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-for-the-future-what-sfi26-means-for-englands-farmers-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-for-the-future-what-sfi26-means-for-englands-farmers-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming for the Future: What SFI26 Means for England’s Farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra&rsquo;s revamped Sustainable Farming Incentive offers a leaner, more accessible scheme &mdash; with 71 actions, a new &pound;100,000 cap and a phased window system designed to bring more farms into the fold.<br />
After months of consultation, workshops and stakeholder engagement, the government has laid out its vision for the Sustainable Farming Incentive in 2026. The new scheme &mdash; known as SFI26 &mdash; arrives with a clear message: simpler, fairer and designed to reach more farms across]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-for-the-future-what-sfi26-means-for-englands-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-for-the-future-what-sfi26-means-for-englands-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meat fraud crackdown sees &amp;#163;70,000 confiscated from illegal operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;70,000 has been seized from a meat fraud operation that placed unsafe products into the UK food supply chain, following a major i...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/meat-fraud-crackdown-sees-amp16370000-confiscated-from-illegal-operation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:03:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/meat-fraud-crackdown-sees-amp16370000-confiscated-from-illegal-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHDB to publish weekly fertiliser prices amid Middle East conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[AHDB will publish weekly fertiliser price updates as rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict drive fresh uncertainty for UK f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-to-publish-weekly-fertiliser-prices-amid-middle-east-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:08:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-to-publish-weekly-fertiliser-prices-amid-middle-east-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livestock market turnover smashes &amp;#163;3bn as demand drives record prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock market turnover has topped &pound;3bn for the first time, as throughput rose despite a shrinking national herd and flock &mdash; underlining t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-market-turnover-smashes-amp1633bn-as-demand-drives-record-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:40:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/livestock-market-turnover-smashes-amp1633bn-as-demand-drives-record-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Spore Scout&amp;#39; study launches to track UK&rsquo;s most damaging OSR disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oilseed rape growers are being urged to act before the end of April and join a nationwide effort to tackle light leaf spot, as rising diseas...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39spore-scoutamp39-study-launches-to-track-ukrsquos-most-damaging-osr-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:40:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39spore-scoutamp39-study-launches-to-track-ukrsquos-most-damaging-osr-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers launch &amp;#39;farm to fork&amp;#39; board to boost UK agriculture amid rising costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers and industry leaders have launched a new farming board aimed at improving farm incomes and strengthening UK food security, as risi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ministers-launch-amp39farm-to-forkamp39-board-to-boost-uk-agriculture-amid-rising-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:37:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ministers-launch-amp39farm-to-forkamp39-board-to-boost-uk-agriculture-amid-rising-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers to benefit as &amp;#163;100m move restarts key CO2 and bioethanol plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;100 million government-backed restart of a major carbon dioxide plant could provide a crucial boost to UK farming and food production as ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-to-benefit-as-amp163100m-move-restarts-key-co2-and-bioethanol-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:03:28 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-to-benefit-as-amp163100m-move-restarts-key-co2-and-bioethanol-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 500 jobs at risk after feed giant ABN loses key contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 500 jobs at animal feed producer ABN are at risk, with Unite calling for clarity after the company lost a major supply contract....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-500-jobs-at-risk-after-feed-giant-abn-loses-key-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-500-jobs-at-risk-after-feed-giant-abn-loses-key-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-first &amp;#163;2.4m &amp;#39;circular farm&amp;#39; aims to turn crops into food and clean fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;2.4m &ldquo;circular farm&rdquo; project aiming to turn crops into both food and low-carbon fuel has launched in Lincolnshire, in a UK-first move tha...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-first-amp16324m-amp39circular-farmamp39-aims-to-turn-crops-into-food-and-clean-fuel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:30:27 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-first-amp16324m-amp39circular-farmamp39-aims-to-turn-crops-into-food-and-clean-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK red meat exports hit record &amp;#163;2bn as global trade push ramps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[British red meat exports have hit a record &pound;2 billion, up 12% year-on-year, prompting a fresh push to unlock new global markets.The surg...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-red-meat-exports-hit-record-amp1632bn-as-global-trade-push-ramps-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:08:48 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-red-meat-exports-hit-record-amp1632bn-as-global-trade-push-ramps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedigree bulls top &amp;#163;10k as farmers warned over rising financial risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record prices for pedigree bulls are raising the stakes for farmers, with animals now averaging &pound;10,000 or more and industry leaders warning...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pedigree-bulls-top-amp16310k-as-farmers-warned-over-rising-financial-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:41:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pedigree-bulls-top-amp16310k-as-farmers-warned-over-rising-financial-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly &amp;#163;1m boost to save Wales&amp;#39; curlew from extinction by 2033]]></title><description><![CDATA[A race against time to save curlew in Wales has been handed a major boost, with nearly &pound;1m awarded to a conservation project as the species ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nearly-amp1631m-boost-to-save-walesamp39-curlew-from-extinction-by-2033/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:41:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nearly-amp1631m-boost-to-save-walesamp39-curlew-from-extinction-by-2033/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarkson launches &amp;#39;For Farms&amp;#39; Sake&amp;#39; campaign as UK farmers face crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan have launched a bold new push to champion British farming, unveiling a major Diddly Squat Farm Shop rebrand a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/clarkson-launches-amp39for-farmsamp39-sakeamp39-campaign-as-uk-farmers-face-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:41:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/clarkson-launches-amp39for-farmsamp39-sakeamp39-campaign-as-uk-farmers-face-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debate over non-stun slaughter intensifies amid calls for reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly six in ten Britons support banning non-stun slaughter, new polling shows, as pressure grows on ministers to act.New polling by Mo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/debate-over-non-stun-slaughter-intensifies-amid-calls-for-reform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:34:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/debate-over-non-stun-slaughter-intensifies-amid-calls-for-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crofting reforms hailed as &amp;#39;way forward&amp;#39; for landowners and crofters]]></title><description><![CDATA[New crofting legislation has been approved by the Scottish Parliament, with rural leaders welcoming it as a step towards stronger collaborat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/crofting-reforms-hailed-as-amp39way-forwardamp39-for-landowners-and-crofters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:03:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/crofting-reforms-hailed-as-amp39way-forwardamp39-for-landowners-and-crofters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural groups urge action as fly-tipping leaves farmers footing the bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers are being told &ldquo;actions speak louder than words&rdquo; as pressure mounts to end the fly-tipping injustice affecting rural communities.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-groups-urge-action-as-fly-tipping-leaves-farmers-footing-the-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:46:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-groups-urge-action-as-fly-tipping-leaves-farmers-footing-the-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Makes Covid look like a tea party’: Australian food prices could rise for the next year, farmers warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iran 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scheme launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than one in three Scottish farmers are struggling with low wellbeing, prompting the launch of a new nationwide mental resilience progra...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-three-scottish-farmers-struggling-as-resilience-scheme-launches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:39:38 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-three-scottish-farmers-struggling-as-resilience-scheme-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;800k rural crime funding confirmed as farmers face ongoing theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers facing ongoing theft, organised gangs and rising rural crime have been given a boost, as the government confirmed continued &pound;800,000...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163800k-rural-crime-funding-confirmed-as-farmers-face-ongoing-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:21:33 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163800k-rural-crime-funding-confirmed-as-farmers-face-ongoing-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK food supply at risk of &amp;#39;catastrophic failure&amp;#39; by 2030, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could face mounting threats to production and food security within years, as a government report &mdash; first reported by The Times &mdash; war...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-food-supply-at-risk-of-amp39catastrophic-failureamp39-by-2030-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:14:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-food-supply-at-risk-of-amp39catastrophic-failureamp39-by-2030-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New app helps farmers stay on top of SFI rules and inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are increasingly turning to digital tools to cope with the growing paperwork and compliance demands of environmental schemes such as...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-app-helps-farmers-stay-on-top-of-sfi-rules-and-inspections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:54:21 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-app-helps-farmers-stay-on-top-of-sfi-rules-and-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farms face rising pressure as environmental regulators &amp;#39;stretched too thin&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are facing growing pressure from an overstretched environmental regulatory system that is struggling to keep pace with both reform a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farms-face-rising-pressure-as-environmental-regulators-amp39stretched-too-thinamp39/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:51:24 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farms-face-rising-pressure-as-environmental-regulators-amp39stretched-too-thinamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish lamb prices top &amp;#163;4/kg as demand surges and supply tightens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish lamb prices have surged past &pound;4/kg this spring, running around 20% higher than last year and more than 35% above the five-year aver...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-lamb-prices-top-amp1634kg-as-demand-surges-and-supply-tightens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:50:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-lamb-prices-top-amp1634kg-as-demand-surges-and-supply-tightens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish farmers promised no &amp;#39;cliff edge&amp;#39; in new long-term payment plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish farmers and crofters have been promised long-term funding certainty with no &ldquo;cliff edges&rdquo; under a new agricultural payments plan se...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farmers-promised-no-amp39cliff-edgeamp39-in-new-long-term-payment-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:33:23 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-farmers-promised-no-amp39cliff-edgeamp39-in-new-long-term-payment-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh sheep farmers set for genetics upgrade with &amp;#163;3m funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;3 million investment in sheep genetics is set to boost flock performance and cut emissions across Wales, as farmers gain access to advanc...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-sheep-farmers-set-for-genetics-upgrade-with-amp1633m-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:17:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-sheep-farmers-set-for-genetics-upgrade-with-amp1633m-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[60% rise in egg imports raises alarm over standards and safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surge in imported eggs produced to lower standards is raising serious concerns over food safety, hen welfare and the future of UK egg prod...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/60-rise-in-egg-imports-raises-alarm-over-standards-and-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:17:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/60-rise-in-egg-imports-raises-alarm-over-standards-and-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half a million tonnes of grain to be tracked in Frontier&amp;#39;s digital upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frontier Agriculture is scaling up digital grain monitoring across its UK storage network, with around 500,000 tonnes of grain set to be tra...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/half-a-million-tonnes-of-grain-to-be-tracked-in-frontieramp39s-digital-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:12:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/half-a-million-tonnes-of-grain-to-be-tracked-in-frontieramp39s-digital-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird flu forces cancellation of poultry classes at Balmoral Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poultry classes at one of Northern Ireland&rsquo;s biggest agricultural events have been cancelled due to ongoing avian flu restrictions, in a mov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bird-flu-forces-cancellation-of-poultry-classes-at-balmoral-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:26:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bird-flu-forces-cancellation-of-poultry-classes-at-balmoral-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest told 17-year-old died after bale wrapper restarted unexpectedly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old farm worker was fatally crushed after becoming trapped in a bale wrapping machine at a Devon farm, an inquest has heard.Lu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/inquest-told-17-year-old-died-after-bale-wrapper-restarted-unexpectedly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:06:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/inquest-told-17-year-old-died-after-bale-wrapper-restarted-unexpectedly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England swings from drought to flooding as farmers face &amp;#39;weather whiplash&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[England has swung from drought to flooding in just a matter of months, raising fresh concerns for farmers as water conditions become increas...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/england-swings-from-drought-to-flooding-as-farmers-face-amp39weather-whiplashamp39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:20:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/england-swings-from-drought-to-flooding-as-farmers-face-amp39weather-whiplashamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog attack kills 34 pregnant sheep in &amp;#39;devastating&amp;#39; Lincolnshire incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog attack has left 34 pregnant sheep dead in Lincolnshire, dealing a heavy blow to a local farmer and prompting a police appeal for infor...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dog-attack-kills-34-pregnant-sheep-in-amp39devastatingamp39-lincolnshire-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:50:26 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dog-attack-kills-34-pregnant-sheep-in-amp39devastatingamp39-lincolnshire-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers urged to act as new lambing survey targets rising sector challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep farmers are facing mounting pressure this lambing season, as a major new survey launches to capture the realities on the ground across...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-act-as-new-lambing-survey-targets-rising-sector-challenges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:22:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-act-as-new-lambing-survey-targets-rising-sector-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHDB warns of higher fertiliser, fuel and feed costs amid Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK farmers are facing rising input costs as ongoing Middle East tensions push up energy costs, AHDB has warned.The levy board says that ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-warns-of-higher-fertiliser-fuel-and-feed-costs-amid-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:55:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ahdb-warns-of-higher-fertiliser-fuel-and-feed-costs-amid-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five sentenced after cattle theft uncovered by DNA tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[An organised cattle theft involving five men &mdash; including a farmer &mdash; has led to sentencing after DNA evidence exposed the crime.The case ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/five-sentenced-after-cattle-theft-uncovered-by-dna-tests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:31:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/five-sentenced-after-cattle-theft-uncovered-by-dna-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish food supplier collapse hits farmers as 71 jobs lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key route to market for Scottish farmers has collapsed after a food supplier went into liquidation, leaving 71 workers redundant after 35 ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-food-supplier-collapse-hits-farmers-as-71-jobs-lost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:10:33 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-food-supplier-collapse-hits-farmers-as-71-jobs-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mole Valley Farmers returns to profit after &amp;#163;5.8m turnaround]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mole Valley Farmers has swung back into profit after two loss-making years, signalling a major turnaround for the farmer-owned co-operative....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mole-valley-farmers-returns-to-profit-after-amp16358m-turnaround/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:10:33 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mole-valley-farmers-returns-to-profit-after-amp16358m-turnaround/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peatland and tree schemes improving &mdash; but &amp;#39;step-change&amp;#39; needed to hit targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners are being urged to step up tree planting and peatland restoration as a new report warns progress is still falling sho...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/peatland-and-tree-schemes-improving-mdash-but-amp39step-changeamp39-needed-to-hit-targets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:44:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/peatland-and-tree-schemes-improving-mdash-but-amp39step-changeamp39-needed-to-hit-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra unveils &amp;#163;225m farm grants as demand set to outstrip supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers face a race for funding this summer as &pound;225 million in Capital Grants opens amid expectations the scheme will be oversubscribed....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-unveils-amp163225m-farm-grants-as-demand-set-to-outstrip-supply/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:40:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-unveils-amp163225m-farm-grants-as-demand-set-to-outstrip-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattle TB cases fall — but 11,000 animals still culled in a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[New cattle TB cases have fallen across Great Britain, but more than 11,000 animals were still slaughtered last year, underlining the ongoing...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cattle-tb-cases-fall-but-11000-animals-still-culled-in-a-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:01:42 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cattle-tb-cases-fall-but-11000-animals-still-culled-in-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;This has to stop&amp;#39;: NFU demands funding reform to tackle rural crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural crime cost the UK &pound;44.1 million last year, prompting fresh calls for fairer police funding as farming leaders warn &ldquo;this has to stop&rdquo;....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39this-has-to-stopamp39-nfu-demands-funding-reform-to-tackle-rural-crime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:38:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39this-has-to-stopamp39-nfu-demands-funding-reform-to-tackle-rural-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits role in UK-wide illegal meat trade linked to &amp;#39;smokies&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key figure in the UK&rsquo;s illegal &lsquo;smokies&rsquo; trade has pleaded guilty to food safety offences following a major investigation.Carmello Gal...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-admits-role-in-uk-wide-illegal-meat-trade-linked-to-amp39smokiesamp39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:15:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/man-admits-role-in-uk-wide-illegal-meat-trade-linked-to-amp39smokiesamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail hunting ban sparks Lords backlash over &amp;#39;attack on the countryside&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government plans to ban trail hunting have come under fierce attack in the House of Lords, with peers warning the move could damage rural li...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/trail-hunting-ban-sparks-lords-backlash-over-amp39attack-on-the-countrysideamp39/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:43:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/trail-hunting-ban-sparks-lords-backlash-over-amp39attack-on-the-countrysideamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle East conflict drives up cost of British berries ahead of peak season]]></title><description><![CDATA[A distant war is already driving up the cost of British strawberries and raspberries, as global tensions begin to hit UK farms.As the Mi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/middle-east-conflict-drives-up-cost-of-british-berries-ahead-of-peak-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:21:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/middle-east-conflict-drives-up-cost-of-british-berries-ahead-of-peak-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers set for new fertiliser options under overhaul of outdated rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could soon gain access to a wider range of fertiliser products under government plans ministers say could cut costs, boost supply re...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-set-for-new-fertiliser-options-under-overhaul-of-outdated-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:21:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-set-for-new-fertiliser-options-under-overhaul-of-outdated-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tippers to be forced into &lsquo;clean up squads&amp;#39; under new crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-tippers who dump waste on farmland and rural areas will be forced to clean up their own mess and pay for the damage under tough new gove...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fly-tippers-to-be-forced-into-lsquoclean-up-squadsamp39-under-new-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:49:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fly-tippers-to-be-forced-into-lsquoclean-up-squadsamp39-under-new-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CO₂ stunning ban could triple costs for UK pork processors, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed ban on CO2 stunning in pig abattoirs could sharply increase costs and disrupt the UK pork sector, a new report warns.Fresh an...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/co-stunning-ban-could-triple-costs-for-uk-pork-processors-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:20:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/co-stunning-ban-could-triple-costs-for-uk-pork-processors-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh farmers face service lockout without new GOV.UK login switch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and rural businesses in Wales are being warned they could lose access to key support services unless they re-register under a new go...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farmers-face-service-lockout-without-new-govuk-login-switch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:23:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farmers-face-service-lockout-without-new-govuk-login-switch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs launch major probe into battle for England&amp;#39;s land]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have launched a major inquiry into how England&rsquo;s land is used, as pressure grows to balance farming, housing, energy and nature &mdash; with f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-launch-major-probe-into-battle-for-englandamp39s-land/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:23:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-launch-major-probe-into-battle-for-englandamp39s-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned: vaccinate now or face bluetongue fertility losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being urged to act now and vaccinate cattle against bluetongue before the full impact of the disease hits herds later this year....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-vaccinate-now-or-face-bluetongue-fertility-losses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:07:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-vaccinate-now-or-face-bluetongue-fertility-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers set to bypass planning rules for on-farm wind turbines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in England are set to gain the right to install small wind turbines without planning permission, under new government proposals aime...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-set-to-bypass-planning-rules-for-on-farm-wind-turbines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:07:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-set-to-bypass-planning-rules-for-on-farm-wind-turbines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm relief as QMS postpones Scotch cattle eligibility changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quality Meat Scotland has delayed a major cattle eligibility change until later this summer, easing pressure on farmers during one of the bu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-relief-as-qms-postpones-scotch-cattle-eligibility-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:07:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-relief-as-qms-postpones-scotch-cattle-eligibility-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdated vining pea guidance set for overhaul in farmer-led trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdated guidance on vining pea plant populations is set to be put under the spotlight, as a new farmer-led trial aims to bring recommendati...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/outdated-vining-pea-guidance-set-for-overhaul-in-farmer-led-trials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:43:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/outdated-vining-pea-guidance-set-for-overhaul-in-farmer-led-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming brought to life for 255,000 pupils in nationwide science push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming has been brought directly into classrooms across the UK, with 255,000 pupils taking part in NFU Education&rsquo;s Science Farm Live during...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-brought-to-life-for-255000-pupils-in-nationwide-science-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:15:47 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farming-brought-to-life-for-255000-pupils-in-nationwide-science-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in ten cereal acres effectively lost to extreme weather, analysis finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme weather has wiped out cereal production equivalent to more than a tenth of England&rsquo;s arable land, raising alarm over the growing thr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-ten-cereal-acres-effectively-lost-to-extreme-weather-analysis-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:08:38 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/one-in-ten-cereal-acres-effectively-lost-to-extreme-weather-analysis-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New land plan raises fresh questions for farmers over food and future policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mounting pressure on farmland has triggered a major shake-up in how England&rsquo;s land is used, raising fresh questions for farmers over food pr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-land-plan-raises-fresh-questions-for-farmers-over-food-and-future-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:27:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-land-plan-raises-fresh-questions-for-farmers-over-food-and-future-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable farming could prevent &amp;#163;150bn hit to UK economy, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scaling up sustainable farming could prevent a &pound;150 billion hit to the UK economy by 2050, a new report has warned, as farmers face rising c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sustainable-farming-could-prevent-amp163150bn-hit-to-uk-economy-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:35:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sustainable-farming-could-prevent-amp163150bn-hit-to-uk-economy-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight in 10 back extending free school milk in boost for UK dairy sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than eight in 10 Britons back extending free school milk, as pressure grows to scrap rules cutting support for children at age five.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eight-in-10-back-extending-free-school-milk-in-boost-for-uk-dairy-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:15:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eight-in-10-back-extending-free-school-milk-in-boost-for-uk-dairy-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlimited fines introduced as tougher dog attack laws come into force]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are set to benefit from tougher new laws on dog attacks, with unlimited fines and stronger police powers now in force across England...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/unlimited-fines-introduced-as-tougher-dog-attack-laws-come-into-force/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:13:47 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/unlimited-fines-introduced-as-tougher-dog-attack-laws-come-into-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK farmers on alert as foot and mouth case confirmed in Greece]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK farmers are being urged to remain on high alert after a case of foot and mouth disease (FMD) was confirmed in Greece.The outbreak, id...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farmers-on-alert-as-foot-and-mouth-case-confirmed-in-greece/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:26:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-farmers-on-alert-as-foot-and-mouth-case-confirmed-in-greece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dartmoor grazing ruled unlawful in High Court blow to management system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Court has ruled Dartmoor&rsquo;s grazing management unlawful &mdash; a decision that could have significant implications for farmers grazing li...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dartmoor-grazing-ruled-unlawful-in-high-court-blow-to-management-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:38:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dartmoor-grazing-ruled-unlawful-in-high-court-blow-to-management-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syngenta backs UK agriculture with &amp;#163;100m research hub in Berkshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syngenta is investing &pound;100 million in a new UK 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+0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-urged-to-act-as-amp16350m-fetf-grants-open-in-final-standalone-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EA gets police-style powers to target organised waste crime networks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waste criminals could soon face police-style powers from the Environment Agency under a major government crackdown on illegal dumping and or...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ea-gets-police-style-powers-to-target-organised-waste-crime-networks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:36:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ea-gets-police-style-powers-to-target-organised-waste-crime-networks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned to secure fuel tanks as oil prices drive theft risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers, landowners and rural homeowners are being urged to secure fuel tanks as soaring oil prices raise fears of a surge in rural theft....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-to-secure-fuel-tanks-as-oil-prices-drive-theft-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:55:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-to-secure-fuel-tanks-as-oil-prices-drive-theft-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers should not carry blame for Wye pollution, lawyers argue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment lawyers representing thousands of residents have hit back at claims farmers are responsible for pollution in the River Wye, argu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-should-not-carry-blame-for-wye-pollution-lawyers-argue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:08:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-should-not-carry-blame-for-wye-pollution-lawyers-argue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major overhaul of farm wages system aims to ease pressure on NI farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm pay rules in Northern Ireland are set for a major overhaul, in a move aimed at easing labour pressures and reducing costs for farm busi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/major-overhaul-of-farm-wages-system-aims-to-ease-pressure-on-ni-farmers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:03:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/major-overhaul-of-farm-wages-system-aims-to-ease-pressure-on-ni-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Farm Sunday turns 20 with national sticker competition for young creatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young artists across the UK are being given the chance to 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+0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/rural-britain-amp39at-risk-of-being-cut-offamp39-under-bbc-freeview-switch-off-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;53m heating oil aid announced as rural fuel costs soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural campaign groups have welcomed a &pound;53m government support package for households reliant on heating oil, but warn families in off-grid a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16353m-heating-oil-aid-announced-as-rural-fuel-costs-soar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:54:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16353m-heating-oil-aid-announced-as-rural-fuel-costs-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telecoms law change could reduce rents on rural mast sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[New telecoms reforms coming into force in April could significantly reduce rents paid to landowners hosting mobile phone masts, experts have...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/telecoms-law-change-could-reduce-rents-on-rural-mast-sites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:40:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/telecoms-law-change-could-reduce-rents-on-rural-mast-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamb welfare proposals could raise costs and strain vets, says union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed changes to lamb castration and tail docking rules could create new welfare risks and practical challenges for sheep farmers, the Fa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lamb-welfare-proposals-could-raise-costs-and-strain-vets-says-union/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:09:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lamb-welfare-proposals-could-raise-costs-and-strain-vets-says-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England&amp;#39;s farmland faces &amp;#39;land crunch&amp;#39; as housing and solar compete for space]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s farmland is under increasing pressure as housing, renewable energy and nature recovery compete for limited space, a new report war...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/englandamp39s-farmland-faces-amp39land-crunchamp39-as-housing-and-solar-compete-for-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:17:52 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/englandamp39s-farmland-faces-amp39land-crunchamp39-as-housing-and-solar-compete-for-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seized criminal money used to tackle rural crime with new cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cash seized from criminals is being used to fund new rural crime-fighting cameras across Essex, targeting offences such as hare coursing, fl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seized-criminal-money-used-to-tackle-rural-crime-with-new-cameras/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:54:48 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seized-criminal-money-used-to-tackle-rural-crime-with-new-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy brand Trewithen to relaunch as Cornish Dairy Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trewithen Dairy is set to be renamed Cornish Dairy Co. from April, as its owners look to strengthen the brand&rsquo;s Cornish identity and expand ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-brand-trewithen-to-relaunch-as-cornish-dairy-co/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:03:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dairy-brand-trewithen-to-relaunch-as-cornish-dairy-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CEO appointed to lead Red Tractor assurance scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Tractor has named Paul McLaughlin as its new chief executive, bringing in a senior figure from the food and assurance sectors to lead th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-ceo-appointed-to-lead-red-tractor-assurance-scheme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:35:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-ceo-appointed-to-lead-red-tractor-assurance-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP pushes for labels on meat from non-stun slaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meat from animals slaughtered without stunning should be clearly labelled, a Conservative MP has said, as she pushes for new rules aimed at ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mp-pushes-for-labels-on-meat-from-non-stun-slaughter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 09:00:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mp-pushes-for-labels-on-meat-from-non-stun-slaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cereal farm incomes forecast to plunge two-thirds as support payments fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm incomes across England are forecast to drop sharply for most sectors in 2025/26, as lower crop prices, volatile yields and further cuts...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cereal-farm-incomes-forecast-to-plunge-two-thirds-as-support-payments-fall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:06:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cereal-farm-incomes-forecast-to-plunge-two-thirds-as-support-payments-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow rust reports rise in winter wheat varieties across the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yellow rust has been reported in several winter wheat varieties across the UK, with growers urged to monitor crops closely and be prepared t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/yellow-rust-reports-rise-in-winter-wheat-varieties-across-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:28:47 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/yellow-rust-reports-rise-in-winter-wheat-varieties-across-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 20% hike in vet inspection fees sparks abattoir concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising inspection charges from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) could place further strain on the UK&rsquo;s struggling abattoir sector, livestock ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-20-hike-in-vet-inspection-fees-sparks-abattoir-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:13:28 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-20-hike-in-vet-inspection-fees-sparks-abattoir-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh farmers call for stable funding and TB action before next Senedd term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales&rsquo; two main farming unions have urged politicians to deliver fair funding and stronger support for agriculture ahead of the next Senedd ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farmers-call-for-stable-funding-and-tb-action-before-next-senedd-term/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:31:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-farmers-call-for-stable-funding-and-tb-action-before-next-senedd-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School meals could create new markets for UK growers, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serving more locally grown fruit and vegetables in school meals could create new markets for UK farmers while strengthening the country&rsquo;s fo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/school-meals-could-create-new-markets-for-uk-growers-report-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:35:24 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/school-meals-could-create-new-markets-for-uk-growers-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh government unveils &amp;#163;5m finance scheme for farm improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farmers will soon be able to access low-interest loans of up to &pound;1 million to modernise their businesses under a new government-backed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-government-unveils-amp1635m-finance-scheme-for-farm-improvements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:16:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-government-unveils-amp1635m-finance-scheme-for-farm-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilgrim&amp;#39;s launches butchery academy to tackle UK skills shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilgrim&rsquo;s Europe has launched a new training academy aimed at tackling the UK&rsquo;s shortage of skilled butchers, as the meat industry faces gro...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pilgrimamp39s-launches-butchery-academy-to-tackle-uk-skills-shortage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:16:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pilgrimamp39s-launches-butchery-academy-to-tackle-uk-skills-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deer damage to farmland sparks new management plan in national park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and land managers in Scotland&rsquo;s first national park are being backed with new support measures to tackle rising deer numbers that ar...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/deer-damage-to-farmland-sparks-new-management-plan-in-national-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:56:47 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/deer-damage-to-farmland-sparks-new-management-plan-in-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenant farming future at risk amid policy shifts, warns TFA chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policy changes and shifting land use are putting the future of tenant farming in England and Wales at risk, the Tenant Farmers Association (...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tenant-farming-future-at-risk-amid-policy-shifts-warns-tfa-chair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:56:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tenant-farming-future-at-risk-amid-policy-shifts-warns-tfa-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New egg guidance aims to ensure only top quality eggs reach shop shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers buying eggs in UK supermarkets should soon see a noticeable improvement in the quality of the eggs inside the box, following the p...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-egg-guidance-aims-to-ensure-only-top-quality-eggs-reach-shop-shelves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:39:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-egg-guidance-aims-to-ensure-only-top-quality-eggs-reach-shop-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure grows on government to ensure imports meet UK egg standards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egg producers and consumers across the UK are writing to their MPs to raise concerns about what they see as a fundamental unfairness in prop...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pressure-grows-on-government-to-ensure-imports-meet-uk-egg-standards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:05:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/pressure-grows-on-government-to-ensure-imports-meet-uk-egg-standards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU warns Defra fertiliser disruption could affect UK food supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm leaders have warned that global conflict could drive up farm input costs and threaten the UK food supply chain after holding talks with...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-defra-fertiliser-disruption-could-affect-uk-food-supply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:05:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-warns-defra-fertiliser-disruption-could-affect-uk-food-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales unlikely to meet 2041 TB-free target without change, says NFU Cymru]]></title><description><![CDATA[NFU Cymru has backed calls for a &ldquo;step change&rdquo; in Wales&rsquo; bovine TB eradication strategy, warning current measures are not on track to elimin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wales-unlikely-to-meet-2041-tb-free-target-without-change-says-nfu-cymru/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:55:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wales-unlikely-to-meet-2041-tb-free-target-without-change-says-nfu-cymru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm ordered to pay &amp;#163;18,000 after slurry pollutes Bristol Avon tributaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wiltshire farming partnership has been ordered to pay more than &pound;18,000 after two slurry pollution incidents contaminated tributaries of t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-ordered-to-pay-amp16318000-after-slurry-pollutes-bristol-avon-tributaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:29:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-ordered-to-pay-amp16318000-after-slurry-pollutes-bristol-avon-tributaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small farms warn of higher rates bills after sporting relief removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farms and rural landholdings in Scotland could face higher business rates after the government confirmed plans to remove sporting rates reli...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/small-farms-warn-of-higher-rates-bills-after-sporting-relief-removal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:17:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/small-farms-warn-of-higher-rates-bills-after-sporting-relief-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Office grants final visa extension for overseas sheep shearers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office has granted a one-year extension allowing overseas sheep shearers to work in the UK after warnings that millions of sheep co...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/home-office-grants-final-visa-extension-for-overseas-sheep-shearers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:17:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/home-office-grants-final-visa-extension-for-overseas-sheep-shearers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU raises alarm over fertiliser and diesel costs amid Middle East conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFU has warned that rising tensions in the Middle East could increase fertiliser and diesel costs for UK farmers, raising concerns about...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-raises-alarm-over-fertiliser-and-diesel-costs-amid-middle-east-conflict/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:12:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-raises-alarm-over-fertiliser-and-diesel-costs-amid-middle-east-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New BYDV tool to help cereal growers cut insecticide sprays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cereal growers will soon have access to a new digital tool designed to help manage barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) while potentially reduci...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-bydv-tool-to-help-cereal-growers-cut-insecticide-sprays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:46:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-bydv-tool-to-help-cereal-growers-cut-insecticide-sprays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Lion remains UK&amp;#39;s most recognised food assurance mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British Lion mark remains the UK&rsquo;s most recognised food assurance label, with awareness reaching 80%, new research shows.The latest ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-lion-remains-ukamp39s-most-recognised-food-assurance-mark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:06:28 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/british-lion-remains-ukamp39s-most-recognised-food-assurance-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal battle over farm pesticide records heads to tribunal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tribunal hearing this week will decide whether campaigners can gain access to records detailing pesticide use on farms.Conservation gr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/legal-battle-over-farm-pesticide-records-heads-to-tribunal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:52:48 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/legal-battle-over-farm-pesticide-records-heads-to-tribunal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New strategy unveiled to boost Welsh lamb and beef industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales&rsquo; red meat industry has unveiled a new four-year strategy aimed at boosting sales, strengthening sustainability and expanding the globa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-strategy-unveiled-to-boost-welsh-lamb-and-beef-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:38:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-strategy-unveiled-to-boost-welsh-lamb-and-beef-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour MPs warn rural Britain faces growing &amp;#39;rural penalty&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour MPs and countryside campaigners are urging the government to introduce a national rural plan as soaring oil prices and rising living ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-mps-warn-rural-britain-faces-growing-amp39rural-penaltyamp39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:44:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-mps-warn-rural-britain-faces-growing-amp39rural-penaltyamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm groups call for &amp;#39;core standards&amp;#39; on food imports at Westminster event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm leaders and animal welfare groups are urging MPs to introduce tougher protections on food imports, warning that British farmers risk be...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-groups-call-for-amp39core-standardsamp39-on-food-imports-at-westminster-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:24:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-groups-call-for-amp39core-standardsamp39-on-food-imports-at-westminster-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock come into force this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[New powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock &mdash; including unlimited fines &mdash; will come into force later this month, giving police stronger to...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-powers-to-tackle-dog-attacks-on-livestock-come-into-force-this-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:19:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-powers-to-tackle-dog-attacks-on-livestock-come-into-force-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm input costs risk rising as Middle East crisis hits fertiliser markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Escalating tensions in the Middle East are shaking global fertiliser supply and could push up costs for UK farmers just as many prepare for ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-input-costs-risk-rising-as-middle-east-crisis-hits-fertiliser-markets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:29:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-input-costs-risk-rising-as-middle-east-crisis-hits-fertiliser-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers need time to adjust to EU rule alignment, warns NFU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has published the first list of regulations expected to fall under the UK&rsquo;s future sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-need-time-to-adjust-to-eu-rule-alignment-warns-nfu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:52:28 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-need-time-to-adjust-to-eu-rule-alignment-warns-nfu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agroforestry expansion could cut food energy production by up to 45%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food energy production &mdash; the total calories produced from farmland for human consumption &mdash; could fall by between three and 45% if agroforest...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/agroforestry-expansion-could-cut-food-energy-production-by-up-to-45/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:40:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/agroforestry-expansion-could-cut-food-energy-production-by-up-to-45/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm leaders push for Finance Bill amendments to safeguard tenancies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm leaders are urging the government to back key amendments to the Finance Bill, warning that failure to act could harm tenant farmers acr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-push-for-finance-bill-amendments-to-safeguard-tenancies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:59:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-push-for-finance-bill-amendments-to-safeguard-tenancies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK sheep numbers fall to lowest level in living memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s sheep sector is under mounting pressure as breeding ewe numbers fall to the lowest level in living memory, raising fresh questions...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-sheep-numbers-fall-to-lowest-level-in-living-memory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:20:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-sheep-numbers-fall-to-lowest-level-in-living-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police recover &amp;#163;850k of stolen vehicles and farm machinery in Essex raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have recovered stolen vehicles and agricultural machinery worth more than &pound;850,000 after uncovering a suspected rural &ldquo;chop shop&rdquo; in ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/police-recover-amp163850k-of-stolen-vehicles-and-farm-machinery-in-essex-raid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:37:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/police-recover-amp163850k-of-stolen-vehicles-and-farm-machinery-in-essex-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned after pothole scammers demand up to &amp;#163;12,000 for &amp;#39;repairs&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in Essex are being targeted by scammers posing as road workers who offer cheap pothole repairs before demanding up to &pound;12,000 for wo...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-after-pothole-scammers-demand-up-to-amp16312000-for-amp39repairsamp39/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:16:24 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-after-pothole-scammers-demand-up-to-amp16312000-for-amp39repairsamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 free quad bike helmets offered to farmers in safety push]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major farm safety campaign is giving away more than 100 free quad bike helmets to farmers and crofters across Scotland in a push to preven...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/100-free-quad-bike-helmets-offered-to-farmers-in-safety-push/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:16:24 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/100-free-quad-bike-helmets-offered-to-farmers-in-safety-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs raise alarm as Defra workforce shrinks by 15%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defra has cut around 15% of its workforce in the past year, with further reductions planned as MPs warn the department risks losing vital ex...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-raise-alarm-as-defra-workforce-shrinks-by-15/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:43:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-raise-alarm-as-defra-workforce-shrinks-by-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food and farming businesses told to get ready for EU trade reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and farming businesses are being urged to prepare for a new UK-EU trade deal designed to reduce trade barriers and support exports of B...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-and-farming-businesses-told-to-get-ready-for-eu-trade-reset/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:18:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/food-and-farming-businesses-told-to-get-ready-for-eu-trade-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half of UK sugar beet crop could face virus yellows in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sugar beet growers face significant virus yellows pressure this season, with a new forecast warning that more than half of the UK crop could...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-half-of-uk-sugar-beet-crop-could-face-virus-yellows-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:16:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/more-than-half-of-uk-sugar-beet-crop-could-face-virus-yellows-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defra raises Newcastle disease risk as outbreaks spread across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The risk of Newcastle disease entering poultry in Great Britain has been raised from low to medium as outbreaks continue to spread across Eu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-raises-newcastle-disease-risk-as-outbreaks-spread-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:57:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/defra-raises-newcastle-disease-risk-as-outbreaks-spread-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How green is your milk? We compare the environmental cost of dairy and plant-based options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Australians are choosing oat, almond and soy over cow&rsquo;s milk &ndash; but which choice is the most sustainable?Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household&rsquo;s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comOat cap, skinny flat white, almond chai, soy matcha. Everyone has a different milk preference: cow, skim, lactose-free, oat, almond, soy, goat or ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/how-green-is-your-milk-we-compare-the-environmental-cost-of-dairy-and-plant-based-options/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/how-green-is-your-milk-we-compare-the-environmental-cost-of-dairy-and-plant-based-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi pledges long-term deals for half of UK produce by 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aldi has pledged to secure at least half of its UK-grown produce through long-term supply agreements with British farmers by 2027.The su...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/aldi-pledges-long-term-deals-for-half-of-uk-produce-by-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:45:38 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/aldi-pledges-long-term-deals-for-half-of-uk-produce-by-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cattle trampling case sparks renewed safety warning for farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being warned about their duty of care after a dog walker was trampled by cattle in a case that led to prosecution by the Health ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cattle-trampling-case-sparks-renewed-safety-warning-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:15:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cattle-trampling-case-sparks-renewed-safety-warning-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU bans &amp;#39;steak&amp;#39; and &amp;#39;bacon&amp;#39; labels on vegan and vegetarian products]]></title><description><![CDATA[EU lawmakers have agreed to ban a range of meat-related names on vegetarian and vegan products in a move aimed at protecting livestock farme...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-bans-amp39steakamp39-and-amp39baconamp39-labels-on-vegan-and-vegetarian-products/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:27:38 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-bans-amp39steakamp39-and-amp39baconamp39-labels-on-vegan-and-vegetarian-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluetongue measures lifted as livestock trade restarts across Irish border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock trade across the Irish border is set to resume after new bluetongue measures were agreed by authorities in Northern Ireland and th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-measures-lifted-as-livestock-trade-restarts-across-irish-border/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:50:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bluetongue-measures-lifted-as-livestock-trade-restarts-across-irish-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird flu outbreaks trigger cull of more than 23,000 pheasants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird flu fears are rising across the UK after a confirmed outbreak in England and a suspected case in Northern Ireland prompted the culling ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bird-flu-outbreaks-trigger-cull-of-more-than-23000-pheasants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:09:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bird-flu-outbreaks-trigger-cull-of-more-than-23000-pheasants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle East tensions and economic outlook could shape UK farming, says AHDB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves&rsquo; spring statement may have contained few policy surprises, but AHDB says the economic outlook &mdash; set against renewed...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/middle-east-tensions-and-economic-outlook-could-shape-uk-farming-says-ahdb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:23:53 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/middle-east-tensions-and-economic-outlook-could-shape-uk-farming-says-ahdb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU agrees to chop meaty names from vegetarian and vegan food products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers will outlaw use of 31 meat-related names as part of efforts to help livestock farmers in food supply marketsEU lawmakers have agreed to ban meaty names such as steak and bacon for vegetarian and vegan foods, but &ldquo;veggie burgers&rdquo; and &ldquo;meat-free sausages&rdquo; will remain on the table.Negotiators from the European parliament and EU council of ministers found a recipe for compromise on rules for food names on Thursday, although critics said they were creating needless c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-agrees-to-chop-meaty-names-from-vegetarian-and-vegan-food-products/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-agrees-to-chop-meaty-names-from-vegetarian-and-vegan-food-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investment in food systems should be a priority | Letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading researchers call for sustained investment by governments and policymakers to enable scientific innovations aimed at preventing malnutritionDuring British Science Week, which starts on Friday, we urge government leaders and policymakers to sustain investment in research on nutrition and food systems. Malnutrition remains the leading cause of death among children under five worldwide. It leaves survivors with impairments that limit learning and earning potential, impacting generations and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/investment-in-food-systems-should-be-a-priority-letter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/investment-in-food-systems-should-be-a-priority-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are Democrats surrendering the issue of healthy food? | Tim Ryan and Justin Talbot Zorn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under RFK Jr and the Maha movement, Republicans have claimed the mantle &ndash; but their actions are full of contradictionsOn 25 February, in her opening remarks at her Senate confirmation hearing, Casey Means, Donald Trump&rsquo;s nominee for surgeon general, called on the US government to address key drivers of chronic disease, including &ldquo;ultraprocessed foods, industrial chemical exposure&rdquo; and other factors. The same month, in a provocative Super Bowl ad for the federal government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/why-are-democrats-surrendering-the-issue-of-healthy-food-tim-ryan-and-justin-talbot-zorn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/why-are-democrats-surrendering-the-issue-of-healthy-food-tim-ryan-and-justin-talbot-zorn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge vet school saved after opposition from farmers and vets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to close the University of Cambridge&rsquo;s veterinary school have been abandoned after strong opposition from farmers and vets.The dec...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cambridge-vet-school-saved-after-opposition-from-farmers-and-vets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:33:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cambridge-vet-school-saved-after-opposition-from-farmers-and-vets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK &amp;#39;seriously off track&amp;#39; to meet global biodiversity targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK is &ldquo;seriously off track&rdquo; to meet global targets to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, a new analysis has warned.Research by the RSPB...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-amp39seriously-off-trackamp39-to-meet-global-biodiversity-targets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:17:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-amp39seriously-off-trackamp39-to-meet-global-biodiversity-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New wildfire action plan unveiled to tackle growing fire risk in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new government strategy aimed at tackling the rising threat of wildfires in Scotland has been welcomed by farmers and land managers.Th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-wildfire-action-plan-unveiled-to-tackle-growing-fire-risk-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:17:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-wildfire-action-plan-unveiled-to-tackle-growing-fire-risk-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organic market hits &amp;#163;3.9bn but UK production remains limited]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for organic food in the UK is rising sharply, with the market doubling in value over the past decade to reach &pound;3.9 billion, new figur...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/organic-market-hits-amp16339bn-but-uk-production-remains-limited/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:56:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/organic-market-hits-amp16339bn-but-uk-production-remains-limited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour trails in fourth place in rural Wales poll ahead of Senedd election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour is trailing in fourth place in rural Wales ahead of the next Senedd election, new polling suggests.The survey, commissioned by th...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-trails-in-fourth-place-in-rural-wales-poll-ahead-of-senedd-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:56:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-trails-in-fourth-place-in-rural-wales-poll-ahead-of-senedd-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned over inheritance tax hit as APR and BPR changes loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could face significantly higher inheritance tax bills next month as changes to agricultural property relief (APR) and business prope...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-over-inheritance-tax-hit-as-apr-and-bpr-changes-loom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:30:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-over-inheritance-tax-hit-as-apr-and-bpr-changes-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey vaccine trials mark new step in fight against bird flu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trials of a new avian influenza vaccine have begun in the UK, raising hopes of a new tool to combat bird flu.The targeted study, launche...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/turkey-vaccine-trials-mark-new-step-in-fight-against-bird-flu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:45:23 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/turkey-vaccine-trials-mark-new-step-in-fight-against-bird-flu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffolk farmer dies after falling into grain silo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Suffolk farmer has died after falling into a grain silo, in the latest fatal accident to highlight farming&rsquo;s safety risks.The accident...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/suffolk-farmer-dies-after-falling-into-grain-silo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:49:52 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/suffolk-farmer-dies-after-falling-into-grain-silo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warned fertiliser prices could rise amid Middle East tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Escalating conflict in the Middle East could disrupt global fertiliser supplies and drive up costs for farmers worldwide.The warning fol...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-fertiliser-prices-could-rise-amid-middle-east-tensions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:39:52 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-warned-fertiliser-prices-could-rise-amid-middle-east-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK warned as African swine fever cases surge across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread across Europe, with nearly 2,000 new cases reported in just two months, raising concerns for t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-warned-as-african-swine-fever-cases-surge-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:12:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-warned-as-african-swine-fever-cases-surge-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal meat and plant imports bypass Dover checks in &amp;#39;drive-by&amp;#39; loophole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meat and plant imports carrying potential disease risks are entering the UK without inspection, new data has revealed.The findings have ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/illegal-meat-and-plant-imports-bypass-dover-checks-in-amp39drive-byamp39-loophole/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:12:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/illegal-meat-and-plant-imports-bypass-dover-checks-in-amp39drive-byamp39-loophole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven firms win funding to develop satellite and AI tools for farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven British companies will share &pound;560,000 in government funding to develop space and artificial intelligence technologies designed to tran...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-firms-win-funding-to-develop-satellite-and-ai-tools-for-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:51:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/seven-firms-win-funding-to-develop-satellite-and-ai-tools-for-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs tour UK&amp;#39;s largest dairy plant to see future of British milk production]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs have been given a first-hand look at the future of British dairy after touring the UK&rsquo;s largest fresh milk processing plant and a nearby...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-tour-ukamp39s-largest-dairy-plant-to-see-future-of-british-milk-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:51:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-tour-ukamp39s-largest-dairy-plant-to-see-future-of-british-milk-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK among countries linked to migrant farmworker abuse cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agri-food industry recorded the highest number of migrant worker abuse cases of any sector in 2025, with more than 200 incidents exposin...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-among-countries-linked-to-migrant-farmworker-abuse-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:53:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-among-countries-linked-to-migrant-farmworker-abuse-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wet winter boosts 2026 irrigation prospects across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[After one of the wettest winters in decades, irrigation prospects for 2026 are shaping up far stronger than many farmers and growers feared....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wet-winter-boosts-2026-irrigation-prospects-across-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:49:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/wet-winter-boosts-2026-irrigation-prospects-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soil Association Scotland calls for 10% of farmland to go organic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soil Association Scotland has thrown down a pre-election challenge to Holyrood&rsquo;s political parties, calling for 10% of the nation&rsquo;s farmland...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/soil-association-scotland-calls-for-10-of-farmland-to-go-organic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:49:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/soil-association-scotland-calls-for-10-of-farmland-to-go-organic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring worm warning as 2026 Nematodirus forecast goes live]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potentially costly spring parasite threat is looming for lamb producers as the 2026 Nematodirus Hatching Forecast goes live.The Sustai...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/spring-worm-warning-as-2026-nematodirus-forecast-goes-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:45:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/spring-worm-warning-as-2026-nematodirus-forecast-goes-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm leaders hail surge in global demand for UK dairy and red meat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming leaders have hailed record-breaking UK dairy and red meat export figures as a major boost for British farmers, with combined trade t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-hail-surge-in-global-demand-for-uk-dairy-and-red-meat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:31:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-hail-surge-in-global-demand-for-uk-dairy-and-red-meat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court to hear urgent challenge over farm inheritance tax reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A High Court battle over inheritance tax reforms that could reshape the future of family farms will be heard by a panel of senior judges lat...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/high-court-to-hear-urgent-challenge-over-farm-inheritance-tax-reforms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:02:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/high-court-to-hear-urgent-challenge-over-farm-inheritance-tax-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech firms and AI farming tools ‘playing with the food system’, warns thinktank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google, Microsoft and Amazon among companies using algorithms and AI to influence what crops are grown and how, say criticsTech companies and industrial agriculture are &ldquo;playing with the food system&rdquo; by using AI and algorithms to undermine farmers in choosing what the world eats, leading food security experts have warned.Companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, IBM and Alibaba are working with industrial agriculture firms to influence what crops are grown and how, according to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tech-firms-and-ai-farming-tools-playing-with-the-food-system-warns-thinktank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tech-firms-and-ai-farming-tools-playing-with-the-food-system-warns-thinktank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold milk feeding delivers strong growth in surplus lamb trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[With labour stretched during peak lambing, new trial results suggest surplus lambs can achieve strong growth rates when reared on cold milk ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cold-milk-feeding-delivers-strong-growth-in-surplus-lamb-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:52:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cold-milk-feeding-delivers-strong-growth-in-surplus-lamb-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;2m livestock worrying toll sparks Crufts warning to dog owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheep worrying incidents cost UK farmers nearly &pound;2 million last year &mdash; and with lambing season under way, the National Sheep Association (NS...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1632m-livestock-worrying-toll-sparks-crufts-warning-to-dog-owners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:19:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp1632m-livestock-worrying-toll-sparks-crufts-warning-to-dog-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK secures top three spot in global food resilience rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stark 42-point gulf between the world&rsquo;s most and least resilient food systems has been exposed by a major new global index &mdash; with the UK r...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-secures-top-three-spot-in-global-food-resilience-rankings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:56:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-secures-top-three-spot-in-global-food-resilience-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Countryside vote up for grabs as manifesto challenges Welsh government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural Wales is shaping up to be a decisive front in this year's Senedd elections, with countryside voters warning they feel increasingly ove...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/countryside-vote-up-for-grabs-as-manifesto-challenges-welsh-government/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:32:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/countryside-vote-up-for-grabs-as-manifesto-challenges-welsh-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Please go and get tested&amp;#39;: Farmers share prostate cancer message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer now affects one in eight men in the UK &mdash; and two Aberdeenshire farmers are urging others not to ignore the warning signs.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39please-go-and-get-testedamp39-farmers-share-prostate-cancer-message/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:47:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39please-go-and-get-testedamp39-farmers-share-prostate-cancer-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners warn mast reforms have slashed rents by 90%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers say mobile mast reforms have slashed rental income by up to 90% &mdash; and are warning that further expansion of the regime could drive s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-landowners-warn-mast-reforms-have-slashed-rents-by-90/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:41:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-landowners-warn-mast-reforms-have-slashed-rents-by-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England&amp;#39;s shearing stars head to New Zealand for world showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s shearing elite are preparing to test themselves against the best in the world as the 2026 World Shearing &amp; Wool Handling Champions...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/englandamp39s-shearing-stars-head-to-new-zealand-for-world-showdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:49:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/englandamp39s-shearing-stars-head-to-new-zealand-for-world-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gene-editing laws face High Court showdown in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gene-edited crops will face a High Court test in May as campaigners challenge the government&rsquo;s decision to ease regulation of certain geneti...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gene-editing-laws-face-high-court-showdown-in-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:13:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/gene-editing-laws-face-high-court-showdown-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devon farmer killed in ladder fall during hedge cutting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farming&rsquo;s grim safety record has been laid bare once again after a Devon farmer died in a fall while carrying out routine hedge work.In ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/devon-farmer-killed-in-ladder-fall-during-hedge-cutting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:18:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/devon-farmer-killed-in-ladder-fall-during-hedge-cutting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mattress maker backs sheep farmers paid &amp;#39;mere pennies&amp;#39; for fleece]]></title><description><![CDATA[While many sheep farmers receive &ldquo;mere pennies&rdquo; for their fleece, a British mattress manufacturer is betting that full traceability and fair...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mattress-maker-backs-sheep-farmers-paid-amp39mere-penniesamp39-for-fleece/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:57:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mattress-maker-backs-sheep-farmers-paid-amp39mere-penniesamp39-for-fleece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK beef lands in US tariff free for first time under new trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[British beef has returned to US shelves tariff free for the first time, in what ministers are hailing as a breakthrough moment for UK agricu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-beef-lands-in-us-tariff-free-for-first-time-under-new-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:54:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-beef-lands-in-us-tariff-free-for-first-time-under-new-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imports dominate pork and lamb as Scottish shelf share stalls at 26%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite repeated pledges from supermarkets to back local farming, just 26% of own-label products on Scottish shelves are actually sourced in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/imports-dominate-pork-and-lamb-as-scottish-shelf-share-stalls-at-26/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:58:47 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/imports-dominate-pork-and-lamb-as-scottish-shelf-share-stalls-at-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The cows beat the shit out of the robots the first day’: the tech revolution designed to improve dairy farming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automated milking systems are recognised as a more humane solution for both cows and farmers &ndash; but they take some getting used toSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterLast October, Dixie farmer Darren Vickers completed construction of the 2.8-acre open shed that will house both his new dairy and 600-strong milking herd. 25 kilometres away in Timboon, Simon Schulz is also building a new pasture-based shed for his 450 cows, due to begin operating in May. Inside these sheds, their tho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/the-cows-beat-the-shit-out-of-the-robots-the-first-day-the-tech-revolution-designed-to-improve-dairy-farming/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/the-cows-beat-the-shit-out-of-the-robots-the-first-day-the-tech-revolution-designed-to-improve-dairy-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Price boost for First Milk farmer suppliers ahead of spring flush]]></title><description><![CDATA[A modest price lift from First Milk has broken ranks in an otherwise cautious dairy market, as processors brace for the impact of spring vol...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/price-boost-for-first-milk-farmer-suppliers-ahead-of-spring-flush/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:36:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/price-boost-for-first-milk-farmer-suppliers-ahead-of-spring-flush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arla holds March milk price as global supply keeps pressure on markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arla has opted for stability in March, holding its milk price as high global supply and soft commodity markets continue to weigh on dairy re...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-holds-march-milk-price-as-global-supply-keeps-pressure-on-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:05:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-holds-march-milk-price-as-global-supply-keeps-pressure-on-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volatility, TB and regulation threaten dairy growth, industry leaders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[British dairy&rsquo;s future hangs on fair contracts, stable regulation and decisive government action, NFU leaders have warned, as farmers grappl...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/volatility-tb-and-regulation-threaten-dairy-growth-industry-leaders-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:39:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/volatility-tb-and-regulation-threaten-dairy-growth-industry-leaders-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fully funded training helps farmers prepare for Open Farm Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers have a limited opportunity to secure fully funded training to help them open their gates to the public for Open Farm Sunday, as the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fully-funded-training-helps-farmers-prepare-for-open-farm-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:49:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fully-funded-training-helps-farmers-prepare-for-open-farm-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi doubles sector average for Scottish sourcing, NFU Scotland finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aldi has been confirmed as the biggest supporter of Scottish farmers and crofters, stocking more than double the sector average of locally s...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/aldi-doubles-sector-average-for-scottish-sourcing-nfu-scotland-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:54:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/aldi-doubles-sector-average-for-scottish-sourcing-nfu-scotland-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lords revolt over fly-tipping law that penalises farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers could finally be relieved of footing the bill for fly-tipped rubbish after the government was defeated in the House of Lords over wh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lords-revolt-over-fly-tipping-law-that-penalises-farmers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:37:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lords-revolt-over-fly-tipping-law-that-penalises-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;67m Highland estate sale highlights strength of Scotland&amp;#39;s land market]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Scotland&rsquo;s most significant rural estates has been brought to market with a &pound;67 million guide price, offering a large-scale, diversif...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16367m-highland-estate-sale-highlights-strength-of-scotlandamp39s-land-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:53:27 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16367m-highland-estate-sale-highlights-strength-of-scotlandamp39s-land-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;212,000 combine leads multi-million pound Shropshire dispersal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;212,000 combine harvester and a string of &pound;128,000 tractors headlined a multi-million pound farm dispersal in Shropshire that drew buyers...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163212000-combine-leads-multi-million-pound-shropshire-dispersal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:49:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163212000-combine-leads-multi-million-pound-shropshire-dispersal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A gift that falls from the sky’: why farmers are using Etna’s ash as fertiliser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falling volcanic ash has for years been viewed as a nuisance. But a Sicilian project has discovered its agricultural potential and wants to spread the wordIn the Sicilian town of Giarre overlooking Mount Etna, Andrea Passanisi, a tropical and citrus fruits producer, uses an unusual fertiliser on his 100-hectare (247-acre) stretch of land: volcano ash.Like hundreds of farmers and citizens of rural towns perched on the slopes of Europe&rsquo;s highest and most active volcano, the 41-year-old&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/a-gift-that-falls-from-the-sky-why-farmers-are-using-etnas-ash-as-fertiliser/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/a-gift-that-falls-from-the-sky-why-farmers-are-using-etnas-ash-as-fertiliser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh government boosts woodland grants with &amp;#163;825 per hectare incentive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farmers are being offered an additional &pound;825 per hectare to plant native woodland, as ministers step up efforts to accelerate tree cre...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-government-boosts-woodland-grants-with-amp163825-per-hectare-incentive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:49:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/welsh-government-boosts-woodland-grants-with-amp163825-per-hectare-incentive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco chief challenged over farm returns and &amp;#39;race to the bottom&amp;#39; pricing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesco&rsquo;s UK chief executive faced sustained pressure at NFU Conference as farmers warned domestic food production is &ldquo;on a knife edge&rdquo; and qu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-chief-challenged-over-farm-returns-and-amp39race-to-the-bottomamp39-pricing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:02:07 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-chief-challenged-over-farm-returns-and-amp39race-to-the-bottomamp39-pricing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Milk backs tougher carbon standard ahead of 2027 shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new global standard on land use and carbon removals is set to reshape how dairy businesses measure net zero &mdash; and First Milk says the sect...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-milk-backs-tougher-carbon-standard-ahead-of-2027-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:07:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/first-milk-backs-tougher-carbon-standard-ahead-of-2027-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong organic milk prices open door — but capacity remains tight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong organic milk prices and continued undersupply have created a rare growth opportunity for dairy producers &mdash; but the market remains tig...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/strong-organic-milk-prices-open-door-but-capacity-remains-tight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:46:28 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/strong-organic-milk-prices-open-door-but-capacity-remains-tight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland targets &amp;#39;trojan&amp;#39; cows in fresh BVD clampdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breeding-age females in Northern Ireland herds with a BVD-positive animal will be barred from sale or transfer for up to 41 weeks under toug...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-targets-amp39trojanamp39-cows-in-fresh-bvd-clampdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:40:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-targets-amp39trojanamp39-cows-in-fresh-bvd-clampdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradshaw re-elected as NFU president amid mounting farm pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Bradshaw will lead the NFU for another two years after being re-elected president at a time of intense political and economic pressure o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bradshaw-re-elected-as-nfu-president-amid-mounting-farm-pressures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:40:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bradshaw-re-elected-as-nfu-president-amid-mounting-farm-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK tightens biosecurity after foot and mouth outbreak confirmed in Cyprus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foot and mouth disease has been confirmed in Cyprus, triggering immediate UK import restrictions and a warning to British livestock keepers ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-tightens-biosecurity-after-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-confirmed-in-cyprus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:40:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-tightens-biosecurity-after-foot-and-mouth-outbreak-confirmed-in-cyprus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI won&amp;#39;t replace farmers &mdash; but it may replace tasks, NFU told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is moving from tech buzzword to farmyard talking point, as producers grapple with what data-driven systems could mea...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ai-wonamp39t-replace-farmers-mdash-but-it-may-replace-tasks-nfu-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:26:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ai-wonamp39t-replace-farmers-mdash-but-it-may-replace-tasks-nfu-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers and landowners left footing bill as fly-tipping surges by 9%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-tipping incidents have climbed to 1.26 million in England &mdash; a 9% rise on the previous year &mdash; prompting ministers to push councils to sei...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-landowners-left-footing-bill-as-fly-tipping-surges-by-9/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:32:47 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmers-and-landowners-left-footing-bill-as-fly-tipping-surges-by-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poultry leaders warn sector stuck in &amp;#39;firefighting&amp;#39; mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s poultry industry is stuck in &ldquo;firefighting&rdquo; mode &mdash; and risks losing strategic ground if it cannot lift its eyes to the horizon.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-leaders-warn-sector-stuck-in-amp39firefightingamp39-mode/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:44:29 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/poultry-leaders-warn-sector-stuck-in-amp39firefightingamp39-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men jailed after filming brutal sheep attack on South Downs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been jailed for killing a sheep in a &ldquo;disturbing&rdquo; attack on the South Downs that was filmed on a mobile phone.Leighton Ashb...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/two-men-jailed-after-filming-brutal-sheep-attack-on-south-downs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:57:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/two-men-jailed-after-filming-brutal-sheep-attack-on-south-downs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK talent competes among Europe&amp;#39;s elite at Shepherd of Year final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s young shepherds have proved they can hold their own against Europe&rsquo;s best, securing top-five finishes at the prestigious European ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-talent-competes-among-europeamp39s-elite-at-shepherd-of-year-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:09:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-talent-competes-among-europeamp39s-elite-at-shepherd-of-year-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meat processors demand UK align with EU rules to end border red tape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meat processors have called for the UK to align immediately with EU food safety rules, warning that post-Brexit border controls are piling c...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/meat-processors-demand-uk-align-with-eu-rules-to-end-border-red-tape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:09:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/meat-processors-demand-uk-align-with-eu-rules-to-end-border-red-tape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs warn shotgun alignment would harm countryside without boosting safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cross-party MPs have mounted a united challenge to government plans to tighten shotgun licensing, warning the move could penalise lawful own...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-warn-shotgun-alignment-would-harm-countryside-without-boosting-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:50:33 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/mps-warn-shotgun-alignment-would-harm-countryside-without-boosting-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government slashes SFI options and caps payments at &amp;#163;100,000 in reset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ministers have unveiled a streamlined Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), cutting the scheme from 102 actions to 71 and introducing a &pound;100,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-slashes-sfi-options-and-caps-payments-at-amp163100000-in-reset/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:29:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-slashes-sfi-options-and-caps-payments-at-amp163100000-in-reset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fertiliser tax fears loom as Scottish growers brace for &amp;#39;leaner times&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish arable growers have been warned that rising policy costs and volatile markets could squeeze margins further, as experts flagged fer...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fertiliser-tax-fears-loom-as-scottish-growers-brace-for-amp39leaner-timesamp39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:37:49 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fertiliser-tax-fears-loom-as-scottish-growers-brace-for-amp39leaner-timesamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of farms fail Environment Agency inspections as checks ramp up]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of farms inspected by the Environment Agency last year were found to be non-compliant, as the regulator steps up efforts to t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/half-of-farms-fail-environment-agency-inspections-as-checks-ramp-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:39:24 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/half-of-farms-fail-environment-agency-inspections-as-checks-ramp-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU Cymru warns new lamb welfare rules could &amp;#39;cause more harm than good&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed changes to long-standing lamb castration and tail docking rules have sparked a strong backlash from Welsh sheep leaders, who warn t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-warns-new-lamb-welfare-rules-could-amp39cause-more-harm-than-goodamp39/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:54:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-cymru-warns-new-lamb-welfare-rules-could-amp39cause-more-harm-than-goodamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;43.5m slug problem targeted with high-tech imaging breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slug damage costing farmers an estimated &pound;43.5 million a year could soon be tackled with the help of high-tech imaging capable of spotting t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163435m-slug-problem-targeted-with-high-tech-imaging-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:58:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp163435m-slug-problem-targeted-with-high-tech-imaging-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFYFC elects new officer team ahead of landmark 100-year milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its centenary now just six years away, the National Federation of Young Farmers&rsquo; Clubs has elected a new leadership team to steer the o...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfyfc-elects-new-officer-team-ahead-of-landmark-100-year-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:35:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfyfc-elects-new-officer-team-ahead-of-landmark-100-year-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meat processors face &amp;#163;100k hit as inspection fees hiked by 24%]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK meat processors are bracing for a 24% rise in inspection charges from April, with some businesses facing up to &pound;100,000 in additional ann...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/meat-processors-face-amp163100k-hit-as-inspection-fees-hiked-by-24/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:52:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/meat-processors-face-amp163100k-hit-as-inspection-fees-hiked-by-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Profit is not a dirty word&amp;#39;: NFU to challenge government at conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[With farmer confidence at deeply negative levels and domestic production of key staples in decline, NFU President Tom Bradshaw is set to war...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39profit-is-not-a-dirty-wordamp39-nfu-to-challenge-government-at-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:20:33 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39profit-is-not-a-dirty-wordamp39-nfu-to-challenge-government-at-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 100 farmers attend life-saving safety event ahead of lambing]]></title><description><![CDATA[With lambing season fast approaching, more than 100 farmers gathered in Skipton to tackle one of agriculture&rsquo;s most persistent dangers &mdash; far...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-100-farmers-attend-life-saving-safety-event-ahead-of-lambing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:53:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/over-100-farmers-attend-life-saving-safety-event-ahead-of-lambing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK dairy and red meat exports smash &amp;#163;4bn record]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK dairy and red meat exports have smashed through the &pound;4 billion mark for the first time, as overseas demand for British produce continues ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-dairy-and-red-meat-exports-smash-amp1634bn-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:57:24 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/uk-dairy-and-red-meat-exports-smash-amp1634bn-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tool theft &amp;#39;epidemic&amp;#39; continues to hit UK farms, warns NFU Mutual]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tool theft is costing rural Britain millions and leaving farmers increasingly exposed, with fresh figures showing the problem remains &ldquo;signi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tool-theft-amp39epidemicamp39-continues-to-hit-uk-farms-warns-nfu-mutual/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:18:53 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tool-theft-amp39epidemicamp39-continues-to-hit-uk-farms-warns-nfu-mutual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter freeze and storms set to tighten UK lamb and beef supplies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A winter of freezing temperatures and storms could tighten UK meat and produce supplies ahead of Easter, with knock-on effects for farmgate ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/winter-freeze-and-storms-set-to-tighten-uk-lamb-and-beef-supplies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:58:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/winter-freeze-and-storms-set-to-tighten-uk-lamb-and-beef-supplies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isuzu D-Max named Best Used Pick-Up at Diesel &amp; Eco Car Used Top 50 Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isuzu UK is proud to announce that the multi-award-winning Isuzu D-Max has been named Best Used Pick-up by Diesel &amp; Eco Car Magazine, part of the Used Top 50 2026 ranking. The prestigious award further cements its reputation as one of the most reliable, durable and capable pick-ups on the road today.<br />
Renowned for its exceptional dependability and long-term durability, Isuzu D-Max continues to stand out in the used vehicle market thanks to its proven record of longevity.<br />
Owners benefit from o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/isuzu-d-max-named-best-used-pick-up-at-diesel-amp-eco-car-used-top-50-awards-2026-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/isuzu-d-max-named-best-used-pick-up-at-diesel-amp-eco-car-used-top-50-awards-2026-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isuzu D-Max named Best Used Pick-Up at Diesel &amp; Eco Car Used Top 50 Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isuzu UK is proud to announce that the multi-award-winning Isuzu D-Max has been named Best Used Pick-up by Diesel &amp; Eco Car Magazine, part of the Used Top 50 2026 ranking. The prestigious award further cements its reputation as one of the most reliable, durable and capable pick-ups on the road today.<br />
Renowned for its exceptional dependability and long-term durability, Isuzu D-Max continues to stand out in the used vehicle market thanks to its proven record of longevity.<br />
Owners benefit from o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/isuzu-d-max-named-best-used-pick-up-at-diesel-amp-eco-car-used-top-50-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/isuzu-d-max-named-best-used-pick-up-at-diesel-amp-eco-car-used-top-50-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUILT RIGHT. BUILT TO LAST.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning your next build?<br />
When it comes to planning your next build, you need to consider your system and how best to provide a healthy environment for the youngstock to thrive. The basic requirements for calf housing include that they are dry with excess moisture continually removed, draught free, clean and cleanable. Graham Heath Construction have been manufacturing and constructing buildings for over two decades. Buildings are designed, manufactured and constructed to customer specification,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/built-right-built-to-last-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/built-right-built-to-last-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUILT RIGHT. BUILT TO LAST.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning your next build?<br />
When it comes to planning your next build, you need to consider your system and how best to provide a healthy environment for the youngstock to thrive. The basic requirements for calf housing include that they are dry with excess moisture continually removed, draught free, clean and cleanable. Graham Heath Construction have been manufacturing and constructing buildings for over two decades. Buildings are designed, manufactured and constructed to customer specification,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/built-right-built-to-last/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/built-right-built-to-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Best time in decades&amp;#39; as funding window opens for Scottish organic farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish farmers have just months to tap into funding described as the &ldquo;best time in decades&rdquo; to convert to organic production, as a key gov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39best-time-in-decadesamp39-as-funding-window-opens-for-scottish-organic-farmers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:50:36 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39best-time-in-decadesamp39-as-funding-window-opens-for-scottish-organic-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NI farmers &amp;#39;left in limbo&amp;#39; as union demands overhaul of vesting system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being left in limbo and unfairly compensated when land is seized for infrastructure projects, the Ulster Farmers&rsquo; Union has warn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-amp39left-in-limboamp39-as-union-demands-overhaul-of-vesting-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:28:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ni-farmers-amp39left-in-limboamp39-as-union-demands-overhaul-of-vesting-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer wins appeal as judge overturns &amp;#163;43k penalty over obscure VAT reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMRC has come under sharp criticism after a tribunal ruled that a &ldquo;very significant&rdquo; VAT rule change was effectively &ldquo;hidden away&rdquo;, overturn...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-wins-appeal-as-judge-overturns-amp16343k-penalty-over-obscure-vat-reform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:28:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farmer-wins-appeal-as-judge-overturns-amp16343k-penalty-over-obscure-vat-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm leaders warn politicians: Deliver stability or risk rural Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh farming leaders have fired a clear warning shot ahead of the next Senedd election, urging politicians to deliver certainty on funding,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-warn-politicians-deliver-stability-or-risk-rural-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:45:48 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-leaders-warn-politicians-deliver-stability-or-risk-rural-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm anger intensifies as tractors descend on Co Tyrone Tesco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tractors and farm vehicles filled the Tesco car park in Cookstown, Co Tyrone, as farmers staged their largest protest yet over inheritance t...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-anger-intensifies-as-tractors-descend-on-co-tyrone-tesco/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:55:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-anger-intensifies-as-tractors-descend-on-co-tyrone-tesco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFU urges chancellor to restore farm confidence ahead of spring statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFU has called on the chancellor to deliver concrete backing for British farming in the spring forecast, warning that confidence in the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-urges-chancellor-to-restore-farm-confidence-ahead-of-spring-statement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:20:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/nfu-urges-chancellor-to-restore-farm-confidence-ahead-of-spring-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#163;50k raised in days to help elderly farmer hit with huge fly-tipping bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly farmer left facing prosecution after becoming the victim of a massive fly-tipping incident has been rescued by a public fundraisi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16350k-raised-in-days-to-help-elderly-farmer-hit-with-huge-fly-tipping-bill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:46:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp16350k-raised-in-days-to-help-elderly-farmer-hit-with-huge-fly-tipping-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland farmers given days to respond on calf tagging reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in Northern Ireland have just days left to shape proposals that could make electronic identification mandatory for all newborn calve...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-farmers-given-days-to-respond-on-calf-tagging-reforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:17:48 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/northern-ireland-farmers-given-days-to-respond-on-calf-tagging-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 10-year plan targets deer damage to protect trees and farmland]]></title><description><![CDATA[One-third of England&rsquo;s woodlands &mdash; including many on farmland and rural estates &mdash; are now estimated to be damaged by deer, prompting the gov...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-10-year-plan-targets-deer-damage-to-protect-trees-and-farmland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:02:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/new-10-year-plan-targets-deer-damage-to-protect-trees-and-farmland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[40% drop in new hen housing raises alarm over future UK egg supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40% collapse in new poultry shed construction is raising fresh concerns over the future capacity of the UK egg sector, as the NFU reveals ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/40-drop-in-new-hen-housing-raises-alarm-over-future-uk-egg-supply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:52:35 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/40-drop-in-new-hen-housing-raises-alarm-over-future-uk-egg-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drones and laser tech unleashed in new crackdown on rural waste crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waste criminals dumping rubbish across farmland and rural communities will now face drones, laser mapping and new digital screening tools un...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drones-and-laser-tech-unleashed-in-new-crackdown-on-rural-waste-crime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:07:53 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/drones-and-laser-tech-unleashed-in-new-crackdown-on-rural-waste-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumbrian farm with &amp;#163;64k-a-year solar income hits market for &amp;#163;3.5m]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 268-acre Cumbrian livestock farm complete with a 7.8MW solar park generating more than &pound;64,000 a year &mdash; and plans for a further 10MW expan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cumbrian-farm-with-amp16364k-a-year-solar-income-hits-market-for-amp16335m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:07:53 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/cumbrian-farm-with-amp16364k-a-year-solar-income-hits-market-for-amp16335m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-growing breed row erupts after firms quit Better Chicken Commitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighteen major hospitality chains have come under fire after stepping back from a flagship chicken welfare pledge, prompting accusations the...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fast-growing-breed-row-erupts-after-firms-quit-better-chicken-commitment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:06:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/fast-growing-breed-row-erupts-after-firms-quit-better-chicken-commitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serial fly-tipper hit with &amp;#163;1.4m bill for dumping waste on rural land]]></title><description><![CDATA[A waste crime boss who dumped rubbish across farms and rural sites in England &mdash; equivalent to the weight of 600 African elephants &mdash; has been...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/serial-fly-tipper-hit-with-amp16314m-bill-for-dumping-waste-on-rural-land/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:29:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/serial-fly-tipper-hit-with-amp16314m-bill-for-dumping-waste-on-rural-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm rents diverge as informal agreements hit decade high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formal farm rents fell in real terms last year, while informal agreements climbed to their highest nominal level in a decade, new figures sh...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-rents-diverge-as-informal-agreements-hit-decade-high/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:15:22 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/farm-rents-diverge-as-informal-agreements-hit-decade-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU-banned pesticides still used on UK farms as industry warns of &amp;#163;810m hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenpeace Unearthed has found that pesticides banned in the EU over links to cancer and fertility harm remain approved for use on UK farms,...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-banned-pesticides-still-used-on-uk-farms-as-industry-warns-of-amp163810m-hit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:22:31 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/eu-banned-pesticides-still-used-on-uk-farms-as-industry-warns-of-amp163810m-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish young farmers hit &amp;#163;900,000 milestone in Big Build campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland&rsquo;s young farmers have pushed The Big Build campaign to &pound;900,000 after raising &pound;100,000 at two Burns Supper celebrations held in the ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-young-farmers-hit-amp163900000-milestone-in-big-build-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:36:26 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scottish-young-farmers-hit-amp163900000-milestone-in-big-build-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons pledges &amp;#163;1.6bn spend with British farmers in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morrisons has pledged to spend more than &pound;1.6 billion with British farmers in 2026, as supermarkets face renewed scrutiny over their role in...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/morrisons-pledges-amp16316bn-spend-with-british-farmers-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:05:32 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/morrisons-pledges-amp16316bn-spend-with-british-farmers-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government calls on farmers to help design new &amp;#163;30m fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers are being invited to help shape a new &pound;30m government fund aimed at strengthening collaboration and resilience across the countrysid...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-calls-on-farmers-to-help-design-new-amp16330m-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:30:54 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/government-calls-on-farmers-to-help-design-new-amp16330m-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayer moves to cap Roundup liability with $7.25bn deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bayer has announced a $7.25bn (&pound;5.4bn) settlement plan aimed at capping its exposure to tens of thousands of US lawsuits alleging its Roundu...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bayer-moves-to-cap-roundup-liability-with-725bn-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:45:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/bayer-moves-to-cap-roundup-liability-with-725bn-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty-five years ago: the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[22 February 2001: How the Guardian first covered the national crisis that unfolded as a result of the virus that spreads like wildfireAn outbreak of the highly infectious animal transmitted foot-and-mouth disease in the UK was one of the worst in the world. Roughly 6 million cattle, sheep, and pigs were culled, and mass funeral pyres became a striking image of the British countryside. Rural communities were shut off, tourism devastated, and movement across the countryside severely restricted. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/twenty-five-years-ago-the-outbreak-of-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/twenty-five-years-ago-the-outbreak-of-foot-and-mouth-disease-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar beet industry calls for trade safeguards at Westminster reception]]></title><description><![CDATA[With trade pressures mounting and food security rising up the political agenda, Britain&rsquo;s sugar beet sector has taken its case directly to W...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sugar-beet-industry-calls-for-trade-safeguards-at-westminster-reception/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/sugar-beet-industry-calls-for-trade-safeguards-at-westminster-reception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Finding 4G is like striking gold&amp;#39;: MPs hit out over countryside coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural Britain is still battling dead zones and dropped calls, MPs have warned, despite official claims that mobile coverage is steadily impr...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39finding-4g-is-like-striking-goldamp39-mps-hit-out-over-countryside-coverage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:25:34 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39finding-4g-is-like-striking-goldamp39-mps-hit-out-over-countryside-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meat supplier Donald Russell enters consultation amid &amp;#39;perfect storm&amp;#39;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premium meat supplier Donald Russell has warned it may be forced to cease trading, placing around 120 jobs in Inverurie at risk and raising ...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/meat-supplier-donald-russell-enters-consultation-amid-amp39perfect-stormamp39/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:28:40 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/meat-supplier-donald-russell-enters-consultation-amid-amp39perfect-stormamp39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arla posts record performance price but warns of tougher 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arla Foods has delivered record returns to its farmer owners after posting its strongest financial performance to date in a turbulent year f...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-posts-record-performance-price-but-warns-of-tougher-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:35:43 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/arla-posts-record-performance-price-but-warns-of-tougher-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK&amp;#39;s top young shepherds head to Paris for elite competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four of the UK&rsquo;s brightest young sheep farmers will take on Europe&rsquo;s best in Paris this weekend after being selected to represent their nati...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ukamp39s-top-young-shepherds-head-to-paris-for-elite-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:19:48 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/ukamp39s-top-young-shepherds-head-to-paris-for-elite-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyers say Supreme Court Oatly ruling boosts UK dairy farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers say the Supreme Court&rsquo;s ruling against plant-based drinks giant Oatly represents a significant boost for UK dairy farmers, reinforci...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lawyers-say-supreme-court-oatly-ruling-boosts-uk-dairy-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:19:48 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/lawyers-say-supreme-court-oatly-ruling-boosts-uk-dairy-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco targeted by stunt as shoppers demand &amp;#39;never&amp;#39; on chlorinated chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[A giant chicken and a fake Tesco delivery van descended on a London supermarket as campaigners demanded firm assurances over chlorinated chi...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-targeted-by-stunt-as-shoppers-demand-amp39neveramp39-on-chlorinated-chicken/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:27:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/tesco-targeted-by-stunt-as-shoppers-demand-amp39neveramp39-on-chlorinated-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Action takes NRW to court over poultry manure pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[River Action has launched a judicial review against Natural Resources Wales (NRW) over permits allowing three intensive poultry units in Pow...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/river-action-takes-nrw-to-court-over-poultry-manure-pollution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:10:45 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/river-action-takes-nrw-to-court-over-poultry-manure-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agriculture retains special status under dangerous goods regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers have avoided tighter transport rules after the NFU secured continued exemptions from the Carriage of Dangerous Goods regulations.<br />...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/agriculture-retains-special-status-under-dangerous-goods-regulations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:39:37 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/agriculture-retains-special-status-under-dangerous-goods-regulations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists warn flowering-stage heat stress could devastate wheat production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heatwaves hitting wheat crops during flowering could slash global harvests far more severely than drought in future, scientists have warned....]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-warn-flowering-stage-heat-stress-could-devastate-wheat-production/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:03:23 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/scientists-warn-flowering-stage-heat-stress-could-devastate-wheat-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&amp;#39;Ancient&amp;#39; land law loophole leaves English farms at risk of costly delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[English farming families could face major delays and unexpected costs because of an &ldquo;ancient&rdquo; loophole in land law, rural solicitors have wa...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39ancientamp39-land-law-loophole-leaves-english-farms-at-risk-of-costly-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:04:52 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/amp39ancientamp39-land-law-loophole-leaves-english-farms-at-risk-of-costly-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skye agricultural adviser recognised for sustainable land use work]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading crofting adviser from Skye has been honoured with this year&rsquo;s Elrick Prize for advancing sustainable land use and supporting rural...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/skye-agricultural-adviser-recognised-for-sustainable-land-use-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:59:21 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/skye-agricultural-adviser-recognised-for-sustainable-land-use-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour peers warn trail hunting ban risks further rural backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior Labour peers have publicly challenged the government&rsquo;s plan to ban trail hunting, warning it risks further alienating rural Britain a...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-peers-warn-trail-hunting-ban-risks-further-rural-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:25:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/labour-peers-warn-trail-hunting-ban-risks-further-rural-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog attacks on livestock rise 10% to nearly &amp;#163;2m, new figures show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestock worrying cost UK farmers nearly &pound;2 million last year, as dog attacks continue to blight flocks ahead of lambing season.New fig...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dog-attacks-on-livestock-rise-10-to-nearly-amp1632m-new-figures-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:31:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/dog-attacks-on-livestock-rise-10-to-nearly-amp1632m-new-figures-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Tractor overtakes Lion mark in consumer recognition for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Tractor has overtaken the British Lion mark for eggs in consumer recognition for the first time, according to new research published dur...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/red-tractor-overtakes-lion-mark-in-consumer-recognition-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:20:44 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/farming_agriculture/red-tractor-overtakes-lion-mark-in-consumer-recognition-for-first-time/</guid></item></channel></rss>