4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (636+ words) Britain’s cereal farmers produce enough straw each year to support low-carbon construction on a major scale, with researchers suggesting the material could create a new commercial outlet for growers. The University of Bath estimates the UK produces around 9.9 million tonnes…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (316+ words) Gen Z interest in red meat and dairy is gaining ground, with purchase intent up eight percentage points for red meat and three points for dairy, according to AHDB. The figures compare September 2025 with January 2026 and point to stronger stated…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (429+ words) SFI 2026 Window 2 is expected to open on 22 September with £230 million available, giving all farmers and land managers in England another opportunity to apply for support this autumn. The announcement comes as Window 1 closes after attracting around 6,500 applications, while the NFU…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (796+ words) The government is facing growing calls to provide interest-free emergency finance as farmers struggle with severe cash flow pressures caused by drought, bluetongue, high input costs and weak commodity prices. Agricultural advisers and tenant farming representatives warn that otherwise viable…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (603+ words) A new farm trial is testing whether sheep farmers can worm fewer lambs without compromising growth, welfare or flock performance. The two-season project is evaluating SmartWorm, a decision-support app that combines EID data, lamb growth rates, weather, grazing conditions and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (579+ words) A programme designed to develop the next generation of potato industry professionals is returning for 2027 after an overwhelming response to its inaugural year. GB Potatoes, working with the British Potato Trade Association (BPTA), has opened applications for the second Potato…...

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

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (363+ words) Frontier Agriculture has completed its purchase of Aberdeen Grain’s Whiterashes grain storage facility, securing continued access for growers and retaining staff at the north-east Scotland site. The transaction was completed following due diligence and approval from Aberdeen Grain members, with…...