3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (411+ words) Forty-three school pupils have been given a first-hand look at careers in farming and food production as part of a programme aimed at improving diversity in agriculture. The Year 9 and 10 pupils travelled to the Peak District for a five-day AgriFuture…...

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…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1347+ words) Back British Farming Day returns to Westminster on Wednesday at a time when many farmers are asking for more than symbolic support. MPs and peers are expected to wear the NFU’s familiar wheatsheaf pin badges as the industry highlights its…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (410+ words) Bovine TB expert Sarah Tomlinson has been named Dairy Industry Woman of the Year 2026, with judges praising her work supporting farming families affected by the disease. The AHDB lead veterinary science expert received the accolade at The Cream Awards on…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (645+ words) Reform UK has pledged to make food security a national priority, favour British farmers in public procurement and protect productive farmland as it unveiled its agricultural plans at the NEC in Birmingham. The policies were published on the opening day…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (484+ words) Agri-cation uses a beef farm near Wrexham as an alternative learning environment A 110-acre beef farm near Wrexham has won a Welsh community learning award after helping more than 230 adults develop new skills through farming and outdoor activities. Agri-cation CIC,…...