Food & Supply Chain
Britain Slams Borders Shut: UK Bans Livestock Imports to Avert Foot-and-Mouth Catastrophe
The UK government has announced an immediate ban on the import of cattle, pigs, sheep, and deer from Hungary and Slovakia after...
Journal
News, guides and stories from British farming.
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Agriculture & Farming
The Price of Plenty: Unravelling the Battle Between Britain’s Farmers and Supermarket Giants
Farmers receive much less than what consumers pay at supermarkets. For example, milk's farmgate price is around 46 pence per litre, but...
Technology & Innovation
Farming the Future: How Technology is Transforming Sustainable Agriculture in the UK
A New Dawn for British Farming British agriculture stands at a crossroads. With climate change, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs threatening...
Government & Policy
Labour MPs Revolt Over Farmland Inheritance Tax: A Rural Battle in Westminster
A political storm is brewing in Westminster as over 40 Labour MPs publicly challenge Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ proposed 20% inheritance tax (IHT)...
Rural Life & Community
Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: How City Dwellers Are Losing Touch with Nature
Britain’s deep-rooted farming heritage is facing an unexpected crisis—not in the fields, but in the hearts and minds of its people. A...
Environment & Sustainability
Labour’s Solar Ambitions Spark Concerns Among Farmers Over Land Security
The Labour government's push for renewable energy has found itself at odds with farmers across England, as large-scale solar projects threaten to...
Food & Supply Chain
The Economics and Future of Meat Production in England
The meat industry in England plays a crucial role in the country's agricultural economy, contributing billions of pounds annually. However, the sector...
Rural Economy & Business
Rising Food Costs in the UK: Impact on Farmers and Market Trends
The latest data reveals that UK food inflation has surged to a five-month high, registering an annual increase of 2.1% in February...
Rural Life & Community
Lambing-Themed Holidays Gain Popularity Among Urban Tourists
In recent years, a new trend has been sweeping across the UK countryside—lambing-themed holidays. These unique farm stay experiences, offering city dwellers...
Rural Economy & Business
UK Farming Product Prices: Trends, Regional Production, and Market Impacts
The UK agricultural sector is a complex and dynamic industry influenced by regional production disparities, national market trends, and external economic factors....
Government & Policy
Government Extends Seasonal Farm Worker Scheme Amid Inheritance Tax Dispute
The UK government has announced a five-year extension to its Seasonal Farm Worker Scheme, a move aimed at stabilizing the agricultural labor...
Food & Supply Chain
Labour’s Push for British Produce: How Public Sector Food Procurement Could Transform UK Farming
In a strategic move to bolster domestic agriculture and address recent tensions with the farming community, the Labour government has unveiled a...
Government & Policy
Government Proceeds with Inheritance Tax Reforms: Implications for UK Farmers
The UK government has confirmed its decision to implement significant inheritance tax (IHT) reforms that will impact the farming community. Despite widespread...