Next month marks the conclusion of the government’s long-awaited spending review – the culmination of months of wrangling over how much money the country has to spend and indeed what it should be spent on. The review is one of those dull but important things Westminster watchers get very... Read more
We need to look after glyphosate – or risk losing it, says Fen Tiger The discovery of glyphosate resistance earlier this year on a farm in south-east England was only a matter of time – and perhaps unsurprising given that some formulations of the herbicide sometimes appear to be... Read more
Tighter margins focus farm minds More farmers are seeking independent business advice as measures announced in last autumn’s Budget start to impact the industry. “Pressures on the Agricultural Budget, sluggish markets and a lack of detail about future levels of funding are creating a perfect storm for farming and... Read more
Land agents Savills has announced several promotions in its rural teams across eastern England. In Norfolk, Daniel Murphy has been made an associate director within the food and farming division; while in Essex, Will Radbourne has been promoted to associate in... Read more
Industry leaders have criticised plans to compulsorily purchase farmland at its agricultural value rather than recognising its potential for development. The government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill was published last month. The NFU said it supported moves to get rid of the regulatory burden and speed up planning processes and... Read more
• More incidents but fewer fines issed • Criminal gangs leave toxic rubbish tips • More must be done, say landowners Fewer people are being fined for fly-tipping – despite an increase in rubbish being illegally dumped in the countryside. Latest figures show 1.15 million incidents on public land... Read more
Essex turkey producer Paul Kelly is inviting people in the sector to join the Worshipful Company of Poulters – and support its charitable work. Daring back to 1368, the poulters livery company was founded to regulate London’s poultry, swans, pigeons, rabbits and small game. Today, it operates as a... Read more
Good biosecurity is top of agenda A Staffordshire poultry producer has ramped up biosecurity in a bid to keep his business safe from bird flu. Mark Holt houses 40,000 turkeys in four state-of-the-art sheds at Toft Farm Growers, near Stafford. Formerly a dairy farming business, the Holt family diversified... Read more
• Improvements in pig productivity • Focus on consumer and welfare • Food service sector opportunities UK pork production is expected to remain steady in 2025, suggests the latest forecast from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. Limited growth in breeding herd numbers and continued pressure on export markets... Read more
Staying vigilant for signs of liver fluke and worms is paramount for sheep farmers, as the risk of parasites becomes increasingly variable, say advisers. Traditional risk periods for parasites are no longer applicable and regular monitoring is the only way to know if – and when – treatment is... Read more
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