More farms came onto the open market in England during the first half of 2026 than in any comparable period for almost 20 years, although the total acreage available remained little changed. Some 177 farms were publicly launched between January and June, according to Strutt & Parker. This was... Read more
Growing uncertainty over tax, farm policy and profitability is prompting landowners and farmers to favour shorter tenancy agreements. The average length of new Farm Business Tenancies (FBTs) fell to its lowest level since 2021 during 2025, suggest new figures. At the same time, fewer Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) tenancies... Read more
Growing demand for higher-quality food is set to create new opportunities for farmers as consumers place greater value on nutrition, protein and provenance. A new Savills Spotlight on Food report says climate risk, changing policy and tighter margins are accelerating change across agriculture. It argues future profitability will depend... Read more
Restaurants and eateries are being urged to buy more British pork – and provide clearer information on where their food comes from. The National Pig Association (NPA) says doing so will help to restore confidence in a pig industry facing mounting financial pressure caused by an oversupply of pigs,... Read more
More large pig producers are installing misting systems in farrowing houses to combat summer heatwaves while boosting sow welfare and productivity. Cooling systems are increasingly viewed as a routine part of modern pig building design rather than an optional extra. Installation costs range from about £40 to £100 per... Read more
A Norfolk poultry company is seeking more farms across East Anglia to rear free-range chickens and turkeys. Traditional Norfolk Poultry managing director Mark Gorton says demand for the company’s chicken and turkey products continues to grow as they are increasingly recognised by retailers and consumers. “The marketing campaign for... Read more
Cambridgeshire vet Jessica Seale, of Slate Hall Veterinary Services of Rampton, has won Farm Vet of the Year at the National Egg & Poultry Awards. Ms Seale studied veterinary science at Bristol University. She graduated in 2020 and has a masters degree from the Royal Veterinary College. She began... Read more
Pig producers are being advised to review fly pressure in housing as prolonged warm weather creates ideal conditions for populations to build. Dave Reece, Lodi UK pest control technical adviser, says fly numbers can rise rapidly during warmer periods, particularly where muck and moisture provide the ideal breeding environment.... Read more
UK pig producers are stepping up biosecurity against the growing threat of African Swine Fever – but further improvements are needed, suggests a survey. Some 53% of producers have already tightened biosecurity, according to biosecurity specialists Roam Technology. But 13% of respondents said they did not feel prepared for... Read more
August often feels like a “hold your nerve” month, writes Nerys Wright. Lambs are still pushing on, ewes are recovering from the demands of rearing and – if it is dry, like this year – feed can soon become a huge challenge. When dry weather bites, the pressure on... Read more
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