Farmers have helped raise £5,000 to support the life-saving work of air ambulance charities in rural communities by renewing their energy contracts. NFU Energy made the donation on behalf of 224 farmers who participated in its recent “Renew your energy and help save lives” buying group in partnership with... Read more
A government consultation could ease planning barriers on wind turbines, creating opportunities for farmers and landowners. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is proposing a permitted development right (PDR) for a single small wind turbine on non-domestic sites. The consultation runs until 10 June 2026. Under... Read more
Soaring fuel costs have triggered calls for a one-off Soil Improvement and Resilience Scheme amid disruption due to the Iran War. Supply chain turmoil has driven up fertiliser and fuel prices – but output commodity values like wheat have not kept pace. The squeeze follows several tough years for... Read more
A dip in cattle prices is prompting beef producers to scrutinise performance at grass and tackle losses that often go unnoticed within herds. While values remain firm by long-term standards, GB deadweight prices have slipped compared with a year ago. Steers are down 54.2p/kg, while heifers have fallen by... Read more
New technology is helping to optimise fertiliser applications as growers strive to offset rising nitrogen prices caused by turmoil in the Middle East. A 34% spike in the price of granular fertiliser has put a serious dent in arable budgets – with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board citing... Read more
A new guide aims to encourage the adoption of technology in sustainable farming. The bitesize guide was published last month by the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE). It features the findings from 12 Nuffield scholars. Focusing on new technologies to help make... Read more
Farmers, growers and foresters in England can apply for a fresh round of funding aimed at turning practical ideas into on-farm trials. The latest round of the ADOPT (Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies) fund, run by Defra, is now open. The scheme supports farmer-led innovation and does not... Read more
Virtual reality headsets are helping doctors understand the mental health challenges facing farmers and farm workers. The innovative VR educational experience has been developed by three Suffolk doctors to address what has become an increasing mental health crisis among the UK’s farming communities. The Rural Minds Project uses immersive... Read more
A major high street bank has mapped almost one third of the UK’s farmland to help growers and livestock producers tackle climate change. Lloyds Bank surveyed 5.1m hectares of arable and grassland using using geospatial data, on-farm assessments and new economic insight for a new report called Farming with... Read more
The UK Agri-Tech Centre has appointed Steve McLean as its new chief executive – a role he will take up on 27 January 2026. Currently head of agriculture sourcing at retailer M&S, Mr McLean he has worked closely with farmers and suppliers to strengthen supply-chain resilience and sustainability. Innovation... Read more
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