Legislation to speed the use of gene editing (GE) in crop breeding will be laid before parliament this spring, Defra ...

Defra secretary Steve Reed faced a stormy reception at the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) on 9 January, as protesting ...

Defra secretary Steve Reed clearly spent Christmas pondering a new defence to farming’s outcry over Labour’s changes to ...

About 20% more farmers than previously thought will be hit by inheritance tax (IHT) as a result of inflation, according to ...

The sun may be noticeable by its absence at this time of year, but the row about the pros and cons of solar farms rages on.

High health status, easy calving genetics and performance from forage are the foundations of Angus Stovold’s Aberdeen Angus ...

UK wheat prices firmed into the new year with short-term support in global markets as a result of weather concerns across ...

Happy new year all. I hope everyone had a fantastic festive period and that 2025 brings prosperity, enjoyment and some ...

We’re in the midst of flu season, when coughs, colds, and “the flu” are at their peak, often lingering for what feels like ...

A bigger capacity version of the 12m Horsch Avatar 12.25 direct drill can carry up to 9,400 litres of seed or a combination ...

Protesters sent a clear message to Defra secretary Steve Reed as he gave a speech to farmers today at the Oxford Farming Conference. As Mr Reed outlined ...

The Wildlife Trusts are reiterating their call for a £3.1bn English agriculture budget from Defra, saying it is the bare minimum needed to deliver for ...