Farmers Guardian
News
Word ‘milk’ banned for use in branding of plant-based products

Word ‘milk’ banned for use in branding of plant-based products

Producers using the term ‘milk’ to market purely plant-based products have been forced to rebrand.
This Is Agriculture - Sponsored

This Is Agriculture - Sponsored

This initiative aims to raise awareness of the diverse career opportunities available in the sector to non-farming audiences.
DataHub

DataHub

We collate the financial and market data relevant to UK agriculture, so you can view the latest prices, analyse trends over time and compare prices between UK livestock markets.
Auction Finder

Auction Finder

21 Aug 2018
Your one stop shop for all agricultural sales. Visit the UK’s most comprehensive auction directory.
LAMMA 2020

LAMMA 2020

07 Jan 2020
Visit the UK’s leading indoor agricultural event, with eleven packed halls of the very latest in agricultural machinery and equipment. Now at the NEC, Birmingham this is free to attend and free to park.

Welfare

Rural Payments Agency needs public targets for prompt payments, says NFU

Rural Payments Agency needs public targets for prompt payments, says NFU

04 Dec 201910:30
NFU deputy president Guy Smith said the Rural Payments Agency’s current lack of targets was stunting member confidence.
arableBusinessEnvironmentfarm lifeFundingWelfare
Farmer launches campaign to ‘send a united message’ that #farmingcares

Farmer launches campaign to ‘send a united message’ that #farmingcares

27 Nov 201908:09
The campaign is an initiative to shed positive light on the industry and highlight the benefits British farmers bring to not just food production, but also the British countryside and biodiversity.
arableCampaignsEnvironmentfarm lifelivestockWelfare
Police appeal for witnesses after livestock marked with ‘occult symbols’

Police appeal for witnesses after livestock marked with ‘occult symbols’

25 Nov 201914:26
Hampshire Police said the events took place over five days, sometime between November 16 and 20, and that it was investigating if the ‘unusual incidents’ were linked.
farm lifelivestockRural crimesheepWelfare
Dartmoor farmers fighting back as they fear cattle are being ‘forced off’ the hills

Dartmoor farmers fighting back as they fear cattle are being ‘forced off’ the hills

22 Nov 201909:20
A move to reduce the number of cattle grazing on National Parks through winter has been met with anger as farmers feel it is part of a wider destocking agenda by conservation groups.
BeefEnvironmentfarm lifelivestockWelfare
New research may lead to National Trust badger cull U-turn

New research may lead to National Trust badger cull U-turn

20 Nov 201910:24
The National Trust has defended its stance against the badger cull but said the recent Downs report had ‘affected the way we are thinking about the issue’.
Bovine TBfarm lifelivestockWelfare
University slammed for ‘damaging’ decision to ban game shooting

University slammed for ‘damaging’ decision to ban game shooting

18 Nov 201904:00
Campaigners targeted the university in September, pushing the institute to ban the raising and shooting of pheasants and partridges on its land.
farm lifeGetting startedpoultryWelfare
What does the clean-air strategy translate to on British dairy farms?

What does the clean-air strategy translate to on British dairy farms?

13 Nov 201910:30
With ambitious targets for the dairy industry laid out in Defra’s January-launched clean air strategy, farmers were offered some practical tips around what this could mean on-farm.
AdvicedairyDairy Farmerfarm lifelivestockNutritionTechnologyWelfare
Animal health: How farmers can get rid of contagious ovine digital dermatitis

Animal health: How farmers can get rid of contagious ovine digital dermatitis

09 Oct 201905:00
An estimated 50 per cent of UK flocks have cases of contagious ovine digital dermatitis. Dawn Prime reports on the disease.
farm lifelivestockWelfare
Poultry keepers urged to ‘take action’ as migratory bird flu threat increases

Poultry keepers urged to ‘take action’ as migratory bird flu threat increases

08 Oct 201906:00
Poultry keepers have been urged to ‘take action now’ ahead of the looming winter threat of Avian Influenza.
farm lifelivestockpoultryWelfare
Do you know a farmer who goes the extra mile to boost animal welfare?

Do you know a farmer who goes the extra mile to boost animal welfare?

07 Oct 201905:36
Nominations are now open for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020 which celebrate the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to improving animal health and welfare.
Businessfarm lifelivestockWelfare
Sainsbury’s commits to 100 per cent free range eggs by April 2020

Sainsbury’s commits to 100 per cent free range eggs by April 2020

04 Oct 201911:12
Sainsbury’s will become the first major UK retailer to move to 100 per cent free range eggs, with all eggs sold in store and online to be sourced from free range UK farms from April 2020.
BusinesslivestockpoultryPrices & trendsWelfare
Villiers confirms Government will not be labelling meat from non-stun slaughter

Villiers confirms Government will not be labelling meat from non-stun slaughter

24 Sep 201910:44
She said she thought it was ‘important for people to be able to follow their faith’.
Businessfarm lifelivestockWelfare
British farmers inundate MPs with 'true cost' of bovine TB in wake of U-turn

British farmers inundate MPs with 'true cost' of bovine TB in wake of U-turn

24 Sep 201909:00
Farmers have been urged to write to their MP in the wake of the Derbyshire badger cull U-turn, in-a-bid to communicate the true cost of bovine TB to human mental health, as well as animal welfare.
BeefBovine TBBusinessdairyDairy Farmerfarm lifelivestockWelfare
NBA demands meeting with Defra Secretary over Derbyshire badger cull U-turn

NBA demands meeting with Defra Secretary over Derbyshire badger cull U-turn

18 Sep 201909:17
The National Beef Association (NBA) has called an urgent meeting with Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers for an explanation on the Derbyshire cull U-turn.
Bovine TBfarm lifelivestockWelfare
Urgency needed after Minister admits ASF outbreak likely within a year

Urgency needed after Minister admits ASF outbreak likely within a year

16 Sep 201915:04
The National Pig Association has called for a more robust approach amidst concerns UK Border Force was not taking the threat seriously.
BusinesslivestockPigScotlandWelfare

Most Recent

About

About us
Advertise with us
Work for us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Cookie policy

Members

Sign In
Become a member
Member benefits
FAQ
Search

More From Us

Our publications
Buy & Sell
Our events
New resources
Photo galleries

Contact

Editorial team
Memberships team
Sales team
Technical services
AgriBriefing

Subscribe

Become a Farmers Guardian VIP Member

Subscribe
Facebook
Twitter
RSS
Facebook
Twitter
RSS