Ministers are weighing up significant changes to inheritance tax relief for farmers as next month’s budget approaches, following sustained criticism of chancellor Rachel Reeves’ controversial proposals unveiled last year. Farmers
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England has endured its second-worst harvest since records began in 1984, amplifying serious concerns over both the resilience and future of British agriculture. New government data confirms that farmers reaped
The British farming landscape is witnessing a historic milestone this autumn, as rice is harvested for the first time in the UK following an unprecedentedly hot summer. Nestled in the
Britain’s cider sector is poised to toast an exceptional vintage as 2025’s bumper harvest delivers apples of rare quality and abundance. A record-breaking warm spring and summer across the UK
British farming is navigating a critical point as a devastatingly dry growing season collides with a series of economic and policy challenges. Arable farmers across the driest parts of England
The eastward movement of Europe’s intense heatwave has triggered a significant political debate regarding air conditioning infrastructure, particularly in France, where far-right leader Marine Le Pen has proposed substantial investments
British agriculture is witnessing a technological metamorphosis as farmers embrace sophisticated drone technology to enhance productivity and streamline operations. The Watercress Company in Hampshire exemplifies this shift, having invested £80,000
British food and flower suppliers have incurred millions of pounds in losses due to delays in post-Brexit import checks. The industry had been preparing for the implementation of full sanitary
New research has cast doubt on the environmental benefits of using insects as a sustainable protein source, challenging the view that they offer a greener alternative to traditional livestock. A
A group of influential MPs has called on the government to delay controversial plans to change inheritance tax rules for farmers, allowing more time for consultation and better policy formulation.
The UK’s environment secretary has firmly reiterated that the nation will not accept chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-fed beef, practices that are currently prohibited in both the UK and EU. This
British farmers are warning of impending agricultural losses as drought conditions continue to grip the UK. The lack of substantial rainfall has led to the earliest irrigation efforts on record,
A groundbreaking greenhouse initiative in Essex is set to revolutionise British tomato production, reducing the country’s dependence on imports from Spain and other nations. The Rivenhall greenhouse project, planned to
The traditional landscape of Westminster has transformed in recent months, with tractors and wellington-clad farmers replacing the usual sight of black cabs and suited professionals. The agricultural community’s mounting frustration
In a strategic move to mend strained relations with the farming community, the Labour government has unveiled ambitious plans to transform public sector food procurement. The initiative, spearheaded by Environment
Anglo American has confirmed that substantial work on Britain’s largest new mine in decades will not recommence until 2027 at the earliest. The mining giant’s Woodsmith fertiliser project, situated near
