ICSA understands that only weight data recorded by ICBF technicians - which accounts for around 10% of total weights collected under SCEP - is used in the calculation of genetic evaluations, leaving ...

In a project which sets the bar for diversification of land and future nature share initiatives, Castle Howard in North Yorkshire will see businesses invest in habitat enhancement and regeneration on ...

As the dust continues to settle following the UK Government’s Budget, the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has sought clarity from the UK Government following concerns Wales’ agricultural funding could ...

Farmers to receive Farming Recovery Fund payments from next week 13,000 farmers will receive payments to support recovery from last winter's severe wet weather Payments will arrive in bank accounts ...

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is disappointed by Defra Secretary of State, Steve Reed’s comments, as he has doubled down on the Chancellor’s announcement last week that threaten increased tax ...

The government is investing £2.4 billion until March 2026 to improve flood resilience and better protect communities across the country, including from coastal erosion, with further decisions for 2026 ...

COP29 has been coined the Finance COP and not without good reason, as a major focus of the negotiations is climate finance. Financing and investment are insufficient for agrifood systems ...

Yesterday, Rural Affairs Secretary Steve Reed released a statement saying that farmers shouldn't "believe every alarming claim or headline" on changes to inheritance tax, adding that the Government is ...

AHDB: Cereals Quality Survey confirms lower nitrogen and protein levels – but it’s not all bad news! The 2024 AHDB Cereal Quality Survey (CQS), published today, confirms harvest reports of low protein ...

From an economic standpoint, hydrogen offers substantial fuel efficiency benefits. Hydrogen-powered vehicles can achieve up to 100% better fuel economy compared to gasoline-powered counterparts, ...

The adoption of peatland policies by landowners and managers is being researched by PhD student Zoe Lipkens, with the aim of improving our understanding of how these policies are working 'on the ...