Farming in Five by Farmers Guardian

In this edition of Farming in Five, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged people to stockpile food and essentials as he warns cyber attacks are on the rise. Mr Streeting said food supply chains could be at risk in the face of action by hostile states. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has taken action to avoid a repeat of this year's wildfire devastation by allocating £45m to fire cr...

In today's Farming in Five, we look at comments from Farming Minister Stephen Morgan which have dealt a blow to hopes of another family farm Inheritance Tax U-turn ahead of next week's Budget. We also cover an exclusive Farmers Guardian investigation revealing APHA is seeking to recover more than £600,000 from 321 livestock keepers following a bovine TB compensation error. And finally, w...

In today's episode of Farming in Five: A Dalchirla shearling sets the Blackface record, successors are deterred from taking on their family farms, the Newbury tractor protest calls for an end to the family farm tax in the Chancellor's Budget and a recent India trade visit reaffirms the need to protect the domestic market, says NFU. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has shared his thoughts on a possible scrapping of the family farm tax in next week's budget. Defra confirms England's first case of bird flu this season and a steel bull named Rusty raises £40,000 for charity, Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Since the 1970s abattoir numbers have fallen from around 2,500 to just 200. Now a coalition representing the food and farming groups as well as signatories including Sir Roger Daltrey and Charlie Ireland from Clarkson’s Farm , have written to the Government, urging ministers to recognise local slaughter facilities as essential food and economic infrastructure. Plus concerns over bluetongue vaccine...

Jeremy Clarkson joined members of the farming industry to present the Farming Hero award to the Hawkstone Farmers Choir at last night BFAs. Restore leader Rupert Lowe has called into question Defra's management and a warning on food production is issued as more counties are given severe drought status. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Green Party MP Dr Ellie Chowns has accused retailers of using greenwashing tactics to manipulate the public's support for British farmers; Defra has issued a update for those who experienced technical issues during the SFI26 Window 2 allocation and a group of friends have launched a series of events to bring farmers together in a bid to tackle mental health challenges within the industry. You...

In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Government's devolution plans leave rural communities behind, tightening supply is continuing to shape livestock markets, and the Government makes targets for 10% organic farming in England by 2036.    Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: AI eye scanning could speed up bovine TB testing for farmers, at the same time as this news farmers are being warned not buy or sell bluetongue vaccine online. A driver using Snapchat has been jailed for three years after killing a farmer in a crash and Burnham signals stronger ties with the EU despite SPS warnings.   Your daily update from Farmers Guard...

In today's episode of Farming in Five: The TFA says half of tenant farmers are forced to increase borrowing, police search for a Cocker Spaniel stolen during a farm theft, salmonella has been found in Ukrainian egg batch and the Defra Secretary travels to India to 'unlock' export opportunities.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: Yorkshire is now officially in drought, Scottish pig margins are under pressure, Welsh farmers deal with slashed mobile mast rent and Clarkson's Farm spin-off will see Jeremy attempt to grow his favourite car.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Scottish Government says there is 'absolutely no policy to reduce livestock numbers', £54m has been invested to speed up animal vaccine and tackle biosecurity threats and Prince William visits farms making environmental differences. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: Kemi Badenoch vows to scrap inheritance tax for farmers and family homes under her government, a Motorcyclist has died following a collision with a tractor, more than half of sheep farmers say they will vaccinate against bluetongue next year and Trump opens up cheaper red diesel for road users but could Britain follow?  Your daily update from Farmers Gua...

In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Conservatives have promised a major Defra shake up if they regain office while Jeremy Clarkson talks Defra capability as he appears at party's Conference and the first commercial bird flu case of the season has been confirmed.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today’s edition of Farming in Five:  The owners of a Suffolk farm shop thank people for their support after pickaxe raid on their shop was caught on camera. Young farmers warn of generational crisis threatening farming's future and the Environment Agency relaxes abstraction rules to combat drought as new report reveals reservoir levels have hit a new low. Your daily update from Farmers Gua...

In today's episode of Farming in Five: 9 in 10 rural businesses halt investment because of the family farm tax, the Efra committee is urging farmers to share their SFI26 experiences and Defra has released new funding for tree planting as well as investing in food security in disadvantaged communities.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of farming in five: The Prime Minister says Brexit has done more harm than good, Jeremy Clarkson talks of future after Clarkson's Farm, First Milk shares its 'disappointing' annual results, Muller and Arla increase their milk prices and the Scottish heating oil scheme has been extended.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: UK diesel prices hit an all-time high, a Defra MP issues warnings over 'far right' version of rural Britain, a tractor driver has been jailed after causing a motorcyclist's death and George Bamford is to become the joint chair of JCB. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Defra Secretary says she 'understands' SFI26 frustration, an FOI reaved that over £65m of SFI soil data was left uncollected, British wool is in the spotlight during a 90-day same dress challenge and a farmer foils RAF 'bomb plot' after spotting masked men.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Demands for a complete rethink of how the Sustainable Farming Incentive is delivered have been voiced , new disease threat identified on jersey and how would Labour’s rural seats fare if a General Election was called today? Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

UK grain prices remain elevated, Princess Royal visits charity to celebrate 50 years and Defra reveal they added more funding to oversubscribed SFI scheme Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farmers share their frustrations after the SFI26 scheme closed for applications after just 6 hours and vets highlight fertility issues ahead of breeding season Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: The entire SFI26 Window 2 funding has been allocated, farmers consult on Red Tractor's dairy, beef and lamb changes, bluetongue ram fertility concerns could force breeding delays and Michael and Clare Morpurgo's farming charity celebrates 50 years.    Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: Rumours of movement on IHT in Budget, Scottish cattle supplies edge closer to stability, the NPA submits proposals regarding struggling pig industry to Defra and police search for dog owner after 35 sheep were killed.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

In today’s Farming in Five, is wool starting to pay its way, threats to upland farming and drought hits EU potato crop Your daily update from Farmers Guardian