Farming in Five by Farmers Guardian

Baroness Minette Batters has discussed her 5,000 word profitability review and the 57 recommendations she has made to Defra at the Northern Farming Conference and a new report warns the UK is unprepared to deal with animal disease outbreaks Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order to cover the whole of England, Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins quashes rumours she will defect to Reform UK and farmers are urged to speak to their MPs on Inheritance Tax. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

A new report from McCain has found 51% of farmers have considered leaving the industry over the past year, highlighting the current struggles facing the sector and milk prices are continuing to tumble as dairies announce further cuts. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Aldi tops Scottish supermarket sourcing league, Wales swaps to nationwide bluetongue restricted zone, drought is likely to continue into 2026 due to record dry weather, and the Treasury stands firm as MP pleads 'stop the farm tax heist'.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: McDonald's teams up with Arla Foods for nature-led sustainability drive, RABI appoints Mark Herrod as its new Chair, farming organisations demand UN fix 'misleading' emissions accounting that overstates agriculture's climate impact and Sir David Attenborough backs bid to save Rothbury Estate for 'nature and the nation'.  Your daily update from Farmers...

Farming in Five: 10 avian flu cases confirmed across UK as Defra issues latest update for farmers, the Renters' Rights Act is to have big impact on rural landlords, Lords demand action as organised crime gangs profit from £1bn waste crime industry and farmers question new dairy regulations following a wave of milk price cuts.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Lifetime movement restrictions placed on cattle with inconclusive bTB test results, TV presenter joins in Red Tractor anniversary celebrations, soaring energy costs pile pressure on supply chain, says NFU and environmental grant scheme opens for new funding round.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Future Farming Investment Scheme gets £7.4m Scottish Gov boost, MP secures Westminster family farm tax debate, EA forks out over £87,000 on contract to improve its 'negative reputation' and CLA backs calls for compulsory purchase Code of Practice to avoid ‘horror stories’ when delivering new homes.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Consumer confidence in British agriculture hits a seven-year high, with trust in farmers stronger than ever. But it’s bad news for dairy producers as Meadow and other processors announce sharp milk price cuts for November. And a Northamptonshire farmer warns the Prime Minister that proposed Inheritance Tax reforms could not only threaten the future of family farms, but the UK’s fo...

Farming in Five: Greater funds and resources are urgently required if the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement (SPS) with the European Union is to work effectively, calls for action to safeguard UK orchards and the Government refuses to mandate immobilisers on ATVs.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Suffolk doctors use Virtual Reality to tackle mental health crisis in farming communities, Northern Ireland faces threats to veterinary medicine supply, the next phase of bTB vaccine begins as Gov moves away from cull and new Government immigration rules could pose threat to labour for the pork sector, says NPA. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: New report recommends move away from current pig slaughter methods, Scotland's Halloween neep makes its way back to supermarket shelves and Harley Pearce: son of ex-England captain Stuart Pearce dies in tractor collision.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Farmers are being reminded to stay safe when working near overhead power lines, a new careers campaign is launching this week to attract more young people into agriculture and family farm tax rethink rumours shut down by Gov ministers. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: More than 90% of Welsh farmers receive BPS payout ahead of SFS introduction, Velcourt restructures amid ongoing arable sector struggles, a lack of 'strategic coherence' on bluetongue has been criticised and farmers are urged to back 'Day of Unity' ahead of Autumn Budget.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Farmers to be offered one-year Countryside Stewardship extensions, Red Tractor accused of 'greenwashing' as standards agency upholds environmental complaint, Moorland Association lodges bid to take Defra to court over heather burning ban and TikTok Shop Local provides opportunities for farm businesses.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Why you need to protect your farm data, a tribute to farmer and businessman Jim Bloom, new funding aims to unlock fresh market potential of blackcurrants, climate change is 'biggest 'threat' to the countryside and farming, Ed Miliband warns and Yeovil man ordered to pay over £300k for role in farm machinery thefts.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Government urged to use Autumn Budget to renew relationship with farming, prime Video documentary to explore King Charles' passion for the environment and nature and farmers warned any change to IHT could lead to Defra slashing farm budget.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Government 'rethink' on Inheritance Tax proposals reportedly under consideration, farming Simulator-themed fundraiser aims to inspire next generation of children to appreciate the value of food and agriculture, Arla marks 50 years at Lockerbie with £144m multi-year investment programme and the Scottish Government delays muirburn scheme until August 2026.  Your daily upda...

Farming in Five: Prime Video has commissioned a new four-part series starring Kaleb Cooper as he travels to Australia to kick off his first solo TV project. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Labour and Plaid Cymru vote against Welsh Conservative calls to scrap SFI, Northern Irish farmers urged to tighten biosecurity after bird flu case, National Young Farmers' Week 2025 celebrates how YFC makes a difference and the King and Queen attend Harvest service at Crathie Kirk to celebrate Scots farmers. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Inheritance Tax changes, compulsory purchase orders and discussions of how the Conservative Party to rebuild its relationship with rural Britain were in discussion at this week's conference. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: UK red meat and dairy exports hit a combined value of £2 billion in the first half of 2025, meat and dairy has been in the firing line again as consumers told to eat more fruit and nuts and farmers are more dependent on diversification activities this year Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: The latest from the Conservative Party conference, farmers urged to plan ahead on fertiliser needs, Chancellor urged to reject proposals for a new vehicle acquisition tax levied according to weight and calls for Wales' Sustainable Farming Scheme to be scrapped. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Survey confirms 'British public have unwavering support for farmers', Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone announced in Monmouthshire, farmers pay homage to Ozzy Osbourne with iconic pumpkin display and West Yorkshire dealer auctions all stock following its closure. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: NFU Scotland urges buyers to avoid ‘knee-jerk’ milk price cuts, Watch out for acorn poisoning this autumn and FOI confirms Defra held meeting to discuss ending NFYFC grant funding.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian