Farming in Five by Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: The Chancellor's Budget failed to deliver a U-turn on Inheritance tax but introduced a 100% rate of relief to be transferable between spouses and the farmers were arrested during peaceful Budget day protests.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: What to expect from the Autumn Budget 2025, and individual has been arrested in connection with Kidlington illegal waste dumping and a new crime strategy set to target rural offenders  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Community tractor run bids to save rural primary school from closure, organic farmers set to receive £3m support payment and farmer took his own life after guns returned to him.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Tributes paid to journalist and Farmers Guardian contributor Bruce Jobson, record number of farm businesses close following IHT proposal, livestock worrying legislation nearing final stages and everything you need to know about the Budget Day farmer protests.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Mistakes were made on SFI halt with new offer to be out in first half of 2026, says Defra Secretary, farming Minister tells farmers it is time to move on from IHT debate and look to the future, 'Bring Back the Sunday Roast' campaign aims to shine spotlight on British food and Rachel Reeves 2/1 to leave Gov before the New Year.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: The fifth season of Clarkson's Farm could be the last, Tesco calls for national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security, UK veterinary sales of antibiotics fall to new low and the investigation into illegal tipping at Kidlington site continues.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Farmers protest in London in last ditch attempt to reverse family farm tax, Conservative Party holds 'emergency' Food and Farming Summit, precision breeding regulations 'a major step forward' and Perthshire farmer and stand-up comedian takes his comedy show to north England.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Scottish cheese sold in Spain for first time, today’s tractor protest is an 'opportunity' for farmers to engage with MPs, U-turn on Income Tax shows IHT change is possible and during road Safety Week the arm Safety Foundation urges farmers to take extra care on rural roads.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Storm Claudia saw flooding across the UK over the weekend, Scotland confirms first case of bird flu, farmer protest group Farmers to Action 'disbands' and Berry sales jump with 'amazing crop' grown in 2025.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Clarkson's Farm stars to headline new farming festival, Landmark Precision Breeding Act comes into force, Police Scotland uses soil sampling to help fight rural crime and Isle of Wight farm owner fined after disease outbreak infects hundreds of visitors.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Big Brother star wins pass to final after breaking down over family farm tax, farmers to mount Budget Day London tractor protest, Defra Secretary Emma Reynolds fails to offer answers after being grilled on farm tax and SFI and dairy farmers under severe pressure this winter, says UFU.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Wales is to introduce housing measures as bird flu cases increase, John Deere hosts online military hiring programme for service leavers, Cranswick is to invest £40m in raising animal welfare standards and more than 12,000 letters sent to MPs to highlight IHT impact.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: A company has been fined £133,000 after employee fell from sugar beet conveyor, the University of Nottingham announces suspension of agriculture courses and 'The impact of the restricted movements has been colossal' - Auctioneers welcome easing of Bluetongue restrictions across England and Wales.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Further cuts not ruled out as dairy farmers brace for December price drops, NSA warns against further sea eagle release, a charity tractor run tops £10,000 to support farmers' well-being and Danish farmers raise concerns about Bovaer.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

The National Pig Association has issued a warning after an increase in farm break-ins led by animal welfare groups and Holyrood has passed Scotland's controversial Land Reform (Scotland) Bill Your daily update from 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