Farming in Five by 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

Farming in Five: Film legend Sean Bean makes plea to save the Yorkshire countryside from being 'concreted' for housing, new report reveals major shift in growers' sustainability credentials, latest milk prices for dairy farmers and football match called off after 200 sheep invade the pitch.    Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: First two cases of bluetongue confirmed in Wales as numbers in England hit 78, sheep euthanised as new strain of bluetongue identified, Red Tractor chief executive Jim Moseley to step down from role and the Labour Party Conference: 'Labour is the party of the countryside', says Defra Secretary.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Lib Dems take family farm tax fight to Labour's backbench, Kemi Badenoch's leadership at 2024 General Election could have avoided Inheritance Tax 'heartache', farmers say, £500 bursary available for agricultural engineering apprentices and the Trailer of Truth arrived in Gisburn yesterday.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Farming Minister meets NFU on first farm visit in new role, Trailer of Truth highlights worries for young farmers as it arrives in Skipton, World School Milk Day and a farmer loses nearly £30k in tractor scam.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Man dies after an incident on farm in Wellington, Jaguar Land Rover extends production pause after cyber incident, controlled burning by farmers and gamekeepers has helped to save lives, Holyrood veteran says and Aberdeenshire farmer who attempted to take his own life shares mental health message of hope.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: Aberystwyth farmer first person in Wales to receive high-tech cancer treatment, school curriculum needs to foster children's connection to farming and food, MP says, Trailer of Truth protest passes through Westminster to highlight farmers' worries and farmers face further labour cost pressures, as wages in other sectors climb.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five: 'Net zero must not be achieved at the expense of high-quality food production' says NFU Scotland, Labours Renters' Rights Bill: 'Pingpong' process set to continue in October, Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2025/2026 to open for applications in Northern Ireland and LibDem Conference: 'Human cost' of family farm tax 'makes me physical...

Farming in Five: PM 'reneges' on commitment to protect tenant farmers from solar takeovers, TFA warns, a new report says SFI schemes could be making it harder for farmers to invest, US Agriculture Secretary claims bioethanol deal is 'win-win' for both countries as she meets new Defra Secretary and lamb sold in memory of Cumbrian teenager Will Pedley raises more than £8,000 for...

Farming in Five: King Charles' foundation launches fund to support young farmers, Cheffins to auction iconic Fordson Super Dexta tractor in support of the new Cambridge Children's Hospital, agricultural dealerships under pressure as farmers cutback investment due to Inheritance Tax changes, agricultural chaplain helps to give farmers a voice on Inheritance Tax in Defra meeting and the fi...

Farming in Five: FUW to embark on SFS roadshow, Government urged not to sacrifice dairy in US trade deal ahead of Trump state visit, 17 deaths reported on UK farms since April as safety pleas grow and organised crime gang jailed following multi-million pound rural crime spree.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian