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Farming in Five by Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five is your daily snippet of the latest news from Farmers Guardian, the UK's trusted agricultural information provider.

  1. 389

    Biggest vet sector reform in 60 years

    Farming in Five: Water company launches emergency supply support for livestock farmers, Scottish cider business expands production near Dundee, new fire byelaw takes place across National Park, Scottish Government announces £2m support scheme for independent pig producers and new reforms mark biggest change in vet sector for 60 years.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  2. 388

    SFI26 budget is fixed says Reynolds

    Farming in Five: Concerns grow over future support for farming, Reynolds says SFI26 Window 1 budget is fixed at £60m, Defra under pressure to deliver longer-term farm tenancies and warning issued following surge in livestock worrying attacks across Wiltshire.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  3. 387

    Reynolds rejects livestock reduction targets

    Farming in Five: Pylon company unlawfully accessed farmland in Wales, High Court rules, Burnham urged to honour Labour procurement pledge to unlock £1bn for farmers, Defra's Emma Reynolds rejects livestock reduction targets and free skin and prostate cancer checks offered to farmers at sheep event.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  4. 386

    Nigel Farage resigns as MP triggering Clacton by-election

    Farming in Five: Nigel Farage resigns as MP and triggers Clacton by-election, health hub open for business at Exmoor Farmers livestock market, rural Housing Week: countryside workers deserve affordable homes and Farmers Guardian team set off on mammoth charity walk to raise money for Yellow Wellies and Farms for City Children.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  5. 385

    Norwegian World Cup hero Haaland has plans for a farming retirement

    Farming in Five: Murder investigation launched as woman found dead in Rochdale farm fire, Kaleb Cooper marries long-term partner Taya in countryside wedding, Norwegian World Cup hero Haaland has plans for a farming retirement and council vows to protect its county farms.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  6. 384

    Seven fires in two nights spark fears for farm safety

    Farming in Five: 26-hour Northumberland sheep clipping event raises over £10,000, seven fires in two nights spark fears for farm safety, half of Window 1 SFI26 budget now allocated and charity issues call for volunteers to help raise suicide prevention awareness. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  7. 383

    Massive data centre to take over agri land in North Devon

    Farming in Five: Precision bred crops break new ground, farmers oppose huge data centre in North Devon countryside, Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier to be opened up to more farmers, Defra Secretary said she 'hopes' to stay and 'serious change is needed' - farming again has highest worker fatality rate per capita.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  8. 382

    Wool selling season finishes strong and Wales not ruled out badger cull

    Farming in Five: Farming making 'real progress' on pollution, says Environment Agency report, Wales' Cabinet Minister to do 'right thing, not the easy thing' on bovine TB, Duchy of Cornwall partners with Regenified to support regenerative farming across estate and wool selling season finishes strong thanks to competitive demand.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  9. 381

    Teenager in 'life-threatening' condition and five cows dead after crash

    Farming in Five: Tributes paid to farmer who died after tractor overturned in Dunfermline field, teenager in 'life-threatening' condition and five cows dead after crash in West Dunbartonshire, window 1 of the Sustainable Farming Incentive opens, farmers encouraged to examine Farming with Nature options, Welsh Sheep Genetics applications open today and the latest milk prices for dairy farmers are out.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  10. 380

    Burnham backs British vowing to 'safeguard' farming

    Farming in Five: Andy Burnham vows to 'safeguard' farming, motorcyclist dies following collision with tractor, Defra unveils £50m peatland restoration package, Oxfordshire Council called on to scrap 'plant-based edict' as more councils reverse decision and Wales unveils next BVD eradication action phase.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  11. 379

    Clarkson's Farm highlights value of 'unusual' items at auction

    Farming in Five: Opposition MPs deliver their verdict on Labour's Farming Roadmap, agri-attaches deliver £80m UK food export boost, value of auction for 'unusual' farm machines showcased on Clarkson's Farm and Efra chair says Natural England's wildfire policy has failed to account of upland farmers. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  12. 378

    Fruit farmers call for action in extreme heat

    With temperatures hitting highs across the UK, fruit farmers in Kent and the South East have called for action to help the horticulture sector and wool is in demand in Scotland Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  13. 377

    Farming roadmap 'finally' unveiled

    Industry representatives including Baroness Minette Batters and the NFU have issued a cautious welcome to the Government's Farming Roadmap but warned it was now time to deliver on its aims Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  14. 376

    Farming reacts to Prime Minister's resignation

    The farming industry has been reacting to the news that Sir Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  15. 375

    Prime Minister to resign and what would Andy Burnham mean for farming?

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister, following Andy Burnham winning the by-election in Makerfield last week. Mr Burnham is widely expected to be the next Prime Minister, but what would his premiership potentially mean for agriculture? Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  16. 374

    Pig sector in crisis and local council lifts meat ban to back British farmers

    At the Royal Highland Show, the Scottish pork industry has flagged the dire crisis in the sector, calling for the supply chain and Scottish Government to back Scottish pork, the First Minister John Swinney reiterates commitment to supermarket price caps despite farmer concerns and Enfield Council has lifted a ban on meat. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  17. 373

    Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis

    Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the latest episodes of Clarkson's Farm Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  18. 372

    Public raise concerns about imports but trust British standards

    British food is trusted by consumers, despite a growing disconnect between the public and farms, unhomogenised milk continues to grow in popularity and sign up now for the next Farmers Guardian webinar. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  19. 371

    Farm shop staff face verbal and physical abuse

    Nine in every 10 retail stores in rural areas have suffered at the hands of criminals in the past 12 months, according to latest figures from NFU Mutual, funding has been increased for the ADOPT scheme and new SFI tool for farmers Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  20. 370

    New Farming Minister appointed as Eagle spreads wings to other department

    Farming in Five: Local egg finder map helps crack down on food miles, AHDB launches Sustainable Farming Incentive cost/benefit tool for farmers, Stephen Morgan appointed Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs and milking herd hits record low as 190 producers exit dairy sector.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  21. 369

    Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper on mental wellbeing and the future of farming

    Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper discusses farmers' mental health issues and why the next generation will ensure farming has a future Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  22. 368

    New bTB strategy and SFI budget announced

    A shift to local, targeted control of bovine TB, with farmers driving decisions rather than waiting on centralised direction or being hampered by political interference, lies at the heart of the new plan to make England bTB-free by 2038.And the new SFI budget is not big enough, says the NFU president. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  23. 367

    Green leader says supermarkets are exploiting ag, farmers dog reported for worrying own sheep and Gov inspectors pull out of cattle cull due to threats

    Farming in Five: Somerset farmers to benefit from new £50m flood resilience fund, Green leader Zack Polanski says supermarkets are exploiting agriculture, Farmers dog reported for worrying own sheep and Gov inspectors pull out of Fife cattle cull after receiving threats. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  24. 366

    Death of farmer trampled by cow 'could have been prevented' and over 6,500 people back farmer's fight to save Exmoor ponies

    Farming in Five: Farms open their doors for Open Farm Sunday, death of farmer trampled by cow 'could have been prevented' according to FAI, more than 6,500 people back farmer's fight to save Exmoor ponies and pre-exchange inspections more common as farmland buyers become more cautious.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  25. 365

    Hawkstone Farmers' Choir's songwriter says winning song was 'huge risk'

    Farming in Five: Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for the first time, public backs glyphosate ban as 60,000 sign petition, MPs sign up for food security debate, Hawkstone Farmers' Choir's songwriter says winning song was 'huge risk' and Egg industry responds to Sainsbury's white shell swap. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  26. 364

    Farmers should not look to Government for support and Avian Influenza Prevention Zones lifted

    On today’ Farming in Five, CAAV’s Jeremy Moody warns the Government cannot be looked to by farmers for support but highlighted the opportunities for businesses in a post-BPS world and the Chief Veterinary Office lifts Avian Influenza Prevention Zones as the risk of bird flu reduces Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  27. 363

    High Court throws out FSA 'unlawful' meat industry charges

    Farming in Five: Bank of England's banknote shortlist called into question after inclusion of white-tailed eagle, High Court throws out FSA 'unlawful' meat industry charges, record £1.8m fine for water firm after cryptosporidium from animal faeces found in drinking water and meat and dairy could be targeted as Gov renews pledge to cut emissions.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  28. 362

    Defra releases SFI update and Clarkson wants to execute litterers

    Farming in Five: 271 animals to be slaughtered following ID regulation breach, Devon farm partnership fined almost £20k for repeat slurry pollution incidents, Defra publishes its 'near final' Sustainable Farming Incentive update and Jeremy Clarkson on people who drop litter: "I just want to go and execute them"  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  29. 361

    Cows fed Bovaer found no overall increase in mortality or decrease in milk yield

    Farming in Five: Duchess of Edinburgh celebrates Open Farm Sunday milestone, dairy farmer handed livestock ban and hefty fine after admitting 13 animal welfare offences, Danish researchers find no overall increase in mortality or decrease in milk yield in cows fed with Bovaer, Arla merger set to bring together more than 11,000 dairy farmers and locally sourced 'wool logs' help peatland restoration in Antrim hills.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  30. 360

    SPS agreement to bring new costs and farmers urged to prepare for SFI this month

    Farming in Five: Cutting methane could slow recovery of ozone layer, new research finds, SPS agreement will bring new costs and risk food security, warns trade group, Aldi signs over £5bn in long-term agreements with British suppliers and farmers urged to prepare for SFI reopening in June.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  31. 359

    Inverurie butcher makes 100 staff redundant, Blair says tear up net zero and Streeting to 'rebuild farmer trust'

    Farming in Five: "Farm security is national security" - Wes Streeting promises to rebuild farmers' trust in Labour after IHT row, Sir Tony Blair tells Gov to 'tear up' net zero plans, Inverurie butcher sold to royal ham supplier as more than 100 staff made redundant and cost of rural crime drops to £41.5m, according to NFU Mutual report.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  32. 358

    Severe global food price crisis could hit within 12 months and supply chain called on to back under-pressure independent pig farmers

    Farming in Five: Iran war - Severe global food price crisis could hit within 12 months, NPA calls on supply chain to back under-pressure independent pig farmers, food industry falls behind in gender balance and Cornwall's new nature reserve aims to benefit business, farming and wildlife.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  33. 357

    Man in 80s dies in grain silo fall, lamb prices supported and upland farmers urged to share experiences

    Farming in Five: Man in his 80s dies in grain silo fall, Isle of Man considers tougher fines for dog attacks on livestock, tighter supplies and steady demand support lamb prices and farmers urged to share their experience of upland life.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  34. 356

    'Landmark' £3.7bn Gulf deal, red diesel duty cut by 1/3 and tariffs cut on 100 food items

    Farming in Five: Sheep euthanised after 'horrific' dog attack, new £3.7bn Gulf deal set to bring food and farming boost, red diesel duty to be cut by a third for UK farmers, Starmer announces, Chancellor cuts tariffs on 100 food items to ease Iran war burden on consumers and Tesco announces plans to grow pig group by 30%.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  35. 355

    Undercover slaughter footage leads to investigation at abattoir

    Farming in Five: Clarkson's Hawkstone Choir gets ready for Britain's Got Talent semi-final, farmers urged to watch out for bloat in your cattle this grazing season, Duchy of Cornwall moves to calm fears over £500m estate sale and undercover slaughter footage leads to investigation at abattoir.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  36. 354

    Clarkson's Farm Series 5: IHT farm protests, new tech and serious health scares

    Farming in Five: Farmer fined after digestate spill kills one thousand fish, breeding could help cut dairy farm emissions, report reveals, Clarkson's Farm Series 5 trailer revealed: farm protests, pub issues and personal health battles and NFUS say cattle price falls could risk fragile Scottish beef suckler recovery.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  37. 353

    Dogs maul 35 sheep to death and injure 14 more at Suffolk farm

    Farming in Five: New guideline gives courts more powers to deal with hare coursers, Plaid Cymru appoints party's first ever Cabinet Secretary to lead the rural agenda, dogs maul 35 sheep to death and injure 14 more at Suffolk farm, reintroduction of Sea Eagles to Exmoor moves to next phase and new preparedness strategy to prevent outbreak of African swine fever. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  38. 352

    Clarkson invites 4-year-old entrepreneur to Diddly Squat following tragic egg stall destruction

    Farming in Five: Farmer speaks of 'incredible disappointment' after High Court dismisses IHT challenge, AHDB scores victory in Chris Packham Eat Balanced Campaign row, Morrisons' abattoir gives notice to pig suppliers and Clarkson invites 4-year-old entrepreneur to Diddly Squat following tragic egg stall destruction.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  39. 351

    Farmer who stole 600+ sheep jailed, Labour MP resigns as Reynolds' PPS and bluetongue vaccine available

    Farming in Five: Farmer jailed for stealing more than 600 sheep, police appeal to farmers for information after tractor crashes through front of house, Labour MP resigns as Reynolds' PPS amidst growing calls for PM to step down, Virbac confirms immediate UK availability of BTV8 bluetongue vaccine, Berry growers demand supply chain help as production costs surge and applications open for new Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  40. 350

    Election results in Wales and Scotland, the impact on farming and Sir Keir Starmer under pressure

    Farmers are waiting to see what the impact of the most recent elections in Scotland and Wales, and the local election results in England, on agricultural policy with the SNP the largest party in Scotland and Plaid Cymru in Wales. The surge of Reform UK has also added pressure onto Sir Keir Starmer. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  41. 349

    Rare calf triplets welcomed in Shropshire, calls on Gov to address fertiliser costs and warnings issued as temperatures reach new highs

    Farming in Five: Farmers warned of May temperature swing following predicted highs of 30°C, Shropshire farmer welcomes rare calf triplets on farm, industry leaders called to Government to address fertiliser costs and lack of faith in Government is a key driver in low feelings amongst farming industry.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  42. 348

    Glyphosate row heightens, dog owners second livestock worrying conviction and Attenborough turns 100

    Farming in Five: Growers fight back in row over glyphosate use, one farmer's livestock worrying 'misery' leads to dog owner's second conviction, arable farmers fight to save their future and Sir David Attenborough celebrates 100 years on planet earth  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  43. 347

    Outlook 'far from straightforward' for dairy farmers, British Wool returns hit 10-year high and Prince William says he understands 'headwinds' facing farmers

    Farming in Five: British Wool returns hit 10-year high with price rises across all types, outlook far from straightforward for dairy farmers, warns NFUS milk committee chair, Kubota UK appoints Hughes Agri Oswestry as new Shropshire and Mid-Wales dealer and Prince William says he understands impact of 'headwinds' facing today's farmers. Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  44. 346

    UK 'fragile' food system exposed, farmers oppose white-tailed eagle reintroduction and UHF tags vital to future of farming

    Farming in Five: UHF tags vital to future of UK farming say former NFUS president, collective action tackles scab across Welsh farms, 85% of farmers oppose white-tailed eagle reintroduction and UK's 'fragile' food system exposed by £5bn influx of meat imports in 2025, report reveals.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  45. 345

    Farmer triumphs in bid to reduce UPFs in school meals

    Farming in Five: UFU elects new presidential team, farmer triumphs in bid to reduce UPFs in school meals, farm staycations set for a strong summer as demand rises, growers urged to take early action on water use and Swinney's pledge to cap food prices will only hurt farmers.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  46. 344

    Trump praises King Charles in decision to lift Scotch whisky tariffs

    Farming in Five: Peer Network launches for neurodivergent people connected to rural life, latest milk prices for dairy farmers: Arla increases May milk price while Muller holds for June, British Veterinary Association calls for an end to all cages for laying hens and Trump praises King Charles in decision to lift Scotch whisky tariffs.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  47. 343

    Chlorinated chicken: Will Starmer give in to Trump?

    Farming in Five: NFU welcomes new police powers to tackle rural crime, fly-tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers, 150k+ sign petition telling Starmer not to give in to Trump on chlorinated chicken, family farms feel 'battled and bullied' as pylons and pipeline schemes threaten livelihoods and tributes paid to respected agricultural journalist Mike Green.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  48. 342

    Trial date set after man denies unlawful killing of boy on farm

    Farming in Five: Teenagers caught after posting farm crime spree on TikTok, trial date set after man denies unlawful killing of boy on farm, study shows fall in emissions from England's farms and Councils unite in bid to halt UK's largest solar farm.  Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  49. 341

    14-year-old farmer teaches Hugh Jackman about sheep

    Farming in Five: Seven men charged with hare coursing after dead hares found in vehicles, Shropshire farmer dies following industrial incident, higher prices could last for eight months after war ends, Efra chair backs farmers in row over proposed food price cuts and 14-year-old Farmer Joe teaches Hugh Jackman about sheep following his role as shepherd in new film.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

  50. 340

    Mass chicken pollution claim arrives in High Court

    Farming in Five: 2 Sisters unveils £50m feed support pledge for UK farmers, landowners warned of radio mast operators' tactics at lease renewal, Co-op first major retailer to switch to 100% British strawberries as season begins and mass chicken pollution claim arrives in High Court.   Your daily update from Farmers Guardian

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