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Tributes have been paid to Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf) chief executive Caroline Drummond who has died following a short battle with illness.

The co-operative said the ’significant increase’ in farmgate milk price will allow many farmers to make longer term operating and supply-chain decisions.

British Sugar and NFU Sugar have announced a 25 per cent cash advancement, interest free, for the current sugar beet crop ahead of the 2022/23 campaign to help alleviate ’commercial pressures’ growers are facing.

Scottish Government funding has breathed new life into the rural training sector, helping upskill instructors and bring in new recruits.

Retailer urges competitors to source more UK pork.

Thousands of farmers have had their say in AHDB’s Shape The Future ballot, but some have been left feeling ‘dissatisfied’ with the process.

More than 1,500 exhibits of vintage tractors, machines and vehicles are expected at this year’s Tractor Fest, in celebration of the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch.

Farmers have been urged to participate in a new industry-led trailer training accreditation scheme before towing a vehicle.

A Cumbrian farmer looking to lose weight is donating the money he would have spent on unnecessary food to the Farming Community Network (FCN) charity.Ìý

A new incentive by Defra will help new entrants get their foot on the farming ladder.