Half of UK farmers plan diversification schemes to 'spread risk' ahead of funding changes

Almost half of UK farmers (48 per cent) are planning to set up or expand diversification schemes following the UK鈥檚 biggest shake-up in funding for decades, according to new research by NFU Mutual.

07 February 2020 鈥� 2 min read

Almost half of UK farmers (48 per cent) are planning to set up or expand diversification schemes following the UK's biggest shake-up in funding for decades, according to new research by NFU Mutual...

Alan Carter: "The rats have taken full advantage of the situation. They are looking in tremendous condition"

In Your Field columnist Alan Carter on the start to silage season, the milk price and a rodent problem that has got out of hand

Alan Carter

24 May 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Thousands at Farm-Fest hear Clarkson's 51AV视频and Countryfile stars call for next generation of farmers

Countryfile presenter John Craven said attracting the next generation into agriculture would be crucial to the sector鈥檚 future during a discussion on farming鈥檚 biggest challenges

Tom Ryder

23 May 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Award-winning Guernsey milk drives retail growth on Buckinghamshire farm

The Beechgroves Guernsey herd is managed on an all-year-round calving system to ensure a consistent milk supply for wholesale and for the farm shop

Wendy Short

21 May 2026 鈥� 7 min read

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