Weather woes and the fallout from the Budget dominated the past 12 months as farmers prepare to welcome 2025
Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285 hectares (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson
"There will be no family farms left"
"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"
A number of conflicting factors are at play on the global grain market, which is influencing UK prices
From a new white paper from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian which highlights key factors the Government must prioritise for the sector to the latest bluetongue updates as nearly 20 counties face restriction zones - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG
The supermarket retailer said it was committed to making investments and changes to the way it worked to support British farmers
Seasonal crop latest to suffer from growing season plagued by bad weather and pests
RHASS and St Giles’ Cathedral recognised the efforts of Scotland’s farmers and acknowledged the challenging weather this year
Met Office says 10 English counties experienced wettest September on record