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A fifth-generation upland farmer warns the Chancellor’s new inheritance tax rules could force them to sell land, forest or quit farming entirely.
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a sheep was chased over the edge of a cliff and died. Devon and Cornwall Police said the sheep was in the Polly Joke area, near Newquay, on Sunday, July 27. It ...
Cover crops offer big benefits—but poor species choices could risk disease, weeds, and your next harvest. Here's how to get them right.
A luxury retreat on a working farm in St Andrews embraces solar power to cut costs, reduce emissions and welcome guests more sustainably.
From Vaseline to vet meds—how horse grooming evolved and whether progress has come at a cost to welfare in today’s competitive show rings.
For the first time, renewables generated over half of the UK’s electricity in 2024—marking a major step in the clean energy transition.
Scotland approves Berwick Bank wind farm, aiming for net zero—but critics warn of major threats to vital seabird populations.
Martin Harvey, 64, admitted illegally disposing of asbestos on his Cornwall farm, facing jail for environmental violations.
A BARN fire near Blandford is believed to have been set deliberately. As reported, the fire broke out in Park Lane, Shapwick, at 11.27pm on August 2 and crews from from Wimborne, Blandford and Poole ...
Cleaner Safer Group appoints Barry Cope as CEO, bringing global compliance expertise as Bruce Allen retires after nearly 20 years.
The James Hutton Institute joins a €4.9M EU project to develop greener, bio-based crop protection for a more sustainable farming future.
Kaleb Cooper shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Clarkson’s Farm series five, hinting at what’s to come in the next Prime Video instalment.