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Government unveils farming equipment and technology fund for 2025

6 days ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

The government has released the 2025 edition of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), offering financial support for farmers and growers. With a total budget of £46.7 million, the fund is divided into three grant themes: improving productivity; slurry management and animal health and welfare. Each applicant can apply for one grant agreement per theme, and all applications will be assessed competitively.
Union slams phosphorus proposals as threat to NI farming

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has strongly criticised new proposals in the Nutrient Action Programme (NAP), warning that the measures could have "devastating consequences" for farmers. Under the draft changes made by the Department of Agriculture (DAERA), approximately 3,500 farms would be required to comply with stringent new phosphorus limits.
Scottish pig sector makes strides in disease control with testing initiative

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

Scotland’s pig sector is making significant progress in disease control and biosecurity, with over 160 farms now participating in a national testing initiative. In addition, 76 farms are undergoing detailed biosecurity assessments as part of the PRRS Control and Elimination of Swine Disease (PCES) project, managed by Wholesome Pigs (Scotland).
Exmoor farmers spearhead impactful projects after £1.2m fund boost

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

Exmoor National Park is hailing another successful year of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, which has funded a range of impactful projects. Originally launched in July 2021 as a three-year initiative to support farmers during the post-Brexit agricultural transition, the programme's success led to its extension. The fourth year saw the largest allocation of funding per landscape, reflecting its significant positive impact on protected areas across England.
Dry spring threatens crop development despite strong start, AHDB warns

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

Farmers are facing increasing concerns over the impact of dry weather on crop development, despite a strong start to the spring planting season. This is according to new analysis by AHDB, which notes that April delivered only 56% of the UK’s average rainfall, with temperatures significantly above normal.
Scotland urged to grow beef herd to help close UK supply gap by 2030

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

Scotland’s beef industry could unlock a major economic opportunity by adding just two more cows per herd each year, according to new analysis. Economic modelling reveals that the UK is on course to face a shortfall of 278,000 tonnes of beef by 2030 unless production increases—an 81% jump in net imports compared to 2023. The shortfall stems from an expected 8% drop in domestic beef production from 2023 levels, coupled with population growth of nearly 5% over the same period.
VE Day: Plaque unveiled to honour Women's Land Army

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

A new commemorative plaque celebrating the vital wartime contributions of the Women's Land Army has been unveiled in London to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The plaque, installed at Defra's HQ on Marsham Street, pays tribute to more than 100,000 women who served during the Second World War to keep Britain’s farms productive.
NFU welcomes US-UK trade deal but warns of risks to farming

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

The NFU has issued a measured but cautious response to the new US-UK trade agreement, which Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have hailed as a “breakthrough” deal. The agreement is expected to significantly reduce tariffs on key UK exports to the United States, including cars, aluminium and steel.
Iceland abandons its 2025 cage-free egg commitment

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

Iceland has abandoned its 2025 cage-free egg commitment, becoming the first among major UK retailers to do so. The supermarket chain had committed in 2016 to sourcing only cage-free whole eggs by the end of this year. However, that commitment has now been quietly removed from Iceland's website, indicating a policy reversal. A spokesperson told The Grocer that the move was to help customers during the cost of living crisis, prioritising affordability over cage-free sourcing.
£10m boost to genomic surveillance to combat costly disease threats

1 week ago | farminguk.com | Daniel Wild

The UK’s fight against devastating pests and diseases has been reinforced with £10m in new funding to support cutting-edge surveillance projects using genomic technology. Defra's new funding will use genome sequencing to track and identify pathogens affecting animals, plants and aquatic life – enabling rapid response to disease outbreaks such as bird flu.