NFU10 hrs ago'Abattoirs are in crisis state and need support'Luke Smith, who runs Down Land Traditional Meats, says abattoirs are "under-recognised".10 hrs ago3 days agoRising costs having 'massive impact' on farmingDrought, higher fuel and fertiliser prices and bluetongue are cited as major challenges.3 days ago8 days agoSheep are disappearing from our hills - and our dinner platesHave we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?8 days ago8 days agoFarming union hits out at senior Defa leadershipThe Manx National Farmers' Union calls on the incoming administration to take "urgent review".8 days ago9 Oct 2026Farmers angry over funding application systemA farmer from Cornwall says the most recent funding problems are symptomatic of a huge lack of cash.9 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Grant 'fiasco' leaves future uncertain, says farmerPeter Hatley says the £150,000 environmental support grant "is a monumental amount of money to lose".7 Oct 202623 Sept 2026Farmers' fury as race for £233m funding compared to 'scramble for Oasis tickets'Farmers fear they may not be able to carry out environmental work because they lost out on funding.23 Sept 20266 Sept 2026Calls for action on bluetongue affecting livestockFarmers say they are having to wait to get vaccines for the disease affecting their livestock.6 Sept 202631 Aug 2026Farmers grieving over bluetongue urged to talk Bluetongue has hit farmers hard and they have dreaded seeing the impact on their livestock.31 Aug 2026...
