Agriculture6 hrs agoFarmers urge people to 'be patient' amid droughtFarmers and animal charities says summer heatwaves have had a "huge impact" on crops.6 hrs ago8 hrs agoHow aspiring growers are putting spare land to useLandowners are being "partnered up" with people who want to start food businesses.8 hrs ago9 hrs agoFarmers seek help with 'significant burden' of bluetongue restrictionsA control zone covering most of Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Ayrshire has been put in place.9 hrs ago13 hrs agoMuck-spreading: The smellier the better as farmers ask for patienceEast Yorkshire farmers explain the process as they prepare their fields for next year's crops.13 hrs ago13 hrs agoChesney Hawkes to play at harvest festivalThe singer will join a line-up of star acts at the cathedral event to celebrate rural life.13 hrs ago2 days agoDrought leaves 'barely any apples' to make ciderSome orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.2 days ago3 days agoHeatwaves spur efforts to find drought-resistant cropsThe hope is to find crops which can better withstand future hot summers in the UK.3 days ago3 days agoThe fruit crossing continents and culturesThe golden-fleshed fruit sees a boom in summer sales and a roadside phenomenon appear.3 days ago6 days agoFarmer has vaccinated 1,700 sheep for bluetongueDeputy chief veterinary officer says warm weather is providing perfect conditions for midges.6 days ago...
