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The latest version of the Agriculture Bill was published by the Government last week. But what is new and what are the next steps? Abi Kay has spoken to Defra to get the inside track...

The Farm Payments Bill was introduced on January 9, and will allow farmers across the whole of the UK to receive direct payments this year. The legislation is only needed as a stop-gap before the ag bill is passed...

The original legislation only allowed the Government to regulate contracts between farmers and first purchasers, such as processors and abattoirs, but the new Bill will cover all sellers of agricultural produce...

Developing a bespoke agricultural policy and embracing the ongoing contribution farmers make to the environment and our beautiful rural landscape is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Theresa Villiers’ performance at OFC proved she does not ‘get’ farmers, or care about the impact the Agriculture Bill will have on them, says agricultural recruiter Phil Garnham.

Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers wants to ban farrowing crates post-Brexit, but without support from Government and retailers, such a move would threaten UK pig farming’s future, says Zoe Davies, NPA chief executive.

UK political discourse has become more tribal in recent years, but the Government should be aware that society is united on one thing – the need to protect standards after Brexit, says Sue Pritchard, director of the FFCC.

There have been a lot of challenges for farmers over the past 10 years, but they have left us battle-hardened and ready to take on the world, not battle-weary and cowered, says NFU deputy president Guy Smith.

Growing up with parents as farmers, I knew there were sacrifices and things they had to do ’differently’ within their relationship to make it successful, writes Kristeena Patsche...

Why should you marry a farmer? Are they not mean, miserable, hard taskmasters, unromantic and surly souls?

Or are they kind, romantic, muscular, relatively domesticated and a ‘good catch’?

They’re fun, hard-working, reliable, tough and can do amazing things with baler twine. Rural blogger and farm consultant Anna Bowen gives us 25 reasons why you should definitely marry a farmer’s daughter...

You really can't beat a farm-themed wedding, tractors, cows and amazing cakes!

Here are the pictures to prove it...

What to watch: The spread of coronavirus into Europe and its possible impact upon global commodity and feed demand continues to drive the markets.

Despite bullish UK wheat market data published by Defra and the AHDB late last week...

NFU Dairy board chairman Michael Oakes, speaking at the NFU Conference, Birmingham, said the Arla liquid business and Muller were both massively invested but losing money, and the processors were not getting the value for the core product from retailers...

The legislation sets out plans to increase transparency and fairness in the supply chain by introducing new requirements on the collection and sharing of data, placing fair dealing obligations on business purchasers of agricultural products and establishing new measures on producer organisations...

The latest AHDB Early Bird survey has shown a drastic shift in cropping plans since November, as growers face a period spanning autumn, winter and spring which ranks among the most challenging on record...

Sixth-generation farmer John Atkinson and partner Maria Benjamin are not afraid to do things their own way. Emily Ashworth meets the couple to find out how they are adding layers to their business.

If you want to get something done, it is quite clear Kate Dale is the woman to make it happen. As the coordinator of the Yorkshire Rural Support Network at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS), her role is deeply embedded in the farming community, finding ways the YAS can support the industry.

Tough markets and a unique location gave Andrew Hodgson the motivation to build his very own on-farm processing plant. Alex Black meets him to find out how the development has helped the farm business.

As the coronavirus crisis spooks Governments, individuals and financial markets, empty supermarket shelves have become a visible symbol of the panic which has crept into many areas. The virus and wider media hysteria has shaken global infrastructure like few things in recent years, with financial markets on Monday falling at their steepest rate since the financial crisis.

Hundreds of farmers and industry stakeholders were to attend the mass rally this month in a show of unity to urge Government to commit to safeguarding British food standards in future trade deals. However, concerns over the spreading coronavirus have forced the organisation to postpone the event, following recent Government guidance...

So far the coronavirus has had a limited impact on UK agricultural commodity prices. Wheat prices have slipped globally as disruption to the global market increases and the latest prices in Global Dairy Trade auction were down 10 per cent on the last sale of 2019...