The rate of farm bankruptcies across the United States has significantly increased in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing the total filings for the entire year of 2024. According to research from the University of Arkansas System Division of...
The article tells the story of Aura, a young girl living in Indonesia who practices an unusual form of farming aboard a boat. This lifestyle reflects a blend of traditional and innovative agricultural practices adapted to the local environment....
Since Brexit, British agriculture has faced significant challenges, especially as over 60% of UK agricultural exports previously went to the EU tariff-free. The loss of this stable market access has left farmers struggling, with new trade deals favoring large...
In EF Pro Cycling’s latest 'Far Beyond' film, cyclist Lachlan Morton embarks on a journey through the grueling 350-mile Unbound XL gravel race in Emporia, Kansas, and explores the deep-rooted ties between cycling and the agricultural life of the...
A recent report by NFU Mutual reveals that the cost of rural crime in Wales reached £2.8 million in the past year, the highest figure in over a decade and an 18% rise from the previous year. This rise...
Harriet Cowan, a 24-year-old farmer and community nurse from Derbyshire, has joined Jeremy Clarkson on his Amazon Prime series 'Clarkson's Farm' for three episodes, temporarily replacing Kaleb Cooper. Cowan uses her visibility on the show to address issues such...
John Charlesworth, a 78-year-old farmer from Silkstone, Barnsley, took his own life just one day before the UK government's Budget announcement, after weeks of anxiety about possible changes to inheritance tax. According to an inquest at Sheffield Coroner's Court,...
Following the UK's termination of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), many farmers are concerned about balancing profitability with eco-friendly practices. The Stanleys at Lilliput Farm near Bath are proving that low-carbon beef production is still possible through traditional, pasture-based...
British farmers are increasingly turning to non-agricultural businesses such as weddings, beauty salons, and glamping to make ends meet, as traditional farming yields lower returns. This shift has been accelerated by harsh weather conditions—namely the wettest winter and driest...
The UK government has abruptly ended the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), a key environmental funding scheme that supported farmers in England in protecting soil, restoring hedgerows, and promoting biodiversity. The decision has left farmers, such as organic arable farmer...
Farmers have protested against government changes to agricultural inheritance tax rules during Environment Secretary Steve Reed's speech at the National Farmers' Union (NFU) conference. The proposed changes, set to take effect in April 2026, will cap inheritance tax relief...
The UK government is introducing new policies aimed at easing tensions with farmers who are frustrated by recent changes to inheritance tax. Environment Secretary Steve Reed will unveil these reforms at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference, including a...
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, embarked on an ambitious agricultural project through Sensei Farms, aiming to revolutionize farming on Hawaii’s Lāna‘i Island using AI and automation. After acquiring the island for $300 million in 2012, he poured more than...
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has apologized to farmers for the shock caused by recent government tax increases. This includes the introduction of inheritance tax for agricultural businesses valued over £1 million and the faster phaseout of EU-era subsidies. Reed...
