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How Highland Cows are giving a Shropshire family farm a boost
More than 50 farm animals reside at Frankly Farm Tours on the Willey Estate in Shropshire. But there's one species that is bringing visitors in droves, one more commonly seen in Scotland. Four Highland cows have been at the site near Broseley since…
Sustainable Farming Scheme gets billion pound budget over four years
Funding for Wales' controversial new farm subsidy scheme will exceed a billion pounds during this Senedd term, the Welsh government has announced. Setting a budget spanning several years to help farmers plan ahead was one of Plaid Cymru's promises…
Sustainable Farming Scheme gets billion pound budget over four years
Steffan Messenger Wales environment correspondent Funding for Wales' controversial new farm subsidy scheme will exceed a billion pounds during this Senedd term, the Welsh government has announced. Setting a budget spanning several years to help…
Farm Safety Week highlights impact of life-changing injuries on farms
As Farm Safety Week returns for the 14th year, the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) is calling on the agricultural industry to shine a light on an often‑overlooked reality: while fatalities rightly demand attention, serious injuries…
Cyclospora outbreak takes new twist as Taylor Farms reveals FDA apology
Taylor Farms said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had apologized after it emerged that testing of lettuce from the company's supplier had resulted in a 'false positive' for Cyclospora. It came after Taylor Farms, a global produce…
While One Farm Owner Turned Down $26M From an AI Data Center Developer, Another Couple Sold Their Struggling Farm for $22M
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. As artificial intelligence fuels a massive data center construction boom across America, some landowners are cashing in on life-changing offers…
FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce sample tested for cyclospora produced false positive for the parasite
A sample of lettuce from a supplier that has recalled products as a result of a multi-state cyclospora outbreak produced a false positive result for the parasite, federal officials said Sunday. The false positive was discovered when the U.S. Food…
Evidence of interbreeding with farmed fish raises fears for wild salmon
Escaped farmed salmon have been interbreeding with Ireland's endangered wild salmon, leaving traces of their DNA in one-third of fish tested. The findings, from a three-year study, have prompted calls for tightened security on fish farms and rapid…
Montana moves forward with $4.7M replacement of Libby's Farm to Market Bridge after December flooding
LIBBY — Months after floodwaters severely damaged the Farm to Market Bridge in Libby, construction is scheduled to begin on a full replacement of the crossing. In December 2025, Libby Creek flooded and severely damaged the Farm to Market…
Chris Packham Doubles Down After Jeremy Clarkson Hits Back At His Clarkson's Farm Take
Chris Packham is standing by his recent comments about Jeremy Clarkson 's farming series. Earlier this month, the Springwatch host shared his take on the opening sequence of Clarkson's Farm during an appearance on Celebrity Gogglebox, claiming:…
Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen opens up on 'happily' leaving family farm
Reuben Owen said he would happily move into Anty John's Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen has spoken candidly about his future at Ravenseat Farm, admitting that the family's newly acquired Anty John's property could be the one place he'd happily…
Maryland Oyster Farming Explained
CALIFORNIA, Md. — Maryland oyster farming has become an important part of the state's seafood industry while also contributing to the long-term health of the Chesapeake Bay. Across Southern Maryland, Anne Arundel County and other waterfront…
FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora lettuce test was a false positive
The Food and Drug Administration said Sunday that a Taylor Farms lettuce sample initially reported as positive for Cyclospora should be considered a false positive following an additional laboratory review. 'Due to the complexity in detection of…
Taylor Farms faces renewed food safety scrutiny after lettuce recall (YUM:NYSE)
Taylor Farms faces increased reputational and operational risks, supply chain disruptions, product withdrawals, and greater regulatory scrutiny from recurring food safety outbreaks. The broad distribution network means contaminated products can…
Best TV farming show revealed as BBC dealt devastating blow
Amanda Owen starred in Our Yorkshire Farm Express readers have been voting for the best farming show currently on screens as the BBC has been dealt a devastating blow. One show, in particular, was a clear frontrunner, while one of the least…
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