The Northern Ireland farming industry saw profits surge by 36% in real terms last year, reaching more than £1bn for the first time.The profit is calculated by assessing the value of output and subsidies and subtracting the cost of production and finance.

A pilot scheme to partner up landowners who have spare land with people who want to start up food and farming businesses has been launched in Cornwall.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Tuesday an expansion of a popular cost-share conservation program that helps farmers convert cropland to pasture.