Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Eddie Stobart, who started an agriculture business in the 40s, which later developed into one of Britain’s largest haulage firms, has died.

Hundreds of people came out to support more than 120 tractor drivers who went all-out on festive decorations.

The fourth annual Christmas Tractor Run in Brackley, Northamptonshire, has so far raised nearly £4,000 for Yellow Wellies.

As 2024 comes to an end we take a look at the key animal health challenges from the year. Sarah Kidby reports.

Thousands turned out to support the Isle of Man Young Farmers festive tractor runs, which took place despite the storm and raised vital funds for charity.

The UK Food Security Report has found Brexit, food inflation, climate change and global instability are key threats to food security.

Restrictions are in place after Defra confirmed three further cases of H5N1.

The government has said a ‘new and improved’ Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Scheme will open in 2025, following delays.

A non-binding Conservative motion against the family farm tax has been voted down by 339 votes to 181.

Amid ongoing fallout from the chancellor’s Autumn Budget, we spoke to Emma Mosey, chair of the Farm Retail Association, about the implications for farm shops.

Tractors have taken to the streets again, this time in Dover, in the latest protest against the government’s inheritance tax raid on farmers.

The decision to close Smithfield meat market could make it more expensive and less efficient to supply meat to London SMEs.