Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
“It should be better than this”: Farm assurance review published
20th January 2025
The long-awaited review into UK farm assurance, which followed controversy over Red Tractor’s Greener Farms Commitment, has been published.
Pregnant sheep enters water after being pursued by four dogs
17th January 2025
The coastguard was called after members of the public tried to enter the water near Dunstanburgh Castle to rescue the injured animal.
Conservative councillors urge Steve Reed to back down over IHT
13th January 2025
Councillor Eddie Reeves says it is “blindingly obvious” that IHT will devastate family farms.
OFC: Tractor protest held in Oxford as Steve Reed addresses farmers
9th January 2025
Farmers honked their horns during the Defra secretary’s speech at OFC.
What did Steve Reed announce at the Oxford Farming Conference?
9th January 2025
As protesters took to the streets of Oxford, Defra secretary Steve Reed spoke at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference to announce a “Plan for Change”.
Retailer support for British pigmeat is steady, new figures show
7th January 2025
Across 10 retailers surveyed in November, 88% of the pork on display was British.
Over 3,000 farmers light beacons in new year protest against IHT
3rd January 2025
Farmers across the country lit beacons on New Year’s Eve in the latest protest against the government’s changes to IHT.
JAN 2025
Diversification is the key to success for 150-year-old business, TNS
26th December 2024
As TNS prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025, Sarah Kidby spoke to chairman & CEO, James Thurlow about its past and future.
Founder of renowned haulage firm dies aged 95
18th December 2024
Eddie Stobart, who started an agriculture business in the 40s, which later developed into one of Britain’s largest haulage firms, has died.
Suffolk: Festive tractor run raises over £8K for charity
16th December 2024
Hundreds of people came out to support more than 120 tractor drivers who went all-out on festive decorations.
GALLERY: Over 100 festive tractors drive through town for Christmas run
16th December 2024
The fourth annual Christmas Tractor Run in Brackley, Northamptonshire, has so far raised nearly £4,000 for Yellow Wellies.
JAN 2025
Unpredictable weather creates challenges for silage and parasites
16th December 2024
As 2024 comes to an end we take a look at the key animal health challenges from the year. Sarah Kidby reports.