Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

US trade deal rumours prompt warning from farming unions 

Circulating rumours have prompted all four of the UK’s farming unions to urge the government to stand up for UK farmers.

Could your production losses be down to ovine Johne’s disease?

Johne’s disease is often missed in sheep, but can cause serious production losses. Sarah Kidby spoke to experts about cost-effective control.

Shadow chancellor delivers blistering attack on Reeves during Spring Statement

Responding to Reeves’s Spring Statement, Mel Stride accused the chancellor of making the UK “poorer” and “weaker” with her recent policies.

How to manage parasite risks in lambs this spring 

Farmers Guide speaks to Elanco’s ruminant technical consultant, Matt Colston, about the key parasites of concern for lambs in the early spring.

Red Tractor responds to damning farm assurance review  

Red Tractor has promised “tangible, positive change” for farmers following a damning independent review of farm assurance.

“Adapt with what? Fairy dust?” ChatGPT lists farmers’ feelings about the past six months

Farmer Tom asked ChatGPT to summarise farmers’ posts on the Farming Forum over the past six months, during which the sector has faced unprecedented challenges.

What are the latest farm machinery trends in 2025?

As the agricultural sector continues to evolve in response to global challenges, 2025 marks a pivotal year for innovative farming solutions, AMTEC explains.

What’s driving the rise in used farm machinery purchases?

A new report sheds light on what is currently driving farmers to purchase new or used farm machinery, with cost and condition being key factors.

Supporting diversification plans with asset finance

Close Brothers Asset Finance explains how it can help farmers make their diversification plans a reality.

Cereals hit hard, but growth forecast for other sectors – Farm Business Income report

Defra’s latest Farm Business Income report predicts which sectors will see a rise or fall in income over 2024/25.

Farmers hit back at Seventh Carbon Budget’s call to cut livestock numbers 

The CCC’s Seventh Carbon Budget to the government has recommended a substantial cut to livestock numbers and meat consumption.

Hot topics tackled at Dairy-Tech 2025

The event saw hundreds of exhibitors launch a range of new products, while visitors questioned key industry figures. Sarah Kidby reports.

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