Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Cranswick has said it is disappointed at the local council’s decision to block proposals to redevelop an existing pig farm and redundant poultry sheds.

Trump has announced at least a 10% tariff on all imports to the US, prompting reactions from UK farming groups.

The minister faced intense questioning from members of the Efra Committee on numerous government policy decisions that have heaped pressure on farmers in recent months.

With margins under increasing pressure, direct drilling crops is rapidly becoming essential to allow farms to operate profitably, says Hobhole Farming in Lincolnshire.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.