Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
‘Illegal release’ of feral pigs prompts ASF fears
12th February 2025
NFU Scotland has condemned the ‘illegal release’ of feral pigs in the Cairngorms, raising concerns over ASF and foot and mouth.
FEB 2025
Maize header gets harvest done in half the time
6th February 2025
A maize header investment paid off for Suffolk farmer James Forrest – harvest was completed faster and it reduced wear and tear on the combine. Sarah Kidby reports.
Steve Reed asks for help developing “overdue” land use framework
31st January 2025
Farmers have been asked to share their views on the land use framework, as Defra secretary Steve Reed launches a 12-week consultation.
GALLERY: Vintage farm machinery items sell for over £100K
31st January 2025
Around 500 lots were sold at auction after the closure of Dairyland, an agricultural attraction in Cornwall.
Soil sampling – Innovations in soil health
31st January 2025
ACS Farm Image offers a range of soil sampling and analysis products and services, designed to help secure the future of our food supply.
Shock over decision on sheep dip disposal permits in Wales
30th January 2025
NFU Cymru is urging Natural Resources Wales to reverse its decision to phase out permits for sheep dip disposal to land.
Avian flu prevention zone now in force across Wales
30th January 2025
Welsh poultry farmers urged not to be complacent as AIPZ introduced in response to the growing threat of avian flu.
Mass convoy of masked hare coursers wreak havoc in Cambridgeshire
29th January 2025
Police have apologised after dozens of 4X4s linked to hare coursing ripped through farmland and fields across the county.
Details released on human case of avian flu in England
28th January 2025
The infection was acquired on a farm, where the person had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds.
Damning new AHDB data sheds further light on IHT impact
28th January 2025
Over three quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50ha (124 acres) or more in size will be affected by the changes to inheritance tax, AHDB analysis shows.
Essex firefighters battle farm building blaze
27th January 2025
A fire broke out in a farm building near Marsh Road, Burnham on Crouch, on Friday (24th January).
New report shows “devastating” human cost of bovine TB
27th January 2025
Farmers reported fear, depression, sleepless nights and persistent anger, as well as a deep sense of loss of control.