Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
BNG: Could your farm benefit from new legislation?
15th February 2024
New BNG rules present an opportunity for farmers and landowners to rent out less productive land to developers, who are now required to provide at least 10% BNG.
Schmallenberg: Farmers urged to be on guard as cases rise
2nd February 2024
Vets are urging farmers to be vigilant for Schmallenberg virus (SBV) – which can mimic other diseases including bluetongue – as a rising number of early lambing flocks are hit with deadly SBV this season.
Release date announced for Clarkson’s Farm series three
1st February 2024
Prime Video has offered a first look at the much-anticipated third season of Jeremy Clarkson’s farming show, as the release date is confirmed.
FEB 2024
Two farms share tips on tackling pneumonia
1st February 2024
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in dairy and beef calves and costs the industry around £50 million a year. In its most recent GB Calf Week, AHDB hosted a range of expert panels to offer top tips on how to tackle the disease. Sarah Kidby reports on improvements made on two farms.
Farmers protesting in Paris are “inspired” by Jeremy Clarkson
30th January 2024
Jeremy Clarkson has shared his support for French farmers, who say they share many of the same challenges as British farms.
UK-Canada trade deal: UK govt has made “the right decision”
29th January 2024
Farming groups have welcomed the government’s decision to halt negotiations with Canada for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) – owing to disagreements on hormone treated beef and import taxes on British cheese.
Winter maintenance: How to improve safety and avoid breakdowns
28th January 2024
Planned winter maintenance can reduce the risk of breakdowns in the field, while replacing worn and damaged parts reduces the risk of deaths and injuries. NFU Mutual and Farm Safety Foundation offer some guidance.
MP accuses the Big Six of acting like “a cartel”
25th January 2024
Farmers gathered outside parliament as MPs debated an overhaul of the Grocery Supply Code of Practice, after over 100,000 people signed the #GetFairAboutFarming petition.
OFC: Defra secretary unveils changes to ELM scheme
4th January 2024
Environment secretary Steve Barclay announced a series of updates to farming schemes at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference, and took questions from farmers in a lively Q&A session.
JAN 2024
Farmers share concerns about loss of food-producing land
26th December 2023
Suffolk farmers were invited to a roundtable event by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), where they heard the latest on available schemes and grants – and shared concerns about the level of financial support for food production versus environmental management. Sarah Kidby attended.
Back to the farm: Life after Love Island for Farmer Will
19th December 2023
It’s been a busy three years for sheep farmer Will Young, who has built up a following of 1.9 million TikTok followers, appeared on Love Island and released his first book. Farmers Guide caught up with him to talk about the highs and lows of farming and how social media can help tackle stereotypes about farming.
JAN 2024
Animal health trends in 2023
19th December 2023
As we come to the end of a strange year for weather, we take a look at the impacts on parasite burdens, as well as the wider animal health trends from the year, plus research breakthroughs and new advances. Sarah Kidby reports.