Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
“Heart breaking” damage to UK farms in the wake of storms
8th November 2023
Farmland in parts of the country remains submerged in floodwater following recent storms Babet and Ciaran – putting farmers under financial and emotional strain and prompting calls for government action.
Fiona finds ‘forever home’ after being rescued by farmers
8th November 2023
A daring rescue by five farmers has seen ‘Britain’s loneliest sheep’ moved to Dalscone Farm in Dumfries, having been stranded alone for two years on a remote shore in the Scottish Highlands.
Free dyslexia assessments offered to farmers in Scotland
7th November 2023
RSABI has teamed up with Dyslexia Scotland to offer free assessments to farmers over 40, and to raise awareness of the challenges farmers with dyslexia face.
“Underestimated” disease could be to blame for fertility issues
6th November 2023
Farmers experiencing a range of fertility issues in their dairy herds are being told to test for Q fever, as data from a recent study reveals 50% of herds tested were positive for the disease.
Lambs and cattle suffering high worm burdens this season
2nd November 2023
Mild weather at the start of autumn prolonged the parasite breeding season, warned Ben Strugnell of Farm Post Mortem.
Avian flu: Better communication with backyard keepers needed
1st November 2023
New research suggests Defra and APHA must improve communications with small-scale poultry keepers, as a lack of understanding of avian flu rules is hampering control measures.
Red Tractor halts new standards and modules amid NFU review
31st October 2023
All new Red Tractor standards and additional modules have been put on hold until the first NFU independent review is complete.
“If I attempt to use my land to grow food, I’ll lose money” – Clarkson
31st October 2023
Producing food has become an ‘eco no-no’ under current government policy, leaving farmers out of pocket as costs skyrocket and subsidies disappear, says Jeremy Clarkson in his latest book.
Dispersal sale of famous Charolais herd a “landmark event”
31st October 2023
The remarkable Gretnahouse herd has some of the most influential and admired Charolais genetics in the national herd book.
Community farming project purchases 78-acre farm
30th October 2023
Kindling Farm, a sustainable, community-owned farming project, has announced the purchase of a 78-acre farm in Knowsley, between Manchester and Liverpool.
New programme aims to help farmers unlock business potential
30th October 2023
The new Roots to Resilience programme, launched by AHDB Beef & Lamb, challenges farmers to ‘stop thinking in black and white and unlock their full potential’.
New market access for British poultry meat
30th October 2023
UK poultry meat producer Moy Park has become the first to be officially registered to export cooked poultry meat to Japan under a new agreement.