Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

In pictures: Halloween road run raises money for farm safety charity 

The Spooky Halloween Road Run in Swindon has so far raised around £200 for Yellow Wellies.

Cornish show cancels livestock classes over bluetongue fears

The Liskeard Prime Stock Show has said there will be no livestock at this year’s event amid fears of further bluetongue outbreaks.

“Farmers are problem solvers” – Kaleb Cooper discusses the challenges facing farmers

Ahead of the publication of his new book and upcoming solo special on Prime, Kaleb Cooper spoke to Farmers Guide about the weather, SFI, the future of farming and the importance of a good chat.

Farmer aids in rescue of stranded driver 

A farmer in Cambridgeshire has helped rescue a member of the public whose vehicle was stranded near a water-filled ditch.

Jeremy Clarkson: ‘I arrived at a crossroads. And was not sure which way to turn’

Clarkson’s latest book is a witty and at times hard-hitting defence of British farming, that cements his transition from trainee to fully-fledged farmer.

Farmers along A5 route must be treated fairly, union says 

The Ulster Farming Union has said it accepts the need for a new road, but insisted that farmers along the route must be treated fairly.

What do UK seed account changes mean for beet growers?

Nick Morris, of British Sugar, and Arthur Marshall, NFU Sugar, spoke on a recent BBRO podcast about changes to the UK seed account.

BTV-3 vaccine licence now available across England 

Farmers in England will now be able to use any of the permitted BTV-3 vaccines without applying for a specific licence, Defra has announced.

Funding cut is the “latest blow” to sheep farmers 

Proposals to withdraw Daera funding for Maedi Visna (MV) testing has prompted concern among sheep farmers in Northern Ireland.

England suffers second worst harvest on record 

Defra figures have confirmed the impact of record-breaking wet weather on the 2024 harvest, prompting renewed calls for increased funding in the Autumn Budget.

New rapid TB test to be developed

Welsh scientists have been given nearly £1.2 m to develop a TB test that delivers a result in one hour.

Feed bucket turns pink for breast cancer charity

Rumenco is supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation with a charitable donation for each pink feed bucket bought.

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