Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Govt accused of cutting off funding for farmers
27th November 2024
The government has been criticised for temporarily pausing capital grants applications, amid ongoing fallout from the Autumn Budget.
Farmers’ protest will be the catalyst for change, organiser says
26th November 2024
Herefordshire farmer Martin Williams, one of the organisers of the London farmers’ protest, said it was “humbling” to see so many farmers come together for the event.
Fifth-gen farm swaps dairy for 100% pasture-fed Herefords
26th November 2024
The Legge family moved away from dairy last year and responded to customer demand for 100% pasture-fed beef, which is sold in their farm shops.
Backlash as govt commits £70m to overseas food security
25th November 2024
The government has been criticised for investing in overseas food security, whilst cutting inheritance tax reliefs for UK farmers.
DEC 2024
Weed control: We need to combat diversity with diversity
21st November 2024
Introducing FMC’s newest herbicide active, Isoflex, experts explored the increasingly complex challenge of weed control. Sarah Kidby reports.
Farmers donate over 15,000 meals during protest
20th November 2024
Food re-distribution charity City Harvest said it is “so grateful” to farmers for donations made during the London protest.
GALLERY: Farmers head to London en masse to protest against family farm tax
19th November 2024
Farmers have turned out in droves to protest against the government’s plans for inheritance tax. Farmers Guide attended the rally…
Tens of thousands of farmers descend on Westminster
19th November 2024
Large crowds of farmers, including some tractors have headed to London this morning to protest against changes to inheritance tax reliefs.
Sugar beet: Weather conditions result in lower yields and sugar levels
15th November 2024
Beet yields and sugar levels are lower than hoped for on Andrew Ward’s farm, but not as bad as expected given the late drilling in a very wet year.
BTV-3 impacts “extending far beyond animal health”
15th November 2024
A new survey has shown how BTV-3 is impacting farm operations and cash flow, ability to sell animals and farmers’ mental health.
DEC 2024
Pink charity feed bucket strikes a chord with farmers
13th November 2024
Rumenco has turned its signature feed bucket pink, in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Sarah Kidby reports.
What does the Budget really mean for farming?
11th November 2024
With much speculation about the recent Budget online, and significant anxiety among farmers, we take a detailed look at the implications of everything the chancellor said about farming.