Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

What farming grants will be available in 2025?

Defra has shared much-awaited news on the farming grants that will be available this year, including Higher Level Stewardship and Capital Grants.

Land Rover owned by King Charles up for sale 

A 2010 Land Rover Defender 90, formerly owned by King Charles III, is going under the hammer next month.

Peta activists jump on stage at NFU Conference 

Two activists wearing carrot masks interrupted Tom Bradshaw’s opening speech at the NFU Conference urging the audience to go vegan for the planet.

Farmer’s ‘Only Fools and Horses’ lambing song goes viral

Yorkshire farmer Tom Carlisle wanted to put a smile on other farmers’ faces with his parody lambing track, inspired by the theme song for Only Fools and Horses.

‘Illegal release’ of feral pigs prompts ASF fears 

NFU Scotland has condemned the ‘illegal release’ of feral pigs in the Cairngorms, raising concerns over ASF and foot and mouth.

Maize header gets harvest done in half the time

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 

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

Around 500 lots were sold at auction after the closure of Dairyland, an agricultural attraction in Cornwall.

Soil sampling – Innovations in soil health

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 

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

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

Police have apologised after dozens of 4X4s linked to hare coursing ripped through farmland and fields across the county.

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