Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

AHDB research involving mock menus revealed ‘Britishness’ and standards were particularly meaningful to consumers.

The two-day show and sale is the pinnacle of the Valais Blacknose calendar, giving UK breeders the chance to showcase their animals and battle it out for the accolade of Overall Supreme Champion.

Growers at a farm in Angus have developed an award-winning gin which reduces reliance on synthetic fertilisers and is grown, harvested, and distilled on site.

The animated character will be the new champion of Natural England’s Countryside Code campaign – encouraging young people to ‘respect, protect and enjoy’ the countryside.

Beef and dairy farmers are being reminded of the signs of summer mastitis in dry cows and heifers, and strategies to prevent it this summer.

The Kept Animals Bill, which was expected to ban live animal exports and tackle livestock worrying and pet thefts, has been abandoned.

The cost of agricultural vehicle and machinery fires was up by 35% in 2022, according to NFU Mutual.

Yara International has chosen the UK as the home of its new global production plant for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimulants.

Farming groups including National Sheep Association are stepping up efforts to inform livestock farmers of the need to obtain a signed declaration to allow the future sale of animals destined for export.

Changes to ELMS will offer improved access for upland farmers, as well as improved options under Countryside Stewardship for 2023.

Extreme weather events, increased demand for water use, plus environmental legislation continues to put pressure on water availability and the need to demonstrate justification for crop irrigation.

Pick-ups for Peace has now sent 104 vehicles to Ukraine’s eastern front, topping its initial target of 100 vehicles.