Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Coronation celebrations showcase Britain’s sheep sector

With lamb featuring as the main ingredient on the official Coronation menu, and thousands of military uniforms having been finely crafted from British wool, produce from the nation’s sheep farmers is playing an important part in the Coronation celebrations.

Birds able to survive avian flu left with ‘black eyes’

Scientists have discovered that Northern Gannets can recover from highly pathogenic avian flu H5N1, leaving them with an unusual black iris colouration.

Lack of confidence is hindering growth in British farming, survey shows

If the lack of confidence and uncertainty in British farming is allowed to continue, we could see further shortages on supermarket shelves, the NFU warns.

New project to tackle food waste on farms

The project will support farms in the Kent Downs AONB, by redistributing surplus food.

Livestock farming “too precious” to fall victim to “zealotry”, scientists say

Just under a thousand scientists have signed a declaration on the importance of livestock farming to human health, the environment and socio-economics.

Tractor range increases flexibility with front loader option

Kioti has teamed up with Spanish manufacturer Tenias to provide a front loader option on Kioti’s flagship HX tractor range.

In pictures: Photography competition celebrates the British countryside

Entries are now open for the 15th edition of the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition – which celebrates the British countryside in all its glory.

First-of-its-kind heat stress study gets underway on UK farms

As we make our homes fit for purpose to cope with climate change, researchers are asking, should we do the same for our livestock?

Soil preservation is key for latest-generation tyre range

With increasing focus on the challenges of climate change and farming more sustainably, there is growing demand for high-tech tyres. BKT Tires says its product range is the farmer’s ally when it comes to soil protection.

It’s not too late for a strategic silage management plan

A strategic management plan ahead of first cut silage will help farmers make the most of the valuable low-cost crop.

Chandlers welcomes the team from Keith Davies Agricultural

Chandlers has announced that the team from Keith Davies Agricultural Ltd has joined Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd.

Preserve water now to get ahead of future dry spells, experts warn

Farmers are being urged to focus on preserving water now to get ahead of future dry spells, after contrasting weather over the past couple of months.

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