Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Warning to growers after raid of Norfolk ag-chem store

The “well-organised” break-in at a secure distributer store saw a large quantity of herbicides stolen.

Appetite for vegan alternatives wanes this Veganuary

Interest in meat-free and non-dairy products has declined, data suggests, with consumers citing the cost of vegan alternatives and difficulty finding food and drink they enjoy as key reasons for dropping out of Veganuary.

Clarkson’s Farm sparks debate on bovine TB and badger culling

Jeremy Clarkson’s foray into keeping beef cattle saw him discover TB-infected badgers at his Oxfordshire farm, which is in a higher risk area for bovine TB. Recent episodes of Clarkson’s Farm, which highlighted the devastation TB can cause on British farms, have prompted debate on badger control methods.

Council responds to backlash over ‘unfair’ decision on Jeremy Clarkson’s restaurant

West Oxfordshire District Council has been widely criticised and accused of treating Diddly Squat Farm unfairly, as the latest series of Clarkson’s Farm showed Jeremy Clarkson being refused planning permission for a new restaurant, car park and even a farm track.

“Every day was becoming a huge burden”

Farming has always been a challenging career path, but Lancashire livestock farmer Damian Barson started his farming journey at the age of 50, in May 2021. Like the rest of the farming community, he was set to face a barrage of difficulties due to the financial crisis and Ukraine war – as well as the death of his father. We spoke to Damian during Mind Your Head Week to find out more about his story…

Clarkson’s back, and he’s replaced escapey sheep with escapey cows

Smash-hit Amazon Prime show Clarkson’s Farm returned to our screens on Friday – with no shortage of Clarkson-esque farming mishaps, troublesome animals and tellings-off from “the farming foetus” as Clarkson refers to his young sidekick Kaleb Cooper. Farmers Guide reviews the first episode (*spoilers)…

Urgent calls for greater mental health support for farmers

As the sixth Mind Your Head Week begins, the parents of young Warwickshire farmer Leonard Eadon, who died by suicide last year, have joined a campaign to call for greater action to support mental health in farming.

Cost of living crisis to hit farm business margins in 2023, AHDB predicts

AHDB has produced its latest Agri-market Outlook, which explores the factors likely to affect farm businesses.

Attention to detail ensures high yields on Shropshire dairy farm

Attention to detail, especially during the transition period, is helping ensure high yields on Lower Lee Farm in Shropshire.

Livestock farmers can now register for a funded vet visit under govt scheme

A funded yearly vet visit is now available to farmers under the government’s Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.

Farmers urged to take part in waste crime survey

The Environment Agency is seeking views from farmers and landowners to help tackle waste crime in England.

Farmers sought to help with diversification survey

Free-to-use diversification website The Business Barn is asking farmers and rural landowners to share their experiences.

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