Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Warning to growers after raid of Norfolk ag-chem store
20th February 2023
The “well-organised” break-in at a secure distributer store saw a large quantity of herbicides stolen.
Appetite for vegan alternatives wanes this Veganuary
20th February 2023
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
17th February 2023
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
15th February 2023
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”
14th February 2023
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
13th February 2023
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
13th February 2023
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
10th February 2023
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
9th February 2023
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
9th February 2023
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
7th February 2023
The Environment Agency is seeking views from farmers and landowners to help tackle waste crime in England.
Farmers sought to help with diversification survey
6th February 2023
Free-to-use diversification website The Business Barn is asking farmers and rural landowners to share their experiences.