Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

A farmer in North Yorkshire who grazes his sheep on common land has spoken out about the benefits of testing for scab and the importance of breaking the stigma related to the condition.

BFREPA chief Robert Gooch said the development is a “wake up call” to all retailers that they can’t expect farmers to work for nothing.

With lower yield variability and decreased input costs, not to mention being an important weed control tool for farms with a significant black-grass burden, spring cropping options offer some impressive benefits – despite the reduction in overall yield versus their winter counterparts.

Consisting of arable and pastureland, woodland, extensive farm buildings and two cottages, Chrishall Grange Farm is one of the largest agricultural investments to have hit the market in East Anglia in the past year, says Cheffins.

The four councils, Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork, have published sector plans as part of a commitment to outline how the levy will be invested over the next five years.

NFU Mutual, the Department for Transport and vulnerable road user groups have renewed calls for motorists to respect rural roads, as vulnerable road users are disproportionately affected by fatalities and casualties.

Edward Earnshaw, who farms two units in Gloucestershire and Leicestershire, and advises other farms on RPA grants, says Land App is easy for any farmer to use and has brought a range of benefits, not only to his own farm, but also those of his clients.

The national risk of avian influenza in wild birds has been increased to ‘very high’.

The government has announced new measures to support the poultry industry as the UK battles its worst ever outbreak – with over 200 cases confirmed across the country in the last 12 months.

Prime Video has confirmed production on the third series has begun, as the second series is set to launch in early 2023.

NFU Mutual advises farmers to increase security when clocks go back on 30th October, amid fears that the cost-of-living crisis could see farm vehicles targeted by thieves.

As the farming sector calls for much needed clarity on ELMS, and Rishi Sunak takes the helm in No 10, Ms Coffey has been appointed environment secretary – the third MP to hold the post this year.