Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Harvest 2024: UK set for warmer, drier weather, but will it last?
17th July 2024
As barley, OSR and vining pea and bean harvesting gets underway in many areas, weather forecasts are indicating a spell of warmer weather – but there’s more rain to come.
Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run raises over £60K for charity
10th July 2024
Nearly 200 people took part in this year’s Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run, raising tens of thousands for Cancer Research UK.
What does a Labour government mean for farming?
5th July 2024
As Keir Starmer becomes the UK’s next prime minister, a Labour government is likely to signal a period of significant change for farmers.
JUL 2024
How to get the best out of your grass silage
4th July 2024
Farmers are being urged to look more closely at silage analysis and consider ‘plan B or C’. Sarah Kidby reports.
General election: What is each party promising farmers?
2nd July 2024
With the polls opening on 4th July, Farmers Guide provides a summary of what each political party has promised farmers during the general election campaign.
JUL 2024
Warning over mineral levels after wet weather
28th June 2024
After a record-breaking wet winter and spring, mineral levels in grass could be reduced, putting livestock at risk of deficiencies. Sarah Kidby reports.
JULY 2024
A closer look at the latest SFI offer
28th June 2024
Defra’s ‘expanded and improved’ SFI is available to farmers from July 2024. Sarah Kidby explores the new offering in more depth.
Elon Musk shares his opinion of one Clarkson’s farm product
24th June 2024
The Tesla and X owner has been seen drinking a Hawkstone beer, made with barley grown on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm – but he’s not usually a beer fan.
Farming stalwarts named in King’s Honours List
21st June 2024
Two industry stalwarts have been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List for their services to farming.
Farmer assesses the damage to Stonehenge after Just Stop Oil vandalism
21st June 2024
Tim Daw, who farms near Stonehenge, said he is concerned about the damage to the rare lichen on the stones, following the Just Stop Oil attack.
2024 general election
Food security lacking from election campaigns, open letter says
21st June 2024
Food and drink organisations have written an open letter to party leaders, expressing their frustration over the lack of food security coverage in their campaigns.
Sheep farmers ‘excluded’ from Welsh farming roundtable
20th June 2024
The National Sheep Association said the Welsh Government has not responded to its requests to join the new Farming Roundtable.