Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Cut costs, improve cashflow and spread workloads with spring cropping options

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.

“Major investment opportunity” as 1000-acre farm hits the market

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.

AHDB sector councils share plans for levy investment

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.

Alarming stats reveal country roads are 70% deadlier than urban highways

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.

Arable farmer describes land management app as a “game changer”

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.

Bird housing order imposed across England to curb avian flu

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

Avian flu: New measures to support poultry farmers

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.

Clarkson’s Farm confirmed for a third season

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

Winter crime epidemic could be on the way, rural insurer warns

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.

Thérèse Coffey returns to Defra as environment secretary

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.

Ranil Jayawardena quits as Defra secretary

As Rishi Sunak takes the reins as PM and begins a cabinet reshuffle, several MPs have stepped aside, including Ranil Jayawardena, who has been in the role for less than two months.

Lantra upgrades rodent management training courses to help protect birds of prey

The awarding organisation is supporting the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) in its efforts to help safeguard the health of birds of prey.

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