Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis and caused far-reaching impacts globally. In the UK it has brought food security concerns to the foreground and increased the strain on farmers already battling the impacts of the past two years. Farmers Guide spoke to farmers and industry experts to shed light on the current situation, and any help available to farmers.

Revealing the news on Instagram, Kaleb said the book will be about lots of things, but mostly why he loves farming.

Compulsory bird housing measures have now been in place for more than 16 weeks as the UK battles its worst outbreak of avian flu to date.

Belchim Crop Protection technical account specialist, Stuart Harder offers advice on using your one allowable application as effectively as possible to avoid significant fodder beet yield losses.

After P&O Ferries announced it is making serious operational changes, the National Sheep Association has shared concerns over the impact on movement of breeding sheep and goods between GB and Northern Ireland.

Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin left a trail of damage in their wake. Making the time to systematically check electric fences should be a priority ahead of turnout.

Research has revealed substantial benefits to using ketoprofen for the treatment of pain and lameness associated with digital dermatitis in cattle.

UK poultry farms are increasingly being challenged by permitting requirements to reduce the concentrations of ammonia leaving houses. draperGROUP senior ventilation consultant Justin Emery provides some guidance.

A Ukrainian family that runs a haulage company in Colchester has co-ordinated four lorry loads of donations – and counting – to be sent to Ukraine, with the help of their friends at George Wright Farms, who have offered up space at the farm to sort and pack deliveries.

As soaring costs hit farms across the UK, tomato producer Sterling Suffolk has ceased production three years after its first fruit went on sale commercially.

As farmers face ongoing recruitment problems, price rises and regulatory changes, Chris Beamish, chief operating officer at Greengage Agritech, explores robust technology that can be incorporated into the farm’s existing set up, improving welfare, efficiency and profitability.

Suffolk’s Hog & Hen farm shop and café has provided a hub for the local community, whilst supporting the farming family’s arable and pig enterprise. Farmers Guide visited the shop to chat to the team about their farming methods and experience starting a new diversification through the pandemic – alongside the myriad challenges facing British farmers.