Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Farming minister’s response on labour survey offers hope
12th July 2021
RABDF says there is fresh hope the government may consider helping the dairy sector recruit more workers after a response to its Labour Survey.
Farm deaths rise by over 60 per cent, new HSE figures show
9th July 2021
Latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive show there were 34 deaths in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in 2020-21 – a significant jump from last year’s low of 21.
Crate ban by 2027 “unrealistic” warns NPA
9th July 2021
The European Commission is currently assessing the feasibility of a ban on cages in farming, including farrowing crates, by 2027.
World-first trials launch for bTB vaccine and skin test
7th July 2021
Clinical field trials of a world-leading BCG vaccine and DIVA skin test have been launched on a cattle farm in Hertfordshire.
“Once it’s gone it’s gone”: Growing calls to save leading potato research centre
5th July 2021
Ray Andrews, managing director of Norfolk-based Crop Systems Limited, is urging MPs and the potato industry to help save Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research, which is set for closure as AHDB Potatoes winds down.
New UK reference farm puts focus on grower and finisher pigs
1st July 2021
Cargill has introduced a new reference farm in the UK to carry out research projects on grower and finisher pigs.
‘The Black Farmer’ receives MBE for services to farming
1st July 2021
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, also known as ‘The Black Farmer’ said he is “humbled and honoured” to have received an MBE for services to farming.
Dairy herd health and fertility see big gains over the past year
30th June 2021
The latest Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus report shows marked improvements in health and fertility, as well as encouraging trends in production and financial performance.
Clarkson’s Farm rumoured to have landed a second series
29th June 2021
Jeremy Clarkson’s hit TV series on Amazon Prime has reportedly been offered a second series after becoming Amazon’s highest-rated show.
LEAF reports successful Open Farm Sunday in spite of Covid-19
28th June 2021
Over 100 British farms opened their gates on 27th June for the first LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS) since June 2019 – with one in three farms taking part for the first time.
Five minutes with shepherdess Emma Gray
28th June 2021
Farmers Guide spoke to Emma about her move back to her Scottish roots, challenges facing British farmers and her nearly 30K-strong Instagram following.
Man suffers serious injuries in tractor collision
28th June 2021
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a man was airlifted to hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and an agricultural tractor in Elgin.