Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

British beef export market may lose over £500m, industry leaders warn

The British meat industry is warning that beef exports can be “ceased overnight” as Defra is failing to comply with the EU’s new regulations. 

‘Farmer the new poor’ – Thousands of Australian farmers attend protest in Canberra

Thousands of Australian farmers protested in front of Parliament House, showcasing their dissatisfaction with government farming policies. 

Two sugar beet factories open as 2024/25 campaign begins 

Bury St Edmunds and Wissington factories have officially opened and are ready for beet intake as the sugar beet campaign for 2024/25 begins. 

Rural suicide prevention and mental health charity launched

Having lost their brothers to suicide ten and five years ago respectively, Kate Scott and Lewis Hunter came together and created a dedicated mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity.

Elephant and rhino poo helps zoo farm reach record-breaking pumpkin harvest

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has announced its most successful and varied pumpkin harvest yet. This year’s Pumpkinfest will showcase over 6,000 pumpkins grown with the help of elephant and rhino poo, making it the zoo’s largest and most exciting autumn celebration to date. 

Kuhn adds film binding to FB 3130 baler 

Kuhn Farm Machinery has extended the option of its innovative Twin-reel film binding technology to the FB 3130 baler. 

Check maize is mature before harvesting, expert advises 

A Wynnstay expert warns that it is important to check maize is mature before harvesting this year, as a difficult growing season has produced variable crops. 

Crimestoppers launched first ever cross-border rural crime campaign

Crimestoppers has partnered with Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Northumbria, Cleveland and Durham police forces to help tackle cross-border rural crime. 

Lib Dem MP Alistair Carmichael elected as new EFRA chair

Liberal Democrat MP and farmer Alistair Carmichael has been elected as the new chair of the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee that scrutinises Defra’s work in Parliament. 

Extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in coming years

British farmers warn that extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in the next decade. 

Farmers asked to choose nine AHDB Sector Council members

Levy payers are being asked to vote to ratify nine appointments across AHDB’s four Sector Councils, following an open and competitive selection process.

Emma following in Doddie’s bootsteps 

A rising star of women’s rugby and agriculture student, Emma Orr, has credited her college tutors with helping her to successfully balance her studies with a call-up to the Scotland World Cup squad. 

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