Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
New merger called ‘bold step forward’ for UK pig farming industry
30th January 2025
Three UK pig marketing groups have just announced a merger with the intent to give independent farmers more clout in the marketplace.
NFU president meets with East Anglia farmers ahead of another protest
29th January 2025
“We have to focus on policy, not politics,” said the NFU president Tom Bradshaw during the meeting with farmers from across East Anglia which took place earlier today.
Researchers granted £2m to help prevent food shortages in the UK
29th January 2025
Over £2 million have been invested in scientific research to help prevent food shortages that could potentially trigger civil unrest in the UK.
Branston encourages schools to sign up for potato growing programme
29th January 2025
Branston, potato supplier and one of the sponsors of the primary school-based farm-to-fork initiative, is once again encouraging schools to sign up for the Grow Your Own Potatoes programme.
‘There is no such thing as safe slurry tank’ – Farmers warned over risks from deadly gases
29th January 2025
Farmers have been warned that a little-known deadly gas emitted by slurry, even in open spaces, is responsible for fatalities in farming every year.
Farmers invited to join Westminster tractor rally next month
28th January 2025
British farmers will again show a united front against governmental policies during a Westminster rally that is set to take place in February.
Farmers warned after farm machinery scam affects victims across the UK
28th January 2025
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is warning farmers about a farm machinery scam that is affecting victims across the UK.
Scientists call for sugar beet crop protection after Cruiser SB emergency authorisation was denied
28th January 2025
Arable experts have highlighted the urgent need for research and development of sustainable crop protection methods for sugar beet following the news that the emergency application for the use of Cruiser SB on sugar beet seed in England will not be granted.
Initiative to improve welfare of dairy calves marks significant success
28th January 2025
British dairy farmers have significantly reduced the number of pure-bred dairy bull calves being born on their farms, according to a report outlining the progress of the GB Dairy Calf Strategy.
Suffolk farmers engage with shoppers at Tesco to talk about food security
27th January 2025
Suffolk farmers have marked the National Day of Unity by engaging with shoppers at a local Tesco store, raising issues important for both consumers and the farming industry.
Lancaster farming company fined £8k for breaching slurry spreading regulations
27th January 2025
A farm company and its director have been fined almost £8,000 after failing to ensure that slurry on his land did not cause pollution.
Climate change: What will be grown in the UK in 50 years?
27th January 2025
British-produced hummus, tofu and marmalade will be a common sight on our supermarket shelves by 2080, scientists say.