Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Man jailed for transatlantic tractor scam worth over £130k
22nd November 2024
A fraudster involved in a transatlantic tractor scam worth more than £130,000 has been jailed, West Midlands Police confirmed.
Could UK have the lowest oilseed rape planted area since the 80s?
22nd November 2024
AHDB’s early bird survey predicts an increase in the UK wheat area for harvest 2025 of 5.4%, however, it will still remain below the 2019 to 2023 average. The country can also see the lowest oilseed rape planted area for 42 years.
Can agriculture students take part in farming protests?
21st November 2024
In light of the recent farmers’ rally that took place in London on 19th November, Farmers Guide has approached colleges and universities that offer courses in agriculture to ask whether students are allowed to take part in farming demonstrations.
Less than a month left to register with business banking complaint scheme
21st November 2024
The farming and agriculture sector SMEs are urged to register a business banking complaint with the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), which is set to close to new registrations on 13th December.
Stories from the crowd: ‘Don’t argue with the countryside’
20th November 2024
Yesterday British farmers hit London’s streets to speak out about the consequences that changes to IHT will bring to family farms. The Farmers Guide team has caught up with protesters to hear how the new legislation will influence their livelihoods.
Jeremy Clarkson joins farmers’ rally and asks government to ‘back down’
20th November 2024
Jeremy Clarkson joined other farmers who protested against changes to the inheritance tax, demanding Labour to “back down”.
1,800 farmers attend NFU mass lobby: ‘This betrayal is extraordinary’
20th November 2024
1,800 farmers took part in a mass lobby organised by the NFU to speak out against the inheritance tax changes announced by the government.
Road Safety Week 2024: ‘Every road victim deserves the very highest standard of support’
19th November 2024
Every road victim deserves the very highest standard of support, says Brake, as it puts road victims at the heart of Road Safety Week 2024.
Burglars steal two vehicles from Windsor farm while Prince and Princess of Wales are asleep nearby
18th November 2024
Two vehicles have been stolen following a break-in on a farm near Windsor Castle. The incident happened while the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as their three children slept in their home on the estate.
Farmers from North Wales protest during Welsh Labour conference
18th November 2024
Last Saturday, farmers in North Wales gathered outside Venue Cymru, which hosted the Welsh Labour conference, to showcase their dissatisfaction with changes to the inheritance tax.
Aldi launches new beers to tackle food waste
18th November 2024
Aldi has partnered with two British suppliers, introducing new beers in a bid to tackle food waste.
Knitters made hats to keep farmers warm this winter
17th November 2024
Members of the congregation of St Mary’s Church in Dunblane have been busy knitting hats to keep farmers warm during the winter months and raising awareness of agricultural charity RSABI.