Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Norfolk: Tractor, 27 wheelbarrows and mower stolen from pumpkin patch
11th October 2024
The owners of a Norfolk-based pumpkin patch have issued a plea to local residents following a theft of a tractor, 27 wheelbarrows and a mower.
NAAC asks farmers why they would not wear ATV helmet
11th October 2024
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) is asking contractors and farmers why they would not wear an ATV helmet. In a follow-up to the #WearItandShareIt campaign when the NAAC invited social media users to photos of themselves wearing a helmet, this new campaign emphasises there really are no excuses.
Aldi plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers
10th October 2024
Aldi has announced plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years through an enhanced partnership with Arla.
Cumbria’s rural crime team recovered £820k worth of stolen property in one year
10th October 2024
Officers from Cumbria’s dedicated rural crime team have recovered stolen property worth £820,000, cut quad bike thefts and made dozens of arrests in one year since the squad was launched.
Farming community calls for increased agriculture budget
10th October 2024
“The farming and growing businesses that produce food need long-term certainty so they can plan and invest for the future,” said the NFU president while calling on the government to deliver an increased agriculture budget.
Cambridgeshire: Tractor and trailer destroyed in fire
9th October 2024
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service shared a shocking photo of a burnt-out tractor and its trailer following an incident last weekend.
Cattle fell ill after eating dog faeces
9th October 2024
Dog owners have been asked to clean after their pets following an incident where cattle fell ill due to ingesting dog poo.
M&S launches low-carbon parsnips following autonomous field trial
9th October 2024
M&S has announced the initial results from its first ‘autonomous field’ trial, which will see the retailer selling lower-carbon parsnips later this year.
‘Please don’t put it off’: Farmers encouraged to get their health checked
9th October 2024
Farmers and people living in rural communities are being urged to ‘nip it in the bud’ and get checked for early signs of cancer as part of a new UK-wide campaign by The Farming Community Network (FCN).
King Charles III confirmed as NFYFC’s new patron
8th October 2024
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has just announced that His Majesty King Charles III has been confirmed as its new patron.
Farmers encouraged to secure their farms with solar-powered CCTV system
8th October 2024
BarleyGroupCloud and Hikvision have joined forces to create a solution for securing remote areas with solar-powered security systems.
70 hay bales set alight at farm in Berwickshire
8th October 2024
Scottish Borders police are appealing for information after 70 hay bales were set alight at a farm in Berwickshire.