Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
RSABI encourages farmers to take part in new challenge events for 2025
9th February 2025
Charity that supports people in Scottish agriculture, RSABI, is bringing three new and exciting challenge events for 2025.
Former soldier becomes one of the most qualified cattle hoof trimmers in Cumbria
8th February 2025
A chance conversation with a fellow security doorman changed Peter Cullen’s life, leading to an unlikely career switch that has seen him become one of the most qualified cattle hoof trimmers in Cumbria.
Three men arrested after 15ft high pile of waste was found in Kent
7th February 2025
Three men have been arrested after 30,000 tonnes of household and construction waste, piled 15 feet high, was discovered at the Hoads Wood Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Ashford, Kent.
Everything you should know about Monday’s tractor rally in London
7th February 2025
On Monday, 10th February, British farmers will take to the streets of London to protest against the government’s plans to cap vital inheritance tax reliefs. Here is what you should know ahead of the event.
Display of pre-loved farm toys planned as symbolic gesture for chancellor Reeves
7th February 2025
Farmers have been encouraged to take part in a display of tractors and pre-loved farm toys outside the NFU annual conference later this month.
Food industry urges Treasury to rethink changes to inheritance tax
6th February 2025
The food manufacturing industry, which contributes £162 billion to the economy and supports over 4.5 million jobs, has joined forces like never before to urge the Treasury to rethink changes to inheritance tax announced at the Budget.
VIDEO: B&B Tractors depot rammed by ‘at least 13 offenders’
6th February 2025
The B&B Tractors depot in Tideswell near Buxton has been broken into in the middle of the night by over a dozen people.
Defra announces £2.65 billion funding to boost rural flood resilience
6th February 2025
Defra said that over 66,000 homes, businesses and farmland in rural areas will be protected from the devastating impacts of flooding and climate change thanks to a £2.65 billion investment.
£1.5m needs to be raised as family faces losing its farming heritage
6th February 2025
A Shropshire mother and daughter face losing their farming heritage unless supporters can raise £1.5 million to place their organic farm in community ownership.
Father of toddler struck by telehandler found not guilty of manslaughter
6th February 2025
The father of a three-year-old boy who died after being struck by a telehandler on a Tottington farm has been cleared of manslaughter.
Artisan Mangalitsa charcuterie business receives financial boost for its innovative project
6th February 2025
The East Sussex-based farming and charcuterie business, Beal’s Farm, won a Defra research initiative to fund a feasibility study at farming and achieve net-zero results with its Mangalitsa pigs reared to produce British charcuterie products.
GALLERY: Dairy-Tech 2025 brings together 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors
5th February 2025
Dairy-Tech 2025, an event aimed at all dairy farmers, with a focus on new products and innovations in the industry and technical learning, has gathered about 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors.