Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Britain may face national farmers’ strike next week
13th November 2024
A farmers’ rally that is set to happen next week may pair up with a week-long national farmers strike, Welsh campaigners warn.
Time and place confirmed for independent farmers’ rally in London
13th November 2024
Time and place for the independent farmers’ rally that is going to take place in London on 19th November have been confirmed.
Welsh council introduces school menu based on local produce
13th November 2024
The Caerphilly County Borough Council is the first in Wales to fully implement a new menu for primary schools that will feature food produced by local small businesses and independent producers.
Tractor with trailer full of hay overturns on busy road in Essex
12th November 2024
A tractor with trailer full of hay has overturned on a busy road in Essex.
Inheritance tax bills could wipe out farmers’ profits, expert warns
12th November 2024
Changes to the inheritance tax announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves could place “an overwhelming financial burden” on UK family farms, according to the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
Over 91k trees will be planted on farmland in Merseyside next year
12th November 2024
More than 91,000 trees will be planted on a farmland following the National Trust’s plans to create a “green haven” in Merseyside.
“We don’t need small farmers”, says former Labour adviser
12th November 2024
John McTernan said that the UK “does not need small farmers” while defending the chancellor’s decision to reduce inheritance tax reliefs.
National Ploughing Championships showcased Britain’s best ploughmen and women
12th November 2024
Britain’s ploughmen and women showcased their skills at the 73rd British National Ploughing Championships, which were held at the Thoresby Estate in Perlethorpe, Nottinghamshire.
UK’s biggest solar farm may be built in Norfolk
11th November 2024
Presumably the biggest solar farm in the UK could soon be built near the village of Gissing in Norfolk.
Firm fined £80k after worker fractured his skull while taking cattle out of lorry
11th November 2024
A Scottish company has been fined £80,000 after an agricultural engineer sustained a fractured skull at its site in Glasgow.
Jeremy Clarkson will rally with other farmers on 19th November
11th November 2024
Jeremy Clarkson will join other farmers at the rally in London on 19th November to protest against changes to the inheritance tax.
Farmers asked for help in new research on impact of rural crime
11th November 2024
Farmers who fell victim to agricultural crime from across the UK are being asked about their experiences for new research that aims to demonstrate the extent of the issue to policymakers.