Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
British beef export market may lose over £500m, industry leaders warn
16th September 2024
The British meat industry is warning that beef exports can be “ceased overnight” as Defra is failing to comply with the EU’s new regulations.
politics
‘Farmer the new poor’ – Thousands of Australian farmers attend protest in Canberra
16th September 2024
Thousands of Australian farmers protested in front of Parliament House, showcasing their dissatisfaction with government farming policies.
sugar beet
Two sugar beet factories open as 2024/25 campaign begins
16th September 2024
Bury St Edmunds and Wissington factories have officially opened and are ready for beet intake as the sugar beet campaign for 2024/25 begins.
mental health
Rural suicide prevention and mental health charity launched
15th September 2024
Having lost their brothers to suicide ten and five years ago respectively, Kate Scott and Lewis Hunter came together and created a dedicated mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity.
Elephant and rhino poo helps zoo farm reach record-breaking pumpkin harvest
14th September 2024
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has announced its most successful and varied pumpkin harvest yet. This year’s Pumpkinfest will showcase over 6,000 pumpkins grown with the help of elephant and rhino poo, making it the zoo’s largest and most exciting autumn celebration to date.
Kuhn adds film binding to FB 3130 baler
13th September 2024
Kuhn Farm Machinery has extended the option of its innovative Twin-reel film binding technology to the FB 3130 baler.
Check maize is mature before harvesting, expert advises
13th September 2024
A Wynnstay expert warns that it is important to check maize is mature before harvesting this year, as a difficult growing season has produced variable crops.
Crimestoppers launched first ever cross-border rural crime campaign
13th September 2024
Crimestoppers has partnered with Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Northumbria, Cleveland and Durham police forces to help tackle cross-border rural crime.
politics
Lib Dem MP Alistair Carmichael elected as new EFRA chair
12th September 2024
Liberal Democrat MP and farmer Alistair Carmichael has been elected as the new chair of the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee that scrutinises Defra’s work in Parliament.
Extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in coming years
12th September 2024
British farmers warn that extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in the next decade.
Farmers asked to choose nine AHDB Sector Council members
12th September 2024
Levy payers are being asked to vote to ratify nine appointments across AHDB’s four Sector Councils, following an open and competitive selection process.
Emma following in Doddie’s bootsteps
11th September 2024
A rising star of women’s rugby and agriculture student, Emma Orr, has credited her college tutors with helping her to successfully balance her studies with a call-up to the Scotland World Cup squad.