Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
sugar beet
1.5 tonnes of sugar pulp caught fire at British Sugar factory
18th September 2024
1.5 tonnes of sugar pulp have caught fire at the British Sugar factory in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
farm safety
10-year-old boy crushed to death by quadbike
18th September 2024
A 10-year-old boy, Thomas Bull, was crushed to death by a quadbike after taking the vehicle without his parents’ permission, an inquest heard.
shows & events
Newark Vintage Tractor Show marks 75 years of John Deere diesel engines
18th September 2024
John Deere will be marking the 75th anniversary of its Model R tractor at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show this November.
farm security
Police issue warning following rural burglaries and farm thefts
18th September 2024
High-value items, including quad bikes, trailers and power tools have recently been stolen from properties in Powys area in Wales, police confirmed. As a result, officers from the Dyfed Powys Police are advising the farming community to take some simple steps to reduce the risk of becoming victims of burglaries or thefts.
TRACTORS
Farmers can get more from their tractors thanks to Fendt’s new retrofit options
17th September 2024
Fendt’s Smart AG Engineering division has launched a raft of new retrofit options for some of the brands most popular tractors.
Tractor driver airlifted to hospital after crash
17th September 2024
A tractor driver has been airlifted to hospital following a crash in North Yorkshire.
sheep
Hollywood actor Damian Lewis will lead London Sheep Drive 2024
17th September 2024
The Worshipful Company of Woolmen has announced that Damian Lewis, best known for his roles in Homeland, Band of Brothers, Billions and A Spy Among Friends, will be leading the 2024 Sheep Drive at the end of September.
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.