Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Cyberattack causes food shortages in Morrisons
27th November 2024
Morrisons’ customers have been surprised with empty shelves in the store’s fruit, vegetable and meat sections this week due to a hackers attack.
McArthur BDC advises moving away from Mecmar installations as a ‘stand-alone’ grain drying solution
27th November 2024
As farmers look to build new or upgrade their existing grain drying and storage systems for harvest 2025, McArthur BDC talks about a continuing trend towards automated plants based around the popular Mecmar mobile grain drier.
Man arrested following incident with tractor driving through flooded high street
26th November 2024
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving following an incident involving a tractor driving through a flooded high street in Tenbury Wells.
Rea Valley Tractors announces closure of its Newport depot
26th November 2024
West Midlands and mid Wales machinery dealer, Rea Valley Tractors, announced the closure of its Newport depot.
Adam Henson shares scary moment from Countryfile Christmas party
26th November 2024
Farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson has shared a ‘scary and pretty stupid’ situation that happened during the Countryfile Christmas party.
Welsh farming community responds to updated Sustainable Farming Scheme outline
26th November 2024
Updated proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), which is the primary source of government support for the future of Welsh farming starting in 2026, have been warmly welcomed by the Welsh farming community.
Cost of farm fires increased by 37% to £110.3m last year
26th November 2024
Farm fires were larger-scale and costlier in nature last year, new figures from NFU Mutual have revealed. The issue is sparking calls for farmers to review and update fire prevention measures.
Police investigate incident involving tractor on flooded high street
25th November 2024
West Mercia Police confirmed it is investigating an incident involving a tractor driving through a flooded high street in Tenbury Wells, setting off a wave of water which hit surrounding shops.
Cornwall: Over 100 tractors took part in farmers’ protest
25th November 2024
More than 100 tractors took part in a farmers’ protest in Cornwall last weekend to protest against changes to the inheritance tax, which triggered a lot of concern among the farming community.
South of England farming conference addresses crucial land use issues
25th November 2024
Last week, the South of England Agricultural Society hosted its annual farming conference. This year’s theme, ‘What is our land for?’ has sparked a lively debate on whether the focus of land use should shift from traditional food production to prioritising environmental and biodiversity goals or even to accommodate the demands of commercial development.
Petition to overturn family farm tax receives over 260k signatures
25th November 2024
NFU confirmed that more than 260,000 people have backed its campaign to reverse the family farm tax, signalling to the government that the public disagrees with the “cruel and ill-thought-out” policy.
Branston launches innovative hybrid Nemo spud ahead of Christmas
24th November 2024
Ahead of the festive season, potato supplier Branston has once again launched its innovative hybrid Nemo spud to support demand for volume and faster cooking times.