Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Morrisons’ customers have been surprised with empty shelves in the store’s fruit, vegetable and meat sections this week due to a hackers attack. 

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.  

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. 

West Midlands and mid Wales machinery dealer, Rea Valley Tractors, announced the closure of its Newport depot. 

Farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson has shared a ‘scary and pretty stupid’ situation that happened during the Countryfile Christmas party. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.

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. 

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.  

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.