Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

NFU calls for halt to SMETA changes until growers are fully consulted 

The NFU is calling for a halt to proposed rule changes that require growers to pay recruitment fees. The union fears that the new legislation could have a financially damaging impact on farmers. 

Would you like to help track UK hedgehogs?

Volunteers are needed to help sort artificial intelligence data to track the declining UK hedgehog population. 

Drivers urged to look out for increased rural traffic and unpredictable weather this Easter 

Rural road safety campaigner NFU Mutual is urging farmers to avoid common hazards while driving through rural areas this Easter. 

Kelvin Fletcher’s family farm opens up for visitors this Easter 

A well-known English actor and farmer, Kelvin Fletcher, invites the public for an “unforgettable Easter celebration” on his farm. 

See how Somerset boutique hotel produces home-grown flour

The Newt in Somerset, a part of the Newt Estate, which was recently named one of the best boutique hotels in the world, took on a challenge to supply its restaurants with ingredients grown, foraged and reared on the site. The processing of its own heritage wheat will enable home-grown flour to become a valuable additional ingredient. 

Scottish dairy launches new protein drink for fitness lovers 

Scotland’s largest independent dairy, Graham’s The Family Dairy, has launched a brand-new product to meet an increased demand for naturally nutrient-rich protein food. 

How can farmers balance green schemes with food production? 

A rural property expert encourages farmers to carefully consider to what extent they enter new environmental schemes after inheritance tax relief was extended in the Spring Budget. 

Farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson launches wildflower seeds collection 

Well-known farmer and TV presenter Adam Henson just announced the launch of his new online store with its first product, a range of British wildflower seeds. 

Cumbrian farm with colony of red squirrels hits market for £1.15m 

A picturesque farm located in the heart of Cumbria has been put up for sale for £1,150,000. What is more, its woodland sanctuary boasts one of the largest red squirrel populations in the county. 

Do you know how to prevent on-farm poisoning?

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urging farmers to follow five steps to prevent lead and copper poisoning this grazing season.

Stolen machinery worth £130,000 recovered by East Lancashire police in just two weeks 

Officers from the Rossendale rural task force have recovered around £130,000 in stolen machinery over the last couple of weeks. 

Farmers protest: Westminster surrounded by tractors 

Hundreds of tractors took part in a go-slow farmer protest in London yesterday, demanding UK food security.

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