Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
£2.5m AHDB pilot project launches to showcase importance of on-farm environmental baselining
24th May 2024
The intense pressure faced by farmers to deliver on environmental targets will be addressed through a new £2.5 million AHDB pilot, with support from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Extreme wet weather leads to UK mudslide death
24th May 2024
The recent tragic death of a schoolgirl in a mudslide in Darlington underlines the growing risks of extreme weather in rural areas.
Find out how researchers aim to revolutionise onion farming
24th May 2024
Researchers at the University of Essex are aiming to revolutionise onion farming by growing the vegetable inside a shipping container in a bid to speed up growth and make the process better for the environment.
Slaughterhouses in Wales required to install CCTV as new law comes into force
23rd May 2024
All Welsh slaughterhouses will need to install CCTV by 1st December as new regulations have been approved by the Senedd.
Farmers long-term sickness figures rise by 11%
23rd May 2024
A rural insurer is warning farmers to protect themselves from unforeseen time off as the new figures show that long-term sickness across the industry has been rising by 11% year-on-year.
‘Unbelievable’ theft in North Wales: Two-day-old highland calf stolen
22nd May 2024
North Wales Police have launched an appeal after a two-day-old Highland calf was stolen from Denbighshire farmland.
4-year-old boy hits own mother with tractor at Norfolk farming event
22nd May 2024
A woman was injured by a vintage tractor after her four-year-old son accidentally started the machine at a farming charity event.
Christine Tacon steps down as Red Tractor chairwoman for Co-op position
22nd May 2024
Christine Tacon has announced her plans to step down as Red Tractor chairwoman after being appointed to the Co-op board.
Farmers warned to watch for outdoor hazards and protect their dogs
22nd May 2024
With the summer season upon us, Tesco Bank Pet Insurance has offered some top tips for dog owners – to help keep pets safe in the great outdoors this spring and summer.
Live animal export ban receives royal assent
21st May 2024
A ban on exporting live animals will now go ahead as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act received royal assent.
Jeremy Clarkson issues warning to his farm shop customers
21st May 2024
Jeremy Clarkson has issued an ‘important notice’ to Clarkson’s Farm fans who have been flocking to his shop from around the country and overseas following the release of season three of the show.
Fly-tippers captured by West Midlands villagers ordered to pay £2k in fines
21st May 2024
Two men who were caught while dumping waste in the West Midlands have been ordered to pay over £2,000 in fines.