Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
New low-carbon insulation made by farm workers could support rural economies
2nd October 2024
The production of low-carbon, plant-based insulating blocks by agricultural workers from farm materials could support rural economies and tackle labour shortages, experts believe.
Zap Fencing launches electric fence energiser range
1st October 2024
Zap Fencing, a UK-based dedicated electric fencing provider, is launching a range of European manufactured electric fencing energisers to be available through its website.
New precision breeding laws introduced to boost Britain’s food security
1st October 2024
New precision breeding technology to increase food production, reduce costs to farmers, and allow drought- and disease-resistant crops to be grown will be brought forward under new laws, the government has just announced.
‘Absolute horror’: Sheep shot on Suffolk rare breeds farm
1st October 2024
A Suffolk rare breeds farm has experienced an “absolute horror” after one of its sheep was shot.
PFC introduces its range of Awemak cultivation machinery
1st October 2024
Profitable Farming Company (PFC) said it hopes to revolutionise the UK agricultural market with its range of Awemak cultivation machinery.
Scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would mean death to many farms, farmers warn
1st October 2024
Scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would tear apart family farms and damage the UK’s food security, according to a new poll by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
British beetroot growers to receive £150m from exports to US each year
30th September 2024
UK beetroot growers will be able to access the US market for the first time, NFU has just announced.
Cumbria: 8-year-old boy died after being shot on farm
30th September 2024
An eight-year-old boy died after he was shot in the head and face on a farm in Cumbria.
Experts share five steps for success with residuals
30th September 2024
Many farmers are intending to drill cereals earlier this season, so effective weed control will depend on a successful residual programme. Good chemistry is available, but it needs a clear strategy to get the best result, arable experts said.
Norfolk researchers received £3m boost to develop climate-resilient legume crops
30th September 2024
Research led by Norfolk crop scientists has received a £3 million boost from Defra to enable the development of climate-resilient legume crops.
RSABI highlights the importance of taking time off farm
29th September 2024
A survey carried out by RSABI among the Scottish agricultural community has revealed that while there is strong awareness of the importance of taking a break off the farm, too few farmers actually do so.
Derbyshire farmer brings his baby cows to put smiles on faces of hospice patients
28th September 2024
Twin calves brought joy to patients receiving end-of-life and palliative care during a special visit to a Derbyshire hospice.