Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Check maize is mature before harvesting, expert advises
13th September 2024
A Wynnstay expert warns that it is important to check maize is mature before harvesting this year, as a difficult growing season has produced variable crops.
Crimestoppers launched first ever cross-border rural crime campaign
13th September 2024
Crimestoppers has partnered with Cumbria, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Northumbria, Cleveland and Durham police forces to help tackle cross-border rural crime.
politics
Lib Dem MP Alistair Carmichael elected as new EFRA chair
12th September 2024
Liberal Democrat MP and farmer Alistair Carmichael has been elected as the new chair of the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee that scrutinises Defra’s work in Parliament.
Extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in coming years
12th September 2024
British farmers warn that extreme weather could cause food shortages and riots in the next decade.
Farmers asked to choose nine AHDB Sector Council members
12th September 2024
Levy payers are being asked to vote to ratify nine appointments across AHDB’s four Sector Councils, following an open and competitive selection process.
Emma following in Doddie’s bootsteps
11th September 2024
A rising star of women’s rugby and agriculture student, Emma Orr, has credited her college tutors with helping her to successfully balance her studies with a call-up to the Scotland World Cup squad.
SRUC awarded £700k to measure cattle emissions
10th September 2024
Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded nearly £700,000 for equipment, which will form part of an ultra-modern research facility to measure emissions from beef cattle.
rural crime
Over 100 sheep reported stolen in Warwickshire
9th September 2024
Warwickshire Police said that over 100 sheep have been stolen from fields in the county.
Resilience checklist to give farmers business and wellbeing ‘MOT’
6th September 2024
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new resilience checklist to help farmers and farm businesses review some of the common components of business and personal resilience, helping them to identify strengths and highlight areas where additional information or support may be beneficial.
Highland doctor is looking forward to Health Hut debut at Dingwall Mart
5th September 2024
A Highlands doctor is combining her passion for farming and health by playing a key role in the growth of an exciting Health Hut initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of people in Scotland’s agricultural community.
GALLERY: Derbyshire poultry farm up for sale for £1.1m
4th September 2024
A Derbyshire broiler unit capable of housing up to 84,000 birds has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1.1million.
Graham’s Family Dairy recognised for its products
3rd September 2024
Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products.