Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

This spring could see a surge in farms and land for sale after weather held off some launches planned for the start of the year, a farm and estate property expert warns. 

Openfield Group, the British farmer-owned co-operative, has teamed up with Voltloader to trial fully electric trucks with the aim of reducing carbon emissions. 

With more than 60% of England’s farmland managed by tenant farmers, industry leaders, experts, institutional landlords and tenant farming members have come together to discuss the future of the sector. 

A Derbyshire pub owner said he did not see anything unusual about his tractor parking bay before it became national news. 

Around 60 firefighters have been tackling a huge blaze near Stowmarket in Suffolk after 9,000 tonnes of straw caught alight. 

Plans have been submitted to build 2,000 solar panels at the Sandringham royal estate that belongs to King Charles III.

Two men have been arrested in Darlington in connection with the theft of farm machinery worth about £1 million.

The River Wye action plan has been launched to preserve the long-term health of the river. It will include the introduction of up to a £35 million grant for poultry manure management equipment as well as the appointment of a new ‘river champion’ and taskforce.

Agrochemical manufacturer Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe, known for its biorational agricultural products and solutions, aims to strengthen its market presence in both Europe and the UK with a significant pipeline of new products.

With relentless rain, endless mud, and peak lambing and calving season testing physical and mental resilience, Quality Meat Scotland and farming charity RSABI, are reminding farmers of the role of good food in maintaining both physical and mental well-being. 

Broad Lane Poultry Farm, at Bloxwich, near Walsall, has been put up for sale and could be turned into a housing development or equestrian centre.

The Royal Bath & West Show, which has hosted many national events, is getting ready for the Southdown Sheep Society National Show in May.