Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
NSA continues to raise alarm over illegal sheep meat imports
15th August 2024
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urgently calling for decisive government action to address the alarming rise in illegal sheep meat imports. The association said that the current situation poses significant threats to both the UK’s agricultural sector and public health.
Investigation launched after third farmer dies in on-farm accident in Northern Ireland
15th August 2024
Police in Northern Ireland have launched an investigation into the death of a farmer and “much loved father of three” who died in a farm accident, following two other farm deaths over the past month.
Animal Rising sentenced after causing about £100k of damage at Arla site
14th August 2024
A radical animal rights group, Animal Rising, has been fined nearly £60,000 after causing around £100,000 worth of damage at an Arla dairy distribution centre in Hertfordshire.
Pocklington farmer died after being crushed by his Range Rover
14th August 2024
An East Yorkshire farmer died after his Range Rover rolled back on him, an inquest concluded.
Farmers asked to take part in study exploring feasibility of wildcat reintroduction in Devon
14th August 2024
Researchers are asking for farmers’ help with a pioneering study into the numbers and behaviour of ‘farm cats’.
NFU Mutual Charitable Trust delivers £500k to UK rural causes
14th August 2024
The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has announced its first round of donations for 2024, totalling more than £500,000 and supporting 11 rural causes across the UK.
Oilseed rape called important crop for UK food security
13th August 2024
With the UK’s oilseed rape plantings potentially set to be the smallest for forty years, managing director of plant breeder NPZ UK, Chris Guest, joins in calls for a reboot for the crop for the benefit of UK growers and the country’s food security.
Malpas Tractors announced death of its managing director Paul Reeves
13th August 2024
Machinery dealer Malpas Tractors announced the death of its managing director, Paul Reeves.
Clarkson’s Farm season 4 filming interrupted
13th August 2024
While fans of Clarkson’s Farm cannot wait for the season four to be released, Jeremy Clarkson has been facing some difficulties while filming new episodes of the beloved show.
This year’s Dairy Show will focus on new generations of dairy farmers
13th August 2024
The next generation of farmers will be at the heart of this year’s Dairy Show, with a full schedule of competitions and seminars focused on building a bright future for the dairy industry.
‘Insane’ plans for huge solar farm in Kent rejected
12th August 2024
Plans to build a solar farm the size of 86 football pitches on high-grade farmland in Kent have been rejected.
Essex: Farmers joined firefighters in battling field fire
12th August 2024
Local farmers joined firefighters to extinguish a blaze in a field in Essex.