Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

Farmers Guide is pleased to announce the winners of the Christmas competition 2024.

Farmers in England and Wales are being urged to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or flock against Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) this spring as part of the new Battle Bluetongue campaign, which has been launched across the ruminant industry.

Three generations of a farming family have delivered a “heartfelt message” to chancellor Rachel Reeves, saying that the unjust family farm tax will deny children a future in the British farming industry. 

Secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs Steve Reed has made a number of pledges to British farmers during the NFU Conference 2025 to “improve profitability for farmers up and down the country”.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw has opened this year’s NFU Conference by saying that the Family Farm Tax is “morally wrong” and calling on the government to keep the promise Labour made to farmers amid general elections.

Welsh Ministers have agreed to licence three Bluetongue (BTV-3) vaccines for emergency use across Wales.

Househam Sprayers announced that the company has been acquired by Househam Group Ltd.

The Royal Three Counties Show is set to return in June, bringing a range of activities for families as well as an exciting line-up of guests, including the Clarkson’s Farm star, Kaleb Cooper.

Suffolk-based Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm has recently raised a subject of open farms offering lamb cuddling activities.

More than 200 tractors and other machinery gathered on the Royal Welsh Showground last week to outline the shocking effects of the government’s inheritance tax plans on the rural economy.

Durham Police have confirmed that officers searching for missing farmer’s daughter, Jenny Hall, have sadly found a body. 

An innovative project led by the Park Authority and two farming families will address damage to farms and fragile habitats caused by high deer densities.