Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Two fly-tippers captured by West Midlands villagers
12th February 2024
Two fly-tippers have been detained following a citizen’s arrest in Warwickshire last week.
Farmers advised to start planning to benefit from new revenue streams this summer
10th February 2024
Farmers are being encouraged to try out business diversification and start planning how to introduce agritourism on their farms ahead of this summer.
Daring new chocolate flavour for broccoli-lovers launches for Valentine’s Day
9th February 2024
An unusual box of chocolates has been launched just before Valentine’s Day. Tenderstem broccoli has dared to marry its flavours with premium British chocolatier, Chococo, for this limited-edition, divisive new gift.
Herefordshire farmer jailed after admitting to second environmental offence
7th February 2024
Herefordshire farmer John Price has been sentenced for organising the illegal felling of trees, shortly before he was imprisoned for another environmental offence.
Another council shows support for farmers by keeping meat and dairy options
7th February 2024
Suffolk County Council has become the latest local authority to keep meat options on the table, supporting local farmers and food producers.
Will snow hit the UK this week? How you can protect your farm
6th February 2024
With this week expected to bring a return of freezing weather conditions, farmers have been warned to take measures that will help protect their farms and avoid taking unnecessary risks while driving.
Farmers relieved as bluetongue spread now “highly unlikely”
6th February 2024
Defra has announced the loosening of bluetongue virus measures due to the drop of midge activity during colder months.
Clarkson’s Farm cast shows up to support Kaleb’s theatre tour
5th February 2024
Jeremy Clarkson, Lisa Hogan, Charlie Ireland – aka Cheerful Charlie – and Gerald Cooper all went to watch the ninth performance of Kaleb Cooper’s national tour at the Warwick Arts Centre on Saturday 3rd February.
Agronomists speak about ‘unforeseen’ SFI consequences
1st February 2024
Agronomists speak about “unforeseen consequences” of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) amid a briefing with Defra representatives on the updated 2024 scheme.
Young shepherdess crushed to death by overloaded quad bike
29th January 2024
A 22-year-old shepherdess was crushed to death when her quad bike – overloaded with weed killer – toppled over while she worked on farmland in the Cotswolds, an inquest heard.
Supermarket to reduce poultry stocking densities
25th January 2024
Morrisons has just announced it will lower its poultry stocking density to 30kg/m2 by the end of the year.
Storm Jocelyn: Top tips to protect yourself and your farm
23rd January 2024
As the second storm has hit the country in just 48 hours, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, NFU Mutual has offered some advice to help farmers protect themselves and their businesses.