Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Scottish villagers pay tribute to beloved blacksmith with tractor run
13th February 2024
More than 40 vintage tractor drivers drove through the Scottish countryside in tribute to a blacksmith known for his love of the local community.
Pancake Day: do you know where your ingredients come from?
13th February 2024
Over 1,000 young pancake lovers from Pembrokeshire had a chance to learn how the ingredients for their favourite dessert are produced locally ahead of Pancake Day 2024.
Welsh farmer protests begin with Wrexham roadblock
12th February 2024
20 tractors pulled up outside Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths’ office, as farming industry leaders urge that protests and blockading public roads should always be “the last resort” following strike concerns in Wales.
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.
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.
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.
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.