Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Countryside creations sourced from nature
23rd July 2020
Growing up on her family’s smallholding, surrounded by livestock and taking part in a variety of country pursuits, Jasmine King wanted to combine her two loves, art and the countryside.
“Behind every great farm there is a great farmher”
23rd July 2020
Whether it’s a poultry manager, farmhouse receptionist, wife, mother or lambing hand, women in agriculture play a key role in the industry, however, they are often overlooked and left behind the scenes.
Over £850,000-worth of items sold at Cheffins’ first timed online Vintage Sale
23rd July 2020
Cheffins’ Cambridge Vintage Sale at Sutton, near Ely from the 17th – 22nd July saw a number of the world’s most unusual classic and vintage tractors, alongside vintage motorbikes, classic commercial vehicles, petroliana and collector’s items go under the hammer, grossing over £850,000 in total.
Burgundy broccoli commences second UK harvest season
22nd July 2020
Following the successful launch of Burgundy Broccoli to the UK market in 2019, Lincolnshire-based seed developers Elsoms Seeds and growers Staples Vegetables Ltd, are entering the UK’s second season of
Jeremy Clarkson helps “heartbroken” child whose farm stall was robbed
22nd July 2020
Countless well-wishers including Oxfordshire farmer Jeremy Clarkson have come to the aid of a little boy who was left heartbroken after his honesty shop was raided by thieves.
Bovine TB vaccine trials “a major step forward”
22nd July 2020
World-leading bovine TB cattle vaccination trials are set to begin in England and Wales after a major breakthrough by government scientists.
Trade up with Suzuki
21st July 2020
Suzuki has announced an exciting new initiative for customers that are in the market for a new utility quad bike.
From tractors to TikTok – Webinars explore building farm brands
21st July 2020
Two fun and fast-paced webinars will explore the importance of building a brand for your farm and guide you through the steps to achieve this.
Arable farmer warns food security could be under threat
21st July 2020
A Cambridgeshire arable farmer has raised concerns about food security amid government proposals to take thousands of hectares out of food production to plant trees.
Whole of UK at ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike
21st July 2020
The latest blowfly risk alert from Nadis and Elanco shows that the whole of the UK is now at risk of either ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike.
Against all odds, UK blackcurrant crop looks set for a good harvest
20th July 2020
As this year’s blackcurrant harvest begins this month, the British growers’ association, The Blackcurrant Foundation, reports on a challenging growing season but on a positive note its exciting future investment into climate-resilient varieties.
#YourHarvest campaign to show value of crops sector
20th July 2020
The NFU is kick starting its #YourHarvest campaign today and this year arable farmers are being asked to reach out to the public and MPs through social media to highlight the importance a thriving crops sector in Britain.