Author Posts: Farmers Guide

The National Sheep Association is calling for the public to observe the lockdown rules more closely and points out the very real possibility of tighter regulations if not.

43% of UK fruit and vegetables are being produced sustainably to the LEAF Marque Standard, it was revealed as LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) announces its latest global impacts.

Stories of farmers being forced to dump milk due to the impacts of the Covid-19 lockdown have been circulating widely on social media, prompting calls for crisis talks with the government to protect the sector.

APF 2020, taking place on the 24-26th September, is offering exhibitors a book now, pay later option.

The beef industry is being urged to come together online and through social media to inspire consumers to cook with quality British beef this month.

Farmers and growers from across Britain are hoping to inspire and educate children about food and where it comes from as a part of a new #LockdownLearning project, launching this week.

Bayer Crop Science is pleased to hear that an Emergency Use Approval for Biscaya (thiacloprid) has been granted in sugar beet in England.

In a regional round-up from BASF Agronomy Managers, feedback suggests it’s a real mix bag of winter wheat and oilseed rape crops, unsurprisingly following the wet winter.

The Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society is organising a team of ‘Angels’ and a match making service to support livestock farmers with the expected labour challenges ahead.

Changes to the way certain animal medicines can be safely prescribed and supplied during the coronavirus crisis, announced this week by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), have been welcomed by regulatory body AMTRA (Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority).

Farmers across the South Downs have joined forces to create an online portal as they aim to work closer together to care for the landscape.

Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being urged to be extra vigilant amidst a spike in fly-tipping caused by recycling centre closures and disrupted bin collection services.