Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Sheep farmers are promised quality, durability and versatility when choosing Nettex’s Pedigree Cotton Harnesses that are compatible with most crayon markers on the market and claimed to last multiple seasons.

The life of Samantha Kinghorn MBE changed in an instant when she was crushed by a forklift at the age of 14, leaving her paralysed from the waist down. With her incredible spirit and determination, she has climbed the sporting ladder and is now Britain’s fastest-ever female wheelchair racer. Farmers Guide spoke to Sammi about triumph over adversity in the context of Farm Safety Week.

To raise awareness of the important role livestock plays in feeding the population sustainably, AHDB has partnered with independent production company ITN Business to create a news-style programme exploring the positive contributions of livestock to both society and the environment.

The new discovery+ docuseries Vinnie Jones: The Wild Life (w/t) will follow the footballer turned TV personality’s venture transforming his run-down West Sussex farm into a thriving enterprise championing regenerative principles.

Returning for its third year, the Sustainable Farming Conference hosted by NFU Cymru will celebrate the harmonious relationship between agriculture and the environment through stimulating discussions and a farm tour showcasing sustainable farming in practice.

As Farm Safety Week gets underway, farmers are being reminded to perform vital tyre checks on agricultural machinery to maintain safety on farmland and rural roads.

In support of Yellow Wellies’ eleventh Farm Safety Week, the NFU has launched its ‘Take 5 to Stay Alive’ campaign encouraging farmers to pause and evaluate the risks before starting a job to prevent life-changing and fatal accidents.

More than 10 buyers from Asia, the Middle East and North America met farmers and UK exporters at the Great Yorkshire Show to learn about high-quality meat production in the UK and discuss new trade opportunities.

After lengthy negotiations, the UK has officially joined 11 other member states in the vast Indo-Pacific trade group last Sunday (16th July), which farming groups say will open up new markets for British food exporters and potentially increase the trade of red meat and dairy on the long term.

Writtle University College, one of the UK’s leading providers of land-based courses, has recently announced plans to merge with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), a move that will enhance the offering and research capabilities of both institutions.

Overall tractor registrations were up 6% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period last year, with higher horsepower tractors showing the biggest rise due to increased availability in the supply chain, the latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) have revealed.

More farmers are using sexed dairy semen than ever before, according to AHDB’s latest survey that reveals a significant increase in the adoption of the technology in UK cattle breeding, continuing the upwards trend seen over the past decade.