Author Posts: Farmers Guide
RABI advocates for farmer mental health in meeting with secretary of state
12th June 2023
At the Royal Cornwall Show last Thursday (8th June), RABI chief executive Alicia Chivers met with Defra environment secretary Thérèse Coffey to discuss the charity’s latest work in tackling mental health challenges in farming and the continued need for farmer wellbeing to remain on the political agenda.
Farming collective shines spotlight on the value of wildlife corridors
12th June 2023
Natural wildlife corridors such as hedgerows and trees are essential for preserving biodiversity, which is why UK dairy cooperative Arla is encouraging farmers and the public to create spaces for wildlife and help halt the decline of natural habitats throughout Britain.
Farmer pleads for urgent approval of bracken control herbicide in Scotland
12th June 2023
Hill farmer and NFU Scotland member Brian Walker is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently grant emergency authorisation for the bracken control herbicide Asulam to protect upland farmers and crofters and safeguard public health.
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Market leading varieties from LS Plant Breeding on display at Cereals
12th June 2023
The 13th and 14th of June will see market leading LS Plant Breeding Ltd (LSPB) returning to Cereals following their successful first visit in 2022. This year, the company have expanded the size of their stand to showcase a broader range of its varieties.
Cereals event to inspire urban students with new tour
11th June 2023
Cereals is opening its doors to 60 urban school children for the first time this year, to inspire them to look at potential careers in farming, engineering, science and technology.
Matt Styles: Starting a farm from scratch
10th June 2023
Bridging the gap between farm and the consumer is something that lots of farmers are trying to do in an effort to help more people understand the reality of what goes into producing their food, and hopefully alter public opinion on why supporting and buying British is so important.
Farmers Guide talks exclusively to Cereals panellist Erin McNaught
8th June 2023
Hill farmer and sheepdog handler Erin McNaught shares her excitement ahead of her on-stage appearance at Cereals 2023.
Farmers urged to share their experiences with bovine TB in new industry survey
8th June 2023
Farmers are invited to fill out a short 10-minute survey relating to bovine TB as part of a new research project led by The Farming Community Network (FCN), which seeks to better understand the impact of this devastating disease on farmers’ lives and wellbeing.
UK Wagyu beef supplier unveils ambitious plans to double production by 2025
7th June 2023
In response to continued market demand, British supplier Warrendale Wagyu has announced ambitious plans to double production in the next two years at its 2023 conference, which was attended by more than 250 farming delegates.
Survey highlights mental health toll on farmers due to soaring input costs
7th June 2023
Spiralling production costs, unfairness in the supply chain, and a rise in rural crime have been identified as some of the main factors contributing to poor mental health in farming in a recent survey conducted by the NFU.
National potato supplier sets sights on net zero with pioneering EV trial
7th June 2023
As part of its plans to reach net zero by 2035, National potato supplier Branston has become one of the first UK businesses to trial a fully electric-powered (EV) truck to support its transport operations, working in partnership with Crossroads Truck and Bus Ltd.
Champion livestock scoop top awards at the Royal Bath & West Show
7th June 2023
Competition was strong as beef cattle kick-started the interbreed championships at the Royal Bath & West Show on Thursday 1st June 2023.