Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Farmers and growers can now choose from a variety of wildflower and environmental seed mixtures, launched by the Syngenta Operation Pollinator initiative, to boost payments from environmental schemes and unlock significant ecological and agronomic benefits.

Graham Miles, rural and agricultural chaplain for Suffolk, told Farmers Guide he receives calls from farmers all over the UK who are struggling with loneliness, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.

The critical importance of agri-tech to agriculture and food is a key topic which will be discussed at the upcoming South West AgriTech Showcase next month.

Starting today (Tuesday 21 March), farmers and land managers can apply to the 2024 Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid Tier agreements, offering payments for actions that enhance and protect the natural environment alongside sustainable food production.

Suffolk and Essex farm shops are reporting increased footfall, as fruit and vegetable shortages have led to empty supermarket shelves. But farmers warn further shortages could be on the way as the cost of production soars.

NFU Mutual is urging farmers to take extra precautions as quad thefts continue to rise this year, affecting many who rely on quads to look after livestock.

Derbyshire-based meat supplier Loscoe Chilled Foods has confirmed it is part of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) investigation concerning cooked meat and deli products being mislabelled as British on Booths supermarket shelves.

Lemken and Steketee have introduced an AI-enhanced version of their automatic intra-row hoeing machine to the market.

Farmers are being reminded to treat all sheep returning from grazing with a group 4 wormer and quarantine the animals to avoid bringing resistant worms onto farms.

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider the dual benefits of an Aberdeen-Angus sire when selecting beef bulls for their herds.

A group of intrepid UK farmers are looking for support in their endeavour to supply 4×4 vehicles to the Ukrainian front line. Pick-ups for Peace are looking for at least 70 more 4×4 vehicles and drivers, as well as at least £70,000 to fund their transport to Ukraine.

In the midst of the battle to extend the car park at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop, employees at the site have allegedly been forced to wear body cams to deter abuse from angry locals who oppose the expansion.