Resilience checklist to give farmers business and wellbeing ‘MOT’
6th September 2024
The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new resilience checklist to help farmers and farm businesses review some of the common components of business and personal resilience, helping them to identify strengths and highlight areas where additional information or support may be beneficial.
Graham’s Family Dairy recognised for its products
3rd September 2024
Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products.
This year’s Dairy Show will focus on new generations of dairy farmers
13th August 2024
The next generation of farmers will be at the heart of this year’s Dairy Show, with a full schedule of competitions and seminars focused on building a bright future for the dairy industry.
Cornish farmer crowned calf rearer of the year
11th August 2024
Cornish farmer Andrea Semmens has been named the Calf Rearer of the Year at the National Youngstock Conference, held in Devon.
Adama announces structural changes following retirement of director
5th August 2024
Adama Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd. has announced a change to its organisational structure following the decision by current go to market director, Steve Beal, to retire.
Farmers long-term sickness figures rise by 11%
23rd May 2024
A rural insurer is warning farmers to protect themselves from unforeseen time off as the new figures show that long-term sickness across the industry has been rising by 11% year-on-year.
Christine Tacon steps down as Red Tractor chairwoman for Co-op position
22nd May 2024
Christine Tacon has announced her plans to step down as Red Tractor chairwoman after being appointed to the Co-op board.
Seasonal worker visa route extended following labour shortages
9th May 2024
The government has just announced that the seasonal worker visa route will be extended until 2029 following labour shortages.
Search for Wales woman farmer of the year has begun
9th May 2024
The Wales woman farmer of the year competition launches for its 26th year to celebrate the contribution of women in the Welsh farming industry.
Be aware of minimum wage increases for salaried farm workers
18th April 2024
The minimum wage has increased, but employers who are paying salaries rather than hourly rates could be unknowingly offering less than the minimum wage, a farm employment consultant warns British farmers.
Machinery manufacturer Ktwo has entered into administration
3rd April 2024
Ktwo Sales Ltd, the Buckinghamshire manufacturer of spreaders and trailers, went into administration at the end of last month (March 2024).
Collings Brothers ceases trading with immediate effect
2nd April 2024
Cambridgeshire dealer Collings Brothers said the current economic climate has put the business under significant pressure, forcing its closure.