AHDB’S latest midweek meals campaign is a cut above
5th August 2020
Ninety per cent of people who saw the latest AHDB promotional campaign said it showed pork as a healthy food choice, according to new figures.
Rural crime rises to £54 million as criminal gangs target farm machinery and livestock
4th August 2020
The cost of rural crime is at its highest level for eight years, with organised criminal gangs targeting high value tractors, quad bikes and large numbers of livestock.
Scottish berry brand’s sales almost double thanks to lockdown marketing campaign
3rd August 2020
Scottish berry brand, AVA Berries, is toasting its strongest seasonal sales to date following the launch of a new influencer and experiential marketing campaign shortly after lockdown was introduced.
Survey seeks super rats
2nd August 2020
Resistant ‘super rats’ are breeding in the UK and more information is needed to reduce their numbers. A new survey will compile data to establish the extent to which resistance is understood and what methods farmers are using to control rodent infestations.
Saving time and money with real-time alerts and monitoring
31st July 2020
Making a farm as profitable as possible requires expert decision making. A Cornish agri-technology business is now making that much easier, by giving farmers access to real-time data and alerts to base their decisions on.
New ELM scheme must be flexible and have farming at its heart, says NFU
31st July 2020
The NFU has called for further clarity on the new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS), as the government consultation draws to a close today (31st July).
Scotts sends its first evolution to south africa
29th July 2020
A UK manufacturer of vegetable harvesting and handling machinery has supplied its first to order to South Africa thanks to a recommendation from a Canadian company.
Clarity over removal of greening rules means farmers can plan 2021 harvest with confidence
29th July 2020
Farmers will no longer be required to comply with complex rules around crop diversification, Ecological Focus Areas and greening permanent grassland, after government announced the removal of greening rules from the direct payments regime for 2021.
Cereal sites required to target aphid research
29th July 2020
Cereal growers are being offered an opportunity to learn about their fields’ aphid populations by getting involved in an ADAS-led research project.
Campaign calls for British Wool to be used for insulation scheme
25th July 2020
A new campaign is calling for the use of British Wool products to be mandatory for the government’s new home insulation scheme, and for insulation and carpeting in any public-financed building projects.
Farm Safety Foundation gives top tips for drivers passing cyclists
24th July 2020
Farm Safety Foundation has come up with a list of top tips for driving safely with cyclists on the road, as British Cycling has seen a threefold increase in membership since the 2012 Olympics.
Agriscot will not take place in 2020, organisers say
24th July 2020
Agriscot 2020 has become the latest major agricultural event to be cancelled due to Covid-19.
