Dairy farmers urged to speak up for fair contracts in govt consultation
25th June 2020
The UK Government has launched a consultation to find out whether new regulations could help to ensure dairy farmers are treated fairly, which the NFU is describing as a “once in a lifetime opportunity to build a better future for the UK dairy sector”.
Move to reopen rural tourism welcomed
25th June 2020
Rural tourism businesses will be able to reopen from 4th July, the government has announced, prompting a sigh of relief from rural organisations.
9 in 10 anticipate increased need for farming charities over next five years
24th June 2020
Over 90% of contributors anticipate a greater need for farming support organisations over the next five years, a new survey conducted by The Farming Community Network (FCN) has shown.
Views sought on skills revolution in agriculture
23rd June 2020
Farm owners and managers are being asked to help shape a new education programme which aims to develop home-grown talent for the agricultural industry.
NSA urges Government to stand by UK farmers as further trade talks begin
23rd June 2020
The National Sheep Association is once again reminding Government to consider the broader potential ramifications of new trade deals, as talks with New Zealand and Australia begin.
‘Five a day’ at risk under no-deal Brexit
23rd June 2020
The UK faces a shortage of fruit and vegetables under a no-Brexit scenario unless new markets are found soon, experts at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have warned.
Trackers on tractors increase theft recoveries in Scotland
23rd June 2020
Increased use of tracking security devices on tractors and quad bikes has helped Police Scotland recover stolen farm machinery worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Perfect time to tackle brambles, gorse and broom
22nd June 2020
Spot-treating large perennial weeds such as brambles, gorse and broom in summer will catch them at the right time before they start dying back for winter, giving the best results according to Dr Nicola Perry, weed biology specialist for Corteva Agriscience.
RSK expands renewable energy services with acquisition of Ground Heat
21st June 2020
RSK Group Ltd, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business, has today announced the acquisition of Ground Heat Installations Ltd, one of the UK’s largest providers of ground
Lincolnshire gets ready for its largest virtual networking event
20th June 2020
Lincolnshire is to host its biggest ever networking event next week – alongside the Lincolnshire Show Online, and it is attracting huge interest and key speakers including The Black Farmer Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones.
Recommended Lists app delivers latest variety data
19th June 2020
Based on the full Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL), AHDB’s new app provides a powerful and pint-sized way to deliver variety data to farmers’ fingertips. The app, which
Ben Burgess announces opening of Oakham site
19th June 2020
Ben Burgess are pleased to announce the company opened a temporary site for Ben Burgess Oakham on 15th June 2020. The site is at Woodside Farm, Empingham, LE15 8QD.