Farmer’s podcast shares top tips on getting into dairying
18th August 2020
A dairy farmer from Staffordshire says attending specific dairy courses and joining discussion groups were a vital part in equipping her and her husband with the skills to run their own business.
Getting ready for environmental farm assessments
15th August 2020
With a different Welsh farming policy on its way as the Basic Payments Scheme and Glastir are phased out, it’s a good time to start assessing your farm to see what potential it can offer to attract future environmental payments once they have been decided, says GWCT Wales.
Omnia hits 1000 users
14th August 2020
Omnia the revolutionary precision agronomy software tool launched by Hutchinsons in 2014 has just registered its 1000th user.
AHDB seeks outstanding individuals in the potato industry
13th August 2020
Nominations are now open for two prestigious awards recognising individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the UK potato industry. The Potato Industry Award is a lifetime achievement accolade, whilst the
Takeaway market back in growth after Coronavirus lockdown
13th August 2020
Brits are buying more takeaways than they did before lockdown, with latest figures showing a two per cent rise in orders compared to March. After a fall in sales at
Bringing it to the table – Women who mean business
12th August 2020
How Sarah Louise Fairburn helped Fairburn’s Eggs become a leading player in the egg industry and the role of the Women in Agri campaign.
Entrepreneurial duo contributing to sustainable farming
11th August 2020
Two entrepreneurs who started their business at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) are growing a community of consumers passionate about having a say in where their food comes from.
Sunflower field opening raises thousands for Cornish mental health unit
10th August 2020
£4216 has been raised Sowenna, the inpatient mental health treatment unit at Bodmin for young people aged between 13 and 18, when the gates to a field of more than 275,000 sunflowers were opened to the public.
26 ways farmers are doing their bit for net zero
8th August 2020
The NFU has published 26 examples of how farmers are working towards net zero on their farms, showing how other farmers can make changes to their businesses to help achieve the NFU’s 2040 net zero ambition.
Lowering carbon emissions using sustainable diesel alternative
7th August 2020
Fuel & Lubricant distributor, New Era Fuels Ltd., has teamed up with Green Biofuels to provide Green D+ (an enhanced form of HVO – hydrotreated vegetable oil), a low emission fossil-free diesel alternative, so that New Era’s infrastructure and construction customers can significantly and instantly lower their carbon emissions and environmental impact.
Try before you buy – Nordic quality glamping pods
6th August 2020
From September 2020, Cabins, Logs & Pods Ltd are launching the ability for Farming customers to be able to rent out Glamping Pods on a try before you buy basis.
Modular solutions for on-farm and diversification projects
6th August 2020
Fisher Modular Construction UK is the market leader in the design, manufacture and construction of food production modules and facilities. It offers both off-site constructed modules and conversions of existing buildings, which are ideal solutions for on-farm and diversification projects.