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Ellisons Solicitors has merged with one of Suffolk’s leading agricultural law firms, Blocks Solicitors.

Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Covid 19 the Directors of APF 2020 have taken the difficult decision to postpone the event this year.

Farming groups have welcomed the news that the government will maintain tariffs on agriculture products, but warn that food imports must be produced to the same standards required of UK farmers.

Farmers are being warned to up their security following a spate of tractor GPS thefts in the south west.

JCB has started to sell machines online for the first time in its history – and a Dorset landscaping and groundworks contractor has become the first customer to place an order.

Meat exporters will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of coronavirus on global trade during the first in a series of export webinars starting next month.

Warm weather this week after a prolonged dry period across much of the south east of England has prompted wildfire warnings.

Well-known Welsh farmer and TV presenter Gareth Wyn Jones has said he was left “fuming” after walkers left a gate open on his farm, allowing sheep to escape.

National Beef Association (NBA) sends open letter to George Eustice MP after amendments to the Agricultural Bill to protect UK standards were not adopted.

Two long-running agricultural educational courses have been postponed for 12 months because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking out in support of the ‘Pick for Britain’ campaign, Prince Charles praised the UK’s “remarkable farmers and growers” as he urged people to adopt the ‘Land Army’ spirit and help get the harvest in.

When Covid-19 restrictions lift, campaigns should be ready to promote holidays in rural areas, as they offer a combination of limited travelling time, health benefits of fresh air and easier social distancing than cities.