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As the UK’s core supermarkets struggle to keep up with increasing demand and the most vulnerable in society are forced to stay in due to Covid-19, farmers are out en masse – not just spring planting, lambing and feeding the country as normal – but going the extra mile to help the elderly, vulnerable and those who cannot get basic supplies. Farmers Guide spoke to just a few of these heroic farmers, who are putting the needs of their communities above their own.

Based in Belchamp Walter, the Hogsbjerg family have employed an unusual piece of machinery to assist with maintenance on Clarks Farm – a black and chrome, cult-classic mobility scooter known as a TGA Supersport.

With school closures as a result of Covid-19, children are spending more time on their family farms and may even be called on to help if family members are vulnerable or have contracted the virus. Farming organisations have issued advice for parents to ensure children stay safe in these unprecedented times.

Claas and its dealers will continue to operate all parts, workshop, sales and delivery services as normal, while complying with the government’s latest Covid-19 advice, the company says.

More than 3,000 fruit pickers are required by Scottish fruit company, Angus Growers, to meet the shortfall of an anticipated 80 per cent of their workforce unable to travel through Europe during this time.

As the UK battles the escalating Covid-19 outbreak, farmers are being warned to take steps to protect their machinery, livestock and equipment from thieves who are taking advantage of the pandemic.

Top Gear host turned farmer Jeremy Clarkson yesterday welcomed ‘panic buyers’ to his farm shop but warned them not to get out of the car.

We would like to reassure the farming community and readers that Farmers Guide will continue to operate as normal during the outbreak of Covid-19.

Environment secretary George Eustice has confirmed the government intends to relax the three-crop rule this year, as severe flooding means many farmers would struggle to comply.

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, after taking careful account of the latest Government and Public Health guidance, have today (19th March) announced the cancellation of events scheduled during May and June.

The UK’s largest forestry, woodland, arboricultural, tree surgery, fencing, trees and timber show, APF Exhibition, recently confirmed it would be going ahead for 2020.

JCB is today stopping production at all of its UK manufacturing plants as disruption resulting from the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic causes an unprecedented reduction in global demand.