UK farmers taking steps to fight climate change – survey
4th December 2019
Over a third of UK farmers are embracing innovation to tackle climate change head-on, according to a new survey, which also found 85 per cent of farmers feel responsible for taking action.
Openfield reaffirms its presence in key global gain market
26th November 2019
64,000 tonnes of feed barley produced by farmers from across the South West is currently destined for Saudi Arabia following a huge operation to load a Panamax vessel in Portbury.
How can agriculture become more energy efficient?
22nd November 2019
It’s a topic that’s received plenty of newspaper column inches of late and with official targets set, climate change won’t be ignored any longer.
Frontier is Sainsbury’s ‘Crop Supplier of the Year’
22nd November 2019
Sainsbury’s recently held their annual Farming Conference for 500 delegates from the retailer’s agricultural supply chain. During the event Frontier Agriculture was named as Sainsbury’s joint Crop Supplier of the Year.
NEW poll shows now is the time for farmers to open their gates to the public
20th November 2019
In preparation for the 15th anniversary of its Open Farm Sunday event, Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) undertook research to determine how British people feel about visiting our nation’s farms.
JCB digs deep to support Armed Forces’ Rehab centre
20th November 2019
JCB is proving a driving force in supporting the new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) Programme on the Stanford Hall Rehabilitation Estate (SHRE) in the East Midlands.
Encouraging young people into agricultural careers
20th November 2019
Farmers Guide editor Rachel Hicks discusses how the industry is igniting the imagination of the younger generation.
United Oilseeds co-operative reports £1.44m PBT
15th November 2019
Break crop specialist and independent farmers’ co-operative United Oilseeds has announced a pre-tax profit of £1,445,387 million for the trading year 2018 to end June 2019.
Defra announces funding for flood-hit farmers
14th November 2019
Flooding in Yorkshire and the Midlands over the past week has seriously impacted many farmers, leaving thousands of acres of prime farmland under water.
Farmers donate 5,000 meals to people in need
13th November 2019
British farmers donated fresh, seasonal produce to City Harvest, which delivers food to organisations that arrange meals for homeless shelters, soup kitchens, centres for the elderly and refuges for women experiencing domestic violence.
Emergency funds to help farmers affected by flooding
12th November 2019
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has released further funds from its crisis fund to help those affected by the latest flooding.
Sentry announces excellent trading results despite early signs of climatic headwinds
11th November 2019
Employee Owned company, Sentry Limited, are pleased to announce a £501K trading profit for the 2018 harvest.