Well-fed with hi-tech beds
30th April 2020
Performance-led nutrition and precision-made housing boosts efficiency for one Norfolk herd. Meanwhile, a new venture has found a more ‘ground-friendly’ way to transport feed and move pigs around on units. Jane Jordan reports.
Furloughed staff urged to come to farmers’ aid
29th April 2020
Workers who have been furloughed from their jobs due to the Covid-19 lockdown are being urged to help get the harvest in amid ongoing concerns about a labour shortfall, as Eastern European pickers are unable to get to the UK.
AGCO/Fendt is restarting the production this week
29th April 2020
At the tractor and agricultural machinery manufacturer the temporary shutdown assembly lines are restarting this week at the German AGCO locations, including producing face shields for the emergency services.
BASF innovation offer to reach new heights
28th April 2020
BASF has announced their new 2020 innovation offer, inviting farmers to scan their cans to be in with a chance of winning a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone with full training to Civil Aviation Authority standards.
Extra month to submit BPS applications
28th April 2020
The window for farmers to apply for BPS payments or to claim funding for environmental and woodland work has been extended by one month, due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Lincolnshire machinery dealer joins the Case IH dealership network
27th April 2020
Case IH has today (27th April) announced that Lincolnshire-based Sharmans Agricultural Limited has been appointed as Case IH dealers.
Farmers with coronavirus symptoms can now get tested
27th April 2020
All essential workers in England, including farmers and food chain workers, can now get tested for Covid-19 if they are showing symptoms, the government has announced.
Morrisons unveils new measures to support farmers
24th April 2020
To thank farmers for feeding the nation, Morrisons says it is offering a 5 per cent discount on shopping to its farmers, and is reopening steak and seafood bars.
Ancient flour mill resumes production to help feed the nation
24th April 2020
An ancient flour mill on the River Stour has decided to resume full-time production after 50 years to help tackle food shortages due to Covid-19.
Rural families ‘alarmed’ by lockdown exercise advice
24th April 2020
New guidelines that suggest people are allowed to drive to the countryside to exercise have caused anxiety among those in rural areas, who fear they may be put at risk by an influx of walkers.
“We owe farmers an enormous debt of gratitude” – Prince Charles
24th April 2020
In a time of national crisis, HRH the Prince of Wales has praised the hard work and dedication of UK farmers and urged the public never to forget the “crucial importance of nature and farming”.
Dairy farmers urged to submit accounts of their losses
23rd April 2020
Defra is asking for ‘accurate and credible data’ on the severity of issues facing the dairy sector, to back up the industry’s call for support.
