Prince William shares “passion” for farming in new documentary
22nd October 2019
The Duke of Cambridge has spoken about his passion for farming and revealed that his children are already playing on tractors, in an upcoming documentary.
Brexit deal agreed between UK and EU
17th October 2019
Farming organisations have tentatively welcomed the news that a Brexit deal has been agreed between the UK and the EU.
No-deal Brexit tariffs: BFREPA response
15th October 2019
British Free Range Egg Producers Association’s response to the government’s confirmation that tariffs protecting UK eggs will be removed in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Major input cost savings for farmer-owned cooperative’s members
15th October 2019
Farming businesses which are members of Fram Farmers, the UK’s leading inputs purchasing and crop marketing cooperative, achieve an average financial saving of almost 10 per cent on key inputs sourced through the group compared with the wider market, a survey by its Next Generation Team has highlighted.
Protect farm environment and biodiversity through updated funding scheme
15th October 2019
On 1 November 2019 applications for funding through the Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS) will re-open.
K Two buy Warwick Trailers to triple capacity and offer full product range
15th October 2019
One of the biggest British manufacturers of muck spreaders, trailers and farming machinery, K Two Sales, has bought Warwick Trailers increasing capacity for production of their high-quality muck spreaders and to offer a full product range of trailers.
‘Naked farmer’ who raised £50K for charity has died
2nd October 2019
A farmer who raised more than £50,000 for mental health charities has died, his family have announced.
Patrick Joice, also known as ‘the naked farmer’, helped to run a fundraising cricket match in Norfolk earlier this year, with the proceeds going to the You Are Not Alone (YANA) project for farmers.
Drone regulations explained
27th September 2019
Farmers are being urged to fully understand the legal implications of drone use and seek training ahead of new 2020 regulations.
Farming union raises nearly £40K for charity
26th September 2019
Alzheimer’s Society Cymru was presented with a cheque for nearly £30,000, while the Farming Community Network (FCN) – which supports farmers and their families through difficult times – received just under £10,000.
Lincolnshire school gets top spot in ‘grow your own’ competition
25th September 2019
The Grow Your Own Potatoes (GYOP) competition, organised by AHDB, aims to teach children about where their food comes from and how it grows.
Haulage fleet achieves high DVSA standards
20th September 2019
Openfield Group Limited, the British farmer-owned co-operative, has today announced it has demonstrated that its in-house haulage fleet has the strong track record of compliance and standards required by the
NFU Sugar and British Sugar announce 2020 sugar beet contract offer
18th September 2019
NFU Sugar and British Sugar have today announced both a one-year and three-year sugar beet contract terms for the 2020/21 crop and beyond.