The biggest issue in farming – mental health
14th February 2020
It’s no secret that the farming life can be hard work. What is often kept quiet, however, is the strain on farmers’ mental health as a result. Rachel Hicks reports.
JCB cuts production levels amid coronavirus outbreak
14th February 2020
British manufacturer JCB is set to cut working hours for thousands of its staff due to predicted supply issues caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
General licences reissued for wild bird control
14th February 2020
Six general licences for the control of wild birds have been reissued temporarily, ahead of the new licences coming into force in August, Defra has revealed.
Get to grips with grain markets at Cereals 2020
14th February 2020
Grain marketing is a key aspect of any arable business, yet getting the best out of it can be tricky. That’s why the Cereals Event has introduced a new feature
Quad bike complacency is a killer, warns rural risk expert
13th February 2020
A rural insurance specialist is warning farmers not to underestimate the dangers of quad bike use, as Health and Safety Executive figures reveal 26 all-terrain vehicle (ATV)-related deaths since 2010.
John Deere announces dealer expansion plans
11th February 2020
John Deere dealers Ben Burgess and Farol are set to expand their businesses into the East Midlands during 2020.
Sugar beet to return to Scotland after 50 years
10th February 2020
Almost fifty years on from the closure of the Scottish Sugar Beet factory in Cupar, a Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group aims to look into the feasibility and steps required to re-establish the crop and its processing in eastern Scotland.
CLAAS puts new high-bay warehouse into operation
7th February 2020
CLAAS has opened the extension to its central Parts Logistics Centre in Hamm.
‘Top Gear’ style fundraiser returns for a third year
7th February 2020
A series of modified, themed cars will hit the road later this year as part of a triennial charity fundraiser organised by Mark Allen, of farm buildings company Johnstruct Ltd.
NFU President goes back to school at Barleylands Farm Park
7th February 2020
NFU President, Minette Batters, joined a school visit at Barleylands Farm Park in Essex yesterday to see how its dedicated education team has been engaging children with the food and farming story for the last 36 years.
NIAB moves to new Cambridge headquarters
4th February 2020
Crop science organisation NIAB has opened new headquarters in Cambridge following a two-year, £25 million redevelopment and construction project.
Water-heating micro wind turbine launches
3rd February 2020
A new water- or space-heating micro wind turbine package is now available from manufacturer FuturEnergy. It is the first of its kind as it focuses directly on producing heat, either connected to a water tank immersion heater or an electric heating radiator.
