Using hedges to boost biodiversity

A new report explores how farmers can increase invertebrate numbers and biodiversity, whilst maintaining the same level of food production.

Strike at Billingham cancelled after pay offer 

Loading workers at the CF Fertilisers factory will no longer strike in September.

Key woodland management tasks this autumn

Autumn is an ideal time to ensure your woodland is in the best health for the colder winter months.

SRUC awarded £700k to measure cattle emissions 

Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded nearly £700,000 for equipment, which will form part of an ultra-modern research facility to measure emissions from beef cattle. 

Resilience checklist to give farmers business and wellbeing ‘MOT’

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new resilience checklist to help farmers and farm businesses review some of the common components of business and personal resilience, helping them to identify strengths and highlight areas where additional information or support may be beneficial. 

GALLERY: Derbyshire poultry farm up for sale for £1.1m 

A Derbyshire broiler unit capable of housing up to 84,000 birds has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1.1million. 

Graham’s Family Dairy recognised for its products 

Graham’s Family Dairy is celebrating after the family business was accredited with Great Taste 2024 Awards for a range of its products. 

New cabbage stem flea beetle project set to help manage pest 

A project aimed at improving management of cabbage stem flea beetles (CSFB), which are the primary cause for the dramatic reduction in the area of UK Oilseed Rape (OSR) crops over the last decade, has just been launched. 

Norfolk farm hit by cyber attack 

Personal details of staff working at a Norfolk poultry factory have been stolen in a cyber attack. 

Farm Resilience Fund – Advice from providers on Government schemes

With the daunting number of funding changes that have been – and still are – taking place across the farming community in the UK, there is a clear need for transparent advice and guidance for farmers on the Farm Resilience Fund. Sarah Juggins reports.

Teenager caught using phone while driving a tractor

A 16-year-old boy will appear in court over claims that he drove a tractor underage and was using his phone while driving. 

How to minimise the risks from PTO shafts

Accidents involving PTO shafts are among the most common causes of serious injuries when operating farm machinery.

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