Supply of farmland increased by more than one-third

The supply of publicly marketed farmland in Great Britain has increased by 36% year-on-year, representing 118,232 acres, according to the latest market analysis from Savills.  

Government promises to restore stability for farmers as confidence among sector is low 

The government has announced its commitment to introduce a new deal for farmers, which aims to address their low confidence and provide stability for the farming sector.  

Shropshire firefighters tackled two tractor fires one month apart

Shropshire firefighters tackled two tractor blazes in the space of just a few weeks. 

Recovery and restructuring finance help Scottish farm business grow

In the picturesque yet challenging rural landscapes of the Scottish Borders, agricultural businesses have to navigate a complex financial terrain, intensified by the agricultural transition, rising operational costs and an unpredictable political climate, said rural lender expert, UK Agricultural Finance. 

£500k funding programme launches to ‘power up’ rural communities 

A new £500,000 funding programme that aims to support community-led projects in rural Northumberland and Cumbria has just been announced. 

Motorcyclists injured after collision with tractor near Chipping Norton

Two motorcyclists have been hospitalised following a crash involving a tractor. 

Top tips to stay safe this harvest

With harvest time bringing a range of safety risks, Farmers Guide offers some advice on keeping yourself safe.

‘We rapidly need to see a clear, long-term vision for the sector’ – community responds to NAO report 

Farming communities have responded to the report from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the Farming and Countryside Programme that has recently been published. 

PPAs: What are the options?

F&S Energy specialises in providing PPAs to the agricultural sector, aiming to provide a route to market for smaller independent energy producers.

It is time to change attitudes towards farm health and safety

Farm health and safety is not a box-ticking exercise, it needs to be taken seriously, said the recruitment director at staff specialist REAL Success during the Farm Health and Safety Week. 

Tributes paid to Welsh farmer who died in quadbike accident 

Family has paid tributes to a 65-year-old Welsh farmer who tragically died in a quadbike accident. 

Record-breaking number of flood warnings issued in England last winter 

The number of flood warnings on England’s best farmland last winter hit a record high, exceeding the previous record by 20%. 

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