Farmer sentenced after serious cattle attack
29th May 2024
A West Yorkshire farmer whose cattle trampled a man to death and left his wife paralysed has pleaded guilty to health and safety failings.
Farmers warned to not cut corners on safety this harvest
29th May 2024
Farmers are expected to be under more pressure than ever during harvest this year, as challenging weather delayed farm operations.
Jeremy Clarkson: Send youngsters to farms rather than national service
29th May 2024
Responding to the Prime Minister’s plans to bring back national service for 18-year-olds, Jeremy Clarkson has a different idea.
Further support for farmers hit by flooding announced
28th May 2024
Defra has announced that more funding will be made available for farmers affected by flooding and exceptional wet weather. The NFU, which called for this greater support, warmly welcomed the news.
Next steps announced for farm assurance review
28th May 2024
A review of farm assurance, set up by the UK and Ireland’s farming unions and the AHDB, has just announced its next steps.
AI innovators win share of £1m as Manchester Prize names first finalists
26th May 2024
After a nationwide search and entries from all corners of the UK, 10 teams of advanced AI innovators have been granted a share of £1 million.
Extreme wet weather leads to UK mudslide death
24th May 2024
The recent tragic death of a schoolgirl in a mudslide in Darlington underlines the growing risks of extreme weather in rural areas.
Slaughterhouses in Wales required to install CCTV as new law comes into force
23rd May 2024
All Welsh slaughterhouses will need to install CCTV by 1st December as new regulations have been approved by the Senedd.
General Election 2024: What could the next govt mean for farming?
23rd May 2024
As the General Election is set for 4th July, Labour is currently leading the opinion polls. We explore what happens next, and what farmers would like to see from the next government.
Farmers long-term sickness figures rise by 11%
23rd May 2024
A rural insurer is warning farmers to protect themselves from unforeseen time off as the new figures show that long-term sickness across the industry has been rising by 11% year-on-year.
4-year-old boy hits own mother with tractor at Norfolk farming event
22nd May 2024
A woman was injured by a vintage tractor after her four-year-old son accidentally started the machine at a farming charity event.
Christine Tacon steps down as Red Tractor chairwoman for Co-op position
22nd May 2024
Christine Tacon has announced her plans to step down as Red Tractor chairwoman after being appointed to the Co-op board.