Is your equipment compliant?

LOLER and PUWER checks are essential for safety and ensuring HSE compliance. Keith Short of Wessex Inspections, offers advice.

Man in his 80s died following collision with tractor

A man in his 80s died following a collision with a tractor near the Somerset-Dorset border. 

“UK farmers are simply losing faith in our government”

Farmers are underestimated, much needed members of the community – and MPs must value them, says Dorset farmer Barbara Cossins.

UK’s first wind and solar powered defibrillator and bleed control cabinet just launched 

A Northamptonshire-based manufacturer of defibrillator and bleed control cabinets, bleed control kits and supplier of medical equipment, Turtle Defib Cabinets, has designed and engineered the first solar and wind powered defibrillator cabinet in the UK.

Wondering what to do with the farm when you retire?

If you’re thinking about retiring, but the kids aren’t ready to take over, Amberside Energy says you can ‘skip a generation’ and achieve long-term revenue with a solar farm.

Farmers share their dreams and nightmares ahead of general elections

Farmers from around the UK have shared their dreams and nightmares as the general election approaches. 

Steve Barclay: What the Conservatives will do for food and farming

Environment secretary Steve Barclay shares the Conservatives’ promises for food and farming, including inheritance tax, farming budget and food security.

Ehrmann takes over Trewithen Dairy and expands into the UK 

Ehrmann, a Germany-based dairy company, has just announced its UK expansion with the acquisition of Trewithen Dairy.  

West Lothian mixed farm put on market for over £3.5m 

A West Lothian mixed farm has been put up for sale for over £3,595,000 as a whole or in six separate lots.

Livestock market fined over £80k after man was killed by escaped cow 

A Welsh livestock market has been fined over £80,000 following a tragic incident and the death of a 75-year-old man. 

Farmers urged to protect combines from fires this harvest

Farmers and agricultural contractors have been warned to take extra measures before this year’s harvest to protect their farms against devastating fires.   

Food security lacking from election campaigns, open letter says

Food and drink organisations have written an open letter to party leaders, expressing their frustration over the lack of food security coverage in their campaigns.

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