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In the UK, the safe storage of chemicals – especially in the farming industry – has taken on an increasingly critical role. Jane Billing of Billie Box shares the current trends, risks and necessary compliance measures for effective chemical storage.

The looming Spring Budget must do more to encourage farm investment, according to a submission to the Government by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV).

UK pea and bean growers are being invited to become ‘pulse pioneers’ by contributing to a ground-breaking farmer-led research programme.

Kent residents are campaigning against plans to set up a solar farm, which could cause “serious harm” to one of Britain’s most important Roman sites.

Time is of the essence in construction, so when visibility drops, you need reliable work lights and beacons to keep you working.

Ahead of next week’s spring budget, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT for accommodation and attractions enterprises to boost rural tourism.

The Clarkson’s Farm star, Kaleb Cooper, has shown support for farmers protesting against the Welsh environmental scheme.

Former NFU vice president Tom Bradshaw has been elected as the new president of the union, representing more than 46,000 farmers and growers across England and Wales.

Following a recent poll, the British Farming Union (BFU) has found that over two thirds of its members support the idea of farmer protests as seen throughout the UK and Europe.

The future of British food and environmental challenges on farms were among topics raised during the annual NFU Conference 2024.

As the 2024 NFU conference aims to explore the topic: ‘British Food: What plan for the future?’, NFU president Minette Batters opened the event with a call for politicians to commit to providing food security. 

A review of the assurance scheme was carried out by Campbell Tickell after an industry backlash to Red Tractor’s proposed Greener Farms Commitment module.