“We all rely on farmers three times a day”
16th February 2023
As part of the 6th annual Mind Your Head campaign, intended to raise awareness of deteriorating mental health in the agriculture sector, Farmers Guide spoke with two mental health charities about how pressures like avian flu and price increases have affected farmer well-being.
Trial data to benefit growers looking to improve variety performance
16th February 2023
Findings from a three-year nitrogen (N) efficiency trial have been labelled as a ‘potential game changer’ for growers looking to enhance farm sustainability and variety performance while reducing the overall cost of N inputs.
Avoid hidden fees in SFI applications
15th February 2023
Farmers enrolling in the new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme are being advised to take steps to avoid unnecessary expenses during the application process.
Urgent calls for greater mental health support for farmers
13th February 2023
As the sixth Mind Your Head Week begins, the parents of young Warwickshire farmer Leonard Eadon, who died by suicide last year, have joined a campaign to call for greater action to support mental health in farming.
Cost of living crisis to hit farm business margins in 2023, AHDB predicts
10th February 2023
AHDB has produced its latest Agri-market Outlook, which explores the factors likely to affect farm businesses.
Farmers invited to workshop on rainwater harvesting and funding opportunities
9th February 2023
Farmers and landowners are being invited to a free event in Kent to learn more about rainwater harvesting and associated funding opportunities on Friday 3 March, at Marden Cricket and Hockey Club in Tonbridge.
New SW event highlights advantages of agri-tech
7th February 2023
Agri-tech is a cornerstone of efficient, sustainable food production – and a new conference in South West England promises to lead the way by showcasing the latest opportunities and development.
Farmers sought to help with diversification survey
6th February 2023
Free-to-use diversification website The Business Barn is asking farmers and rural landowners to share their experiences.
Ag students given life-saving power advice
2nd February 2023
Farmers of the future were given potentially life-saving advice from UK Power Networks, during a visit to Hadlow College in Kent.
NFU petition to ban sky lanterns reaches 100,000 signatures
1st February 2023
More than 100,000 supporters have signed the NFU petition calling for a total ban on sky lanterns in England and Wales due to the dangers they pose to the environment, livestock, and those living in rural areas.
Dairy Tech 2023
Farming minister to set out plans for sector at next week’s Dairy-Tech
27th January 2023
Former dairy farmer and Defra farming minister Mark Spencer will take to the stage at next week’s Dairy-Tech on 1st February at Stoneleigh Park, setting out government plans for the sector.
Industry reacts to new information on ELM scheme
26th January 2023
The government has announced today that it will speed up the Sustainable Farming Incentive roll out, with six new sets of paid action – and is set to introduce Countryside Stewardship Plus.
