Campey Turf Care Systems recognised as ‘global star’

Campey Turf Care Systems has been announced as a finalist in the ‘global star’ category in the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Excellence Awards.  

Check state of your soil in just minutes with PES Technologies’ latest device

As the global agricultural industry grapples with the need to produce more food while protecting natural resources, maintaining soil health is essential not only for environmental conservation but also for long-term food security, said experts at PES Technologies while introducing device to control soil health. 

Conference launches to help farmers stay ahead in rapidly evolving industry

Hutchinsons and AgriTech-E are inviting farmers to take part in an exciting and forward-thinking conference: Connected Farming – Growing Profitably and Responsibly in a Digital Age.  

Cumbria: Farm worker died after being run over by tractor 

A farm worker from Cumbria died after getting out of a tractor which then began to move and collided with him, an inquest heard. 

Farm input costs almost doubled over past five years 

Farm input costs have increased by an average of 44% since 2019, according to research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). 

New low-carbon insulation made by farm workers could support rural economies 

The production of low-carbon, plant-based insulating blocks by agricultural workers from farm materials could support rural economies and tackle labour shortages, experts believe.  

Zap Fencing launches electric fence energiser range 

Zap Fencing, a UK-based dedicated electric fencing provider, is launching a range of European manufactured electric fencing energisers to be available through its website. 

New precision breeding laws introduced to boost Britain’s food security

New precision breeding technology to increase food production, reduce costs to farmers, and allow drought- and disease-resistant crops to be grown will be brought forward under new laws, the government has just announced. 

Scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would mean death to many farms, farmers warn 

Scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would tear apart family farms and damage the UK’s food security, according to a new poll by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). 

Cumbria: 8-year-old boy died after being shot on farm

An eight-year-old boy died after he was shot in the head and face on a farm in Cumbria. 

What funding will be available to farmers from 2025 onwards?

With farm funding uncertain from 2025, The Andersons Centre offers predictions on the ag budget and future prospects for each farming sector, as well as an update on ELMS.

Norfolk researchers received £3m boost to develop climate-resilient legume crops

Research led by Norfolk crop scientists has received a £3 million boost from Defra to enable the development of climate-resilient legume crops.  

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