‘Farmers Against Farmwashing’ uncovers harsh reality of British farms being on brink
27th September 2024
Organic veg box company, Riverford, has teamed up with a group of British farmers, including conservationist and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty, to launch a new fairness campaign called ‘Farmers Against Farmwashing’, aimed at exposing misleading supermarket “farmwashing” practices.
Morrisons launches farm bus tours for its customers
26th September 2024
Morrisons is launching British farm bus tours, offering its customers a behind-the-scenes perspective of working farms and the chance to meet the makers of their food.
NFU Scotland angry at Lactalis decision to drop dairy suppliers
25th September 2024
NFU Scotland has expressed anger and disappointment at the decision taken by dairy processor Lactalis to serve notice without warning to 12 of its dairy farmer suppliers in South West Scotland.
Diversification
Experts advise using social media to engage with your customers
25th September 2024
Social media is a powerful tool for your farm diversification business, particularly for engaging with customers.
Labour Party Conference: What has Steve Reed said about the ag budget?
25th September 2024
The ag budget has formed a key part of discussions at this year’s Labour Party Conference, with farming groups urging the government to make good on food security promises.
farm produce
Farmers encouraged to add value to their produce
25th September 2024
Have you done the hard and stressful work growing your produce, and then you just watch your buyers process it to sell on at a higher price? Rural Asset Finance is encouraging farmers to keep that extra profit for themselves by implementing new ideas.
Farmers can diversify in just 90 days with off-grid cabins
25th September 2024
As the costs of farming rise and the demand for unique rural escapes grows, many farmers are turning to off-grid cabins to diversify their income without disrupting their core farming activities.
Solar energy
Check out how Herefordshire farm transformed with solar energy
25th September 2024
As energy prices soar, farmers have been feeling the strain, and a mixed-use farm in Hereford was no exception. Check out how an innovative approach from DW Energy Ltd has transformed its energy challenges into a story of sustainability and savings.
Police issues warning after 200 litres of diesel were stolen from tractor
25th September 2024
200 litres of red diesel were stolen from a tractor in the Penrith area, Cumbria Police confirmed.
OCT 2024
Are your trailer brakes up to scratch?
24th September 2024
Merit Inspection Services shares advice on legal requirements, findings from testing data, and its range of solutions.
Royal Northern Agricultural Society announced this year’s award winners
24th September 2024
The Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) has unveiled the latest recipients of its annual awards.
environmental
New flooding resilience partnership just launched, promising ‘joint solutions’
23rd September 2024
With rural communities increasingly on the frontline of extreme weather and the devastating impacts of flooding, the government just announced the launch of a new partnership that aims to support rural flood resilience and help farmers adapt to a changing climate.