New research shows stress and tiredness ‘key factors’ in farming accidents
18th July 2021
Stress and fatigue have been identified as a key cause of agricultural accidents by researchers from the University of Aberdeen.
Farmers offered advice on tanker driver shortages
17th July 2021
The NFU and the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) have teamed up to issue advice for members about the problems caused by a lack of labour in the food supply chain.
Research in demand for AgriTech postgraduate courses
16th July 2021
Independent research firm, IFF Research are searching for recent AgriTech graduates or anyone currently working in the AgriTech field.
July 2021
Autonomous vehicle start-up cooperative
16th July 2021
Claas has entered a cooperative venture with Dutch start-up AgXeed B.V. and acquired a minority shareholding in the company’s international funding round as a mark of its commitment.
National Food Strategy published with mixed recommendations for the future of farming
15th July 2021
The second half of the report into our nations eating habits looks to examine the strengths and flaws of the entire food system from farm to fork.
‘Gladis Law’ receives government support after reaching millions
15th July 2021
The Dorset farmer campaigning to change the law following the death of his now-famous Highland cow, Gladis, is one step closer to the so-called ‘Gladis Law’ being passed.
University of Aberdeen tackles ‘UK’s most dangerous industry’
14th July 2021
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with industry partners, KURA Human Factors to develop a training course designed specifically for farmers.
Morrisons reassures UK farmers over £6.3bn takeover
14th July 2021
Farmers have raised concerns over whether a future owner of Morrisons would stand by its payment practices and relationships with food producers.
“We must support the diversity of farms” – Prince Charles
14th July 2021
In a new essay for the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, Prince Charles has praised those working towards a sustainable food system, whilst issuing a warning that the future of the family farm is in danger.
Five UK farmers join Bayer’s decarbonisation programme for agriculture in Europe
13th July 2021
Bayer have announced the European launch of its global Carbon Initiative. Five farmers from the UK and more than twenty others from across Europe will be working with Bayer to investigate how to decarbonise the food value chain.
Agri-farming industry urged to fight against latest cybercrime trend
13th July 2021
With the world’s largest meat processor JBS recently sustaining a devastating cyber-attack which cost the business close to £8m, the current threat of cybercrime to the agri-farming industry has never been more topical.
July 2021
Self-storage offers low input, high value diversification
12th July 2021
As farmers look for more ways to diversify their disused land and buildings, self-storage could offer a low cost option
