Farm for the Future programme announced
28th September 2021
A new programme from the Prince’s Countryside Fund promises to help farmers understand the policy changes that will affect the future of their farm businesses.
Farming bodies react as US set to accept British lamb again
24th September 2021
For the first time since 1989 the US may allow the importation of British Lamb. Following comments from Boris Johnson, UK farming bodies have reacted to the news.
Health and safety on farms: what can be done?
23rd September 2021
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently said that more needs to be done to improve the standards of health and safety on farms following a number of recent fatalities.
Relief as short-term deal allows CO2 production to restart
22nd September 2021
The government has made an agreement with CF Fertilisers, to allow it to reopen one of its plants amid soaring gas prices, following concerns over imminent food shortages.
AIC calls on Government to work with industry to solve fertiliser crisis
21st September 2021
The UK and several European fertiliser manufacturers have suspended fertiliser production due to unprecedented gas prices.
Dangerous Occupations Report 2021: Farming is revealed as the second riskiest industry
18th September 2021
A new report has investigated the dangers that UK workers face across the country, revealing that farming is the second most dangerous industry.
Defra’s agri-food export plans “a positive step”
16th September 2021
The government has announced a series of steps to help UK farmers access the UK’s export potential.
NFU warns farmers of the dangers of leaving mud on the road this autumn
15th September 2021
With the autumn harvesting of sugar beet, maize and late-cut silage about to start across the UK, NFU Mutual is reminding farmers of the need to avoid leaving mud on roads.
Report urges government to back British food at home and abroad
15th September 2021
The NFU is calling for a commitment from the government to not allow Britain’s food production to slip below its current level of 60% self-sufficiency, alongside greater ambition in promoting British food at home and abroad to aid food security.
Safety concerns regarding UK trailer law changes
14th September 2021
It was announced this week that the UK’s rules on towing a trailer will change in autumn 2021 – find out how these changes could impact you.
Opportunities to set up a distillery or microbrewery
13th September 2021
If you are looking to start a new diversification project, Brew-School owner Chris Horne says farmers have a built-in advantage when it comes to brewing and distilling businesses.
OCT 2021
Understanding the real value of carbon
9th September 2021
TerraMap Carbon offers a groundbreaking way of measuring soil carbon without actually having to break ground! So says Andrew Pitts, host farmer of the Helix National Helix Farm of farm business JW Pitts & Sons located at Mears Ashby and Whiston in Northamptonshire.
