Robin George Bunning 1942-2021
6th September 2021
Robin passed away peacefully at home on 29th June 2021 with his family by his side.
Kuhn announce new finance schemes
6th September 2021
Popular machinery company Kuhn is aiming to help farmers purchase their ideal equipment with a new 0% finance deal on its range of balers and baler-wrapper combinations.
Boost for British pork as £50m trade deal announced
4th September 2021
British farmers and food producers are set to benefit from access to a valuable new market, as Mexico has now officially opened its doors to British pork for the first time. British exporters can now tap into this brand-new market, which boasts high demand for high quality pork meat.
Farmworker rescued after falling down 40ft silo
2nd September 2021
Bedfordshire Fire Control has confirmed it rescued a male casualty from the silo in Milton Ernest, following a rescue mission that lasted hours.
Welsh dairy co-operative announces record profits of £3.4M
2nd September 2021
A leading Welsh dairy co-operative has delivered a record year with operating profits of £3.4 million on sales of £61.5 million.
Getting started with solar
1st September 2021
Whether you want to make the most of your existing solar tech, or you’re looking to diversify into renewables to improve your green credentials but not sure where to start, you’re not alone.
Defra officials confirm Geronimo the alpaca put down
31st August 2021
The alpaca was condemned after twice testing positive for bovine TB, but caught national attention as the owner engaged in a four-year legal battle to try to save the animal.
Calls for a Covid Recovery Visa to address workforce shortages
28th August 2021
In a new cross-industry report, the UK food and drink sector is calling for a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate the workforce shortages that are causing serious disruption across the whole of the supply chain and significantly increasing the cost of getting food to the public.
Small farms benefit from scheme offering free social media expertise
27th August 2021
Business is booming at a historic Winchcombe farm, as a result of a new partnership that offers free social media expertise for small businesses.
Farmers report spate of credit card scams
27th August 2021
Farmers and the wider public are being urged to remain vigilant as credit card scams have been circulating in Pembrokeshire.
Government plans to release beavers into the wild
25th August 2021
Defra has announced plans to release beavers in to the wild in England, opening up a landmark consultation on the 25th of August 2021. The consultation marks a cautious step towards further reintroductions and establishing native beaver populations.
Rural community vital part of goverment’s plan to ‘level up the nation’
22nd August 2021
The NFU have been championing the role of the rural community in a series of discussions with the government aiming to make sure those in the countryside do not get left behind as the country develops.