Animal welfare and farmer well-being go hand in hand
11th May 2021
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, beef, sheep and poultry farmer, Ian Alderson from South Shropshire, and David Anderson from the VetPartners Wellbeing Group discuss the importance of taking care not just of your livestock but also prioritising your own physical and mental health.
Download new Syngenta Spray Assist for added advances
11th May 2021
An entirely new version the popular Syngenta Spray Assist App continues to advance spray application advice and techniques. Existing and new users are advised to download the upgraded version now.
UK Agricultural Tractor Registrations – April 2021
11th May 2021
For the sixth month in a row, UK tractor registrations were comfortably above their level a year before in April.
Agriculture the riskiest sector to work in, but less than 50% of farmers have a will
11th May 2021
An informal poll at a recent succession planning webinar for NFU farmers, showed that only 17 out of 40 participants had a will, despite agriculture being considered one of the most dangerous sectors to work in.
Mental health awareness week 2021
10th May 2021
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is asking the farming community if it’s really ‘as tough as old boots’ during Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.
Matt West joins DraperVent as Managing Director
10th May 2021
Matt West has joined Dorset based DraperVent as Managing Director. He brings a wealth of experience, from across a diverse mix of sectors.
LEAF Open Farm Sunday strengthens support for farmers
7th May 2021
Ahead of the LEAF Open Farm Sunday on the 27th June, organisers have announced the appointment of eight ambassadors to support farmers, crofters and smallholders taking part.
Positive uptake of the Big Farming Survey will define future support
7th May 2021
RABI extends its thanks to the farming sector as the largest ever research project into the health and wellbeing of farming people throughout England and Wales concludes its first stage.
May 2021
Time and cost savings from weather station investment
5th May 2021
A network of Sencrop connected weather stations is helping save time and costs for one of the UK’s biggest independent potato producers. David Williams reports.
What does the future hold for the sheep sector?
4th May 2021
A few months on from the official end to the transition period, livestock editor Sarah Kidby explores the key challenges and opportunities facing the sheep sector.
Onduline launches animal friendly ‘quiet’ roofing system for farm buildings
3rd May 2021
Onduline has launched a new durable roofing system, DURO SX 35, with advanced noise dampening qualities that make it ideal for auxiliary farm buildings, including those housing livestock.
Farmers warned to up security amid surge in GPS thefts
2nd May 2021
Thieves are targeting expensive tractor GPS kit as Covid-19 restrictions ease; prompting rural insurer NFU Mutual to issue a security alert.