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
Diversification can be rewarding, but professional advice is critical
11th July 2021
The loss of the Basic Payment Scheme will threaten farms which are slow to adapt, but progressive businesses will see opportunities to expand, diversify and thrive, according to Ashley Smith of agricultural accountancy firm, Larking Gowen.
July 2021
Top tips for quick and easy diversification
10th July 2021
With the sun now set on the annual Spanish exodus – for the time being at least – the British countryside is fast becoming the holiday destination of choice, so farms are looking to diversify into holiday accommodation. Pitchup.com founder Dan Yates offered Farmers Guide his top tips.
Hare coursing: Farmers continue to pay the price for criminals’ favourite sport
9th July 2021
Despite being banned in 2004 as part of the Hunting Act, hare coursing remains a costly and distressing problem for farmers across the UK