Norfolk: Sugar beet falls from lorry damaging a car
23rd October 2024
Sugar beet fell from a lorry, damaging a car in a Norfolk village. The incident happened on Tuesday morning, 22nd October, near Lingwood, located approximately eight miles east of Norwich.
Dairy farmers promised fairness and transparency as new milk contract regulations are introduced
23rd October 2024
The newly appointed agricultural supply chain adjudicator who enforces the Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations has spoken about his mission to improve fairness and transparency in the supply chain.
NFU calls prime minister to stand by his commitments ahead of Budget
22nd October 2024
NFU has written a letter to prime minister Sir Keir Starmer calling on him to stand by his commitments to British farmers and growers by delivering a renewed agriculture budget and confirm the continuation of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) on 30th October.
Budget 2024: Could Agricultural Property Relief be scrapped?
22nd October 2024
Farmers and growers are increasingly concerned by reports that the Treasury is considering major changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) as part of the forthcoming budget, something that would have a serious impact on many family farms.
4-year-old boy died in tragic farm accident
21st October 2024
A four-year-old boy died at the farm in Tynreithin after he was thrown over the handles of an antique garden roller, an inquest heard.
AI-powered £1.2m project aims to transform UK beef farming
21st October 2024
UK beef farming could be radically transformed thanks to new research that aims to tackle the industry’s critical environmental, social and economic challenges using artificial intelligence.
Enriched Eggs will sponsor two athletes on their 2-month row across Atlantic
20th October 2024
A free-range egg producer, Enriched Eggs, has announced its sponsorship of two determined athletes, William Lomas and Adam Hardman, as they prepare to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
Farmers warned as Storm Ashley is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain this weekend
18th October 2024
Farmers have been warned to protect themselves and their farms as Storm Ashley is set to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.
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Helping landowners to make strategic decisions
18th October 2024
Mac Mic Group uses its wealth of experience to help landowners across the UK make strategic land development decisions.
Cheshire farm owner fined after man falls from forklift
17th October 2024
A Cheshire farm owner was fined after a man fell from a forklift truck while attempting to repair the roof of a packing shed and died.
Farmers warned as rise in fuel duty is expected
16th October 2024
Farmers have been warned to avoid getting caught out by the much-anticipated rise in fuel duty, which is expected to be announced in the Budget on 30th October.
Woman tragically died after being trampled to death by cow
16th October 2024
A photo of cows was the last thing a 29-year-old woman sent to her mother before she was trampled to death, an inquest has heard.