Scottish farmer fined for abandoning dog in horsebox without food and water

A Falkirk farmer was convicted of animal cruelty recently after a Border Collie was found in a horsebox during a routine inspection earlier this year. 

‘Terrifying’ incident on Wiltshire farm: ‘Hilux is a write off and we nearly were too’

Wiltshire farm owners have been left “terrified” following a traumatic incident that saw several suspects in vehicles surrounding them, ramming their car and shooting out its windows with catapults. 

Farmers urged to apply for £400 heating grant 

With many farming and crofting families worrying about the cost of heating their homes this winter, RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its Help for Heating grants. The support has increased to £400 this year.   

Trailer with five bulls overturns on M6 in Staffordshire 

Five cattle have been involved in a traffic incident that happened on a busy road in Staffordshire. 

Clarkson’s Farm: Gerald launches racehorse syndicate to raise awareness of prostate cancer

The much-loved Clarkson’s Farm star, Gerald Cooper, is joining forces with Old Gold Racing to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer UK.   

Farmers affected by flooding will receive payments from next week

The government has just confirmed that farmers impacted by severe wet weather will soon receive payments from the £60 million Farming Recovery Fund. 

Time and place confirmed for independent farmers’ rally in London

Time and place for the independent farmers’ rally that is going to take place in London on 19th November have been confirmed. 

Pink charity feed bucket strikes a chord with farmers

Rumenco has turned its signature feed bucket pink, in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Sarah Kidby reports.

Welsh council introduces school menu based on local produce

The Caerphilly County Borough Council is the first in Wales to fully implement a new menu for primary schools that will feature food produced by local small businesses and independent producers. 

Tractor with trailer full of hay overturns on busy road in Essex

A tractor with trailer full of hay has overturned on a busy road in Essex. 

Over 91k trees will be planted on farmland in Merseyside next year 

More than 91,000 trees will be planted on a farmland following the National Trust’s plans to create a “green haven” in Merseyside. 

UK’s biggest solar farm may be built in Norfolk 

Presumably the biggest solar farm in the UK could soon be built near the village of Gissing in Norfolk. 

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