‘Farmers Against Farmwashing’ uncovers harsh reality of British farms being on brink
27th September 2024
Organic veg box company, Riverford, has teamed up with a group of British farmers, including conservationist and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty, to launch a new fairness campaign called ‘Farmers Against Farmwashing’, aimed at exposing misleading supermarket “farmwashing” practices.
Morrisons launches farm bus tours for its customers
26th September 2024
Morrisons is launching British farm bus tours, offering its customers a behind-the-scenes perspective of working farms and the chance to meet the makers of their food.
Irish farmer stands his ground after helicopter lands on his field
24th September 2024
An Irish farmer became famous for standing his ground after a helicopter landed on his field without permission.
Royal Northern Agricultural Society announced this year’s award winners
24th September 2024
The Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) has unveiled the latest recipients of its annual awards.
environmental
Households may face £1,300 fine for using fireplace
19th September 2024
Households have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,300 for using fireplaces this autumn and winter.
Elephant and rhino poo helps zoo farm reach record-breaking pumpkin harvest
14th September 2024
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has announced its most successful and varied pumpkin harvest yet. This year’s Pumpkinfest will showcase over 6,000 pumpkins grown with the help of elephant and rhino poo, making it the zoo’s largest and most exciting autumn celebration to date.
Govt urged to increase ag budget on Back British Farming Day
11th September 2024
The government is being urged to value UK food security by increasing the current agricultural budget.
Highland doctor is looking forward to Health Hut debut at Dingwall Mart
5th September 2024
A Highlands doctor is combining her passion for farming and health by playing a key role in the growth of an exciting Health Hut initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of people in Scotland’s agricultural community.
GALLERY: Derbyshire poultry farm up for sale for £1.1m
4th September 2024
A Derbyshire broiler unit capable of housing up to 84,000 birds has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1.1million.
farm safety
Six-year-old boy died in quad bike incident on farm
27th August 2024
Tributes have been paid to a six-year-old boy, Joe Hegarty, who was killed in a quad bike accident on a farm in Northern Ireland.
Animal Health
Calls for evidence-based discussion about TB raised amid release of Brian May documentary
23rd August 2024
Farming communities have called for “balanced and evidence-based” discussion following backlash on a bovine TB documentary presented by Sir Brian May.
food and drink
Jeremy Clarkson announced the name of his new pub
20th August 2024
The star of Clarkson’s Farm, Jeremy Clarkson, has just announced the name of his newly-purchased pub that will open this weekend.