RABI launch ‘Let’s Picnic’ fundraising initiative
23rd July 2021
After months of restrictions on events and social activities, RABI is inviting people to enjoy the great outdoors and support British farmers with its new Let’s Picnic fundraising initiative.
£21m funding set to give dairy industry a boost
22nd July 2021
A digital dairy project aiming to create 600 new jobs in South-West Scotland and Cumbria has been awarded more than £21 million of funding.
New survey shows the power of British farmland
22nd July 2021
The survey, conducted by Censuswide, spoke to more than 2,000 British people outside of rural areas across England and Wales to find out how visiting the countryside made them feel about farmland
Prime Video confirms second series of Clarkson’s Farm
21st July 2021
Fans of the hit series will be able to watch Jeremy’s second year on Diddly Squat Farm, as he attempts to diversify under the careful watch of series one favourites Kaleb Cooper, Gerald and Cheerful Charlie.
Red Tractor revises its standards after member feedback
21st July 2021
The food assurance scheme has outlined what is changing in its revised farm standards from November after listening to industry feedback.
National Sheep Dog Trials going ahead with high quality live stream
19th July 2021
The 2021 Sheep Dog Trials will be the first to be live streamed in high quality thanks to a new partnership with media company Giggabox. Their multi camera approach will allow sheep dog enthusiasts around the world to keep up with the action.
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.
Animal Rebellion stages a blockade at McDonald’s factory
15th July 2021
Activists are demanding that McDonald’s switch to a fully plant-based menu by 2025.
British National Ploughing Championships set to return for 2021
15th July 2021
After having to sadly cancel the 2020 championships the Society of Ploughmen have confirmed that they will be going ahead with the event this Autumn. This will mark the national championships 70th year.
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.
The CropTec Show returns for live event in 2021
14th July 2021
The CropTec Show will open its doors once again to visitors at the East of England Showground in Peterborough on 24-25 November 2021.
“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.
