New Holland and The Prince’s Countryside Trust announce winners of annual Up to Speed scheme
16th May 2021
The successful applicants to the Up to Speed joint initiative by New Holland and The Prince’s Countryside Fund win the use of the brand’s equipment for a year.
The University of Hull helping those in the Humber region tackle flooding
16th May 2021
Small and medium-sized businesses in the Humber may lack the knowledge and expertise required to tackle the growing flood risk facing the region.
ASDA Launches its first ESG report in a move towards sustainability
15th May 2021
Asda has today published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report which sets out its commitments to a sustainable business strategy and outlines how the supermarket will make it easier and affordable for customers to shop sustainably.
‘Hedgefund’ New Scheme offers grants and guidance for farmers to help the UK’s threatened hedgerows
14th May 2021
The Tree Council is leading Close the Gap, a partnership project with a year of activity to champion hedgerows and is asking farmers to get involved to boost biodiversity, tackle climate change and preserve the unique character of the English countryside.
Farmers and landowners sought to help create ponds, and protect great crested newts in North Lincs
14th May 2021
A number of ponds are set to be created in the North Lincolnshire area, thanks to a new scheme funded by Natural England that is designed to protect the great crested newt (GCN) species.
Queen’s speech: What does it mean for agriculture?
13th May 2021
Rural groups have welcomed moves to tackle certain rural crimes, as well as red tape around planning permission, but reiterated calls to ensure food imports match domestic standards.
Adapting to changing climate a challenge for UK farmers
12th May 2021
Extreme weather is harming UK agriculture – but many farmers have not yet made adapting to the effects of the climate emergency a priority, a new study shows.
Jamie Oliver hit by thieves who stole new tractor and trailer
12th May 2021
The TV chef used trackers and CCTV to trace criminals who raided his country estate in Essex.
Take #5for5 this Mental Health Awareness Week
12th May 2021
With Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 currently underway, RABI is asking the farming community to try to find time to take five minutes to reach out to five friends and check how they’re getting on.
AHDB’s jacket spud campaign a social success
12th May 2021
Brits have shown their love for the humble spud, with AHDB’s latest jacket potato campaign receiving over 55.3 million social impressions during the six-week period.
Animal welfare and farmer well-being go hand in hand
11th May 2021
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, beef, sheep and poultry farmer, Ian Alderson from South Shropshire, and David Anderson from the VetPartners Wellbeing Group discuss the importance of taking care not just of your livestock but also prioritising your own physical and mental health.
Mental health awareness week 2021
10th May 2021
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is asking the farming community if it’s really ‘as tough as old boots’ during Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.
