Rural News

Growing peas and beans and precision farming are among the most effective measures in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farms, new research has found.

After a successful AGM and the announcement of the new committee, Women in Agriculture Scotland (WiAS) has shared some exciting plans for the forthcoming year, including a monthly photography competition celebrating farming.

NFU welcomes news that eco-friendly fuel will be available by this autumn, providing a boost to UK wheat and sugar sectors, whilst helping to deliver the government’s green agenda.

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP hosted the first in a series of energy-focussed webinars, partnering with NFU Energy to look at green energy projects in the agricultural sector.

Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Covid 19 and after consultation with their sponsors, exhibitors and visitors, the Directors of APF 2021 have reluctantly taken the difficult decision to postpone the event for a further year. 

Introducing Beef Shorthorn – complementing environmental land management schemes.

Cereals 2021 is offering free early bird tickets for visitors who register before the end of March, enabling people to finally look forward to a physical event.

In January, RABI launched the largest ever survey of its kind in England and Wales, with a target of achieving 26,000 responses from farming people.

88% of farmers under the age of 40 rank poor mental health as biggest hidden problem facing farmers today (increased from 82% in 2018), a recent study reveals.

A New Zealand dairy farmer who has spoken candidly about his battles with mental health urged farmers to put themselves before their farm.

UK farmers looking at environmental diversification are being encouraged to consider leasing their land for solar development to secure long-term secure returns and help to lower UK emissions.

The Betacraft range of weatherproof workwear – including the ISO-940 rainwear range – is now available in the UK from Dairy Spares.