Rural News

Farmtrac’s electric FT25G tractor leads the charge.

After a year filled with the challenges of Brexit and Covid-19, we caught up with Leon Boots Co Ltd, to find out about their decision to invest in a new distribution centre, and the latest additions to the range, which are proving highly popular with farmers.

Cereals 2021 is on target to open its doors to physical visitors on 9th-10th June this year, following a series of meetings with farmers, exhibitors and health and safety advisers.

Cambridgeshire-based agrochemical manufacturer De Sangosse chose to support two local charities with a farming connection in 2020.

As more and more consumers shift their focus towards shopping ‘local’, Farmer’s Markets across the UK are calling on the public to visit them for a sustainable and safe retail experience.

Fans of TV’s ‘The Yorkshire Vet’ and ‘Our Yorkshire Farm’ will be given a unique opportunity to hear from stars Julian Norton and Amanda Owen and ask questions during two upcoming online charity events.

The UK’s largest agricultural construction and groundcare machinery dealer show, The Doe Show, will take place online between 25th January – 4th February 2021.

Covid-19 has prompted Ross-shire farmers the Scott family to host their own 10-day online cattle sale, following a successful ram sale last summer.

Ambitious survey to explore challenges in farming and how these affect physical and mental health, as well as businesses.

Winner of state-of-the-art drone to be announced at AGM.

After a dog walker found what she thought were human remains in a Tyne and Wear field, a large-scale police response discovered the human limb was in fact a potato.

This year’s New Year Honours List saw several members of the farming and food communities recognised for their services to agriculture and the food supply chain, particularly during the pandemic.