An organic farming business looking to the future
22nd February 2021
Introducing Beef Shorthorn – complementing environmental land management schemes.
Cereals offers early bird tickets for free
16th February 2021
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.
Take 15 minutes to complete the Big Farming Survey
16th February 2021
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.
Farming’s mental health epidemic
15th February 2021
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.
“Put yourself first”: NZ farmer opens up on depression battle
14th February 2021
A New Zealand dairy farmer who has spoken candidly about his battles with mental health urged farmers to put themselves before their farm.
Lock into long-term secure returns by leasing your land for solar
11th February 2021
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.
New ‘made tough’ range of weatherproof workwear for outdoor workers
10th February 2021
The Betacraft range of weatherproof workwear – including the ISO-940 rainwear range – is now available in the UK from Dairy Spares.
Arla and Asda backs FCN charity event with the Yorkshire Shepherdess
8th February 2021
Dairy cooperative Arla has joined forces with Asda to sponsor an upcoming online charity event on Tuesday 16 February with Amanda Owen, The Yorkshire Shepherdess, in support of The Farming Community Network (FCN).
John Deere further pauses trade fair presence
5th February 2021
John Deere is extending its pause on trade fair presence and has announced that it will not attend Agritechnica in Hannover, Germany.
LAMMA Show moves to January 2022 dates
3rd February 2021
Following the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, AgriBriefing, the owners of the LAMMA show, have taken the difficult decision to cancel LAMMA 2021 on 25th-26th May at the NEC.
Meeting the ‘net zero’ goal post-Covid
2nd February 2021
As environmental concerns rise up the agenda, the CCC publishes a sixth carbon budget, including recommended steps for agriculture.
Livestock rustlers continue despite the pandemic
30th January 2021
Rural insurer warns against complacency over rustling as it remains one of the most costly crimes for farmers.