Farmer spots gap in the market for durable, stylish work shirts
23rd July 2020
When farmer Claire Power moved from Australia to Ireland nearly a decade ago to be with her partner, she was disappointed to find a lack of good clothing options for farmers in the UK – she says the basic t-shirt and jeans combo left her ‘looking like I’d just been through a lawnmower’.
‘Embrace the elements’ with skincare designed for rural life
23rd July 2020
Breathing the fresh air of the Great British countryside may have many health benefits, but the weather can be hard on the skin, which is what inspired Claire Barker to develop a skincare range especially for those who enjoy the rural way of life.
Unique craftsmanship inspired by the countryside
23rd July 2020
A unique range of cowhide and vintage accessories has proved particularly popular with farmers and countryside dwellers, who can buy one-off pieces, even matching the unique markings on bags and belts to their own livestock and horses.
Jeremy Clarkson helps “heartbroken” child whose farm stall was robbed
22nd July 2020
Countless well-wishers including Oxfordshire farmer Jeremy Clarkson have come to the aid of a little boy who was left heartbroken after his honesty shop was raided by thieves.
Whole of UK at ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike
21st July 2020
The latest blowfly risk alert from Nadis and Elanco shows that the whole of the UK is now at risk of either ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike.
Arable farmer warns food security could be under threat
21st July 2020
A Cambridgeshire arable farmer has raised concerns about food security amid government proposals to take thousands of hectares out of food production to plant trees.
Public backing of British farmers grows to record high
20th July 2020
A survey by OnePoll has shown that support for British food and farming has reached a record high as a result of farmers’ efforts to keep the nation fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
New online farm food platform helps local food producers prosper
20th July 2020
A new website championing fresh, locally-sourced produce has been launched giving independent suppliers, including farmers, more opportunity to grow their businesses online.
Farm deaths are falling, but there is still work to do – report
20th July 2020
Farm deaths fell to a five-year low of 21 in 2019/20 according to the HSE’s latest figures, released today (20th July) to coincide with the start of Farm Safety Week.
Schoolchildren support dairy farmers in heart-warming video
17th July 2020
A school in Surrey has championed British dairy farmers in a video illustrating the issues facing the sector as a result of Covid-19.
BASIS training and exams go online
15th July 2020
As Covid-19 continues to prevent many forms of face to face interaction, BASIS is offering candidates the option to complete courses and exams online. This will ensure standards are maintained in the industry and training can continue.
‘Eat out to help out’ initiative addressed in open letter to Rishi Sunak MP
14th July 2020
In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, the National Beef Association (NBA) has praised the new ‘Eat out to help out’ initiative, but feels that an opportunity has been missed to help UK food producers.
