Farmer, 91, raises over £34K for NHS
21st April 2020
Inspired by Captain Tom Moore, who has raised millions for the NHS, 91-year-old farmer Rhythwyn Evans, celebrated his birthday by setting himself a personal challenge of walking around his home 91 times.
New website connects independent businesses with those at home
20th April 2020
Your Local Delivered is a free-to-use online community of pubs, restaurants, grocers and more, set up with one goal – to connect local, independent businesses with those at home during this global crisis.
SIMA rescheduled to February 2021
18th April 2020
At the request of a large number of exhibitors and organisations from the agricultural machinery industry whose production and distribution activities have been hit hard by today’s public health and economic crisis, the organisers of SIMA have decided to hold the next edition of the show during its historical dates in February 2021 (from Sunday 21st to Thursday 25th February 2021).
Fancy a trip in a 1915 Burrell Showman’s Traction Engine?
17th April 2020
This is just one of the top lots being offered as part of an online charity auction being hosted by Cheffins Auctioneers from 17th – 24th April.
Aldi launches new British Wagyu steaks
17th April 2020
Famed for its rich, buttery flavour and melt-in-the-mouth tenderness, Wagyu is highly prized around the world, but now you can recreate the fine dining experience at home with Aldi’s offering, for under £8.
JCB opens part of factory to help in NHS PPE production
17th April 2020
JCB and a team of volunteer employees have set up mini production lines to come to the aid of the nation’s NHS heroes in need of personal protective equipment.
Covid-19: Massey Ferguson supplies face shields to medical staff
16th April 2020
Agco brand Massey Ferguson is using 3D printing technology at its facility in Beauvais, France, to produce and donate full face shields to its local medical staff, who are working hard to save lives in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Securitas mobile and remote security solutions could be key to tackling theft
16th April 2020
With the country facing an unprecedented health crisis, there is growing evidence to suggest farmers are being targeted by thieves.
“Every farm is unique, so its security should be too”
16th April 2020
Offering his top tips for farm security, James Doel of Active Farm Solutions, says one of the biggest challenges is that every farm is unique, so every security system must be unique too.
High-tech solutions protect farmers from crime
16th April 2020
North Yorkshire-based security firm Cubtech was launched just over a year ago after business owner Lee Turner moved to the village of Slingsby and learned from local farmers about the high level of rural crime the industry faces.
Engineering solutions to rural crime
16th April 2020
Home Office statistics suggest over a quarter of rural businesses (26 per cent) experienced at least one crime incident in 2018, but it is well-known that such crimes continue to rise, with growing reports of a spike in thefts during lockdown.
Rural crime: Practical ways to secure farm gates
16th April 2020
As many farmers will be aware, trespass is considered a civilian, not a criminal offence, over which police have no current jurisdiction. With this in mind, Solar Gate Systems stresses the importance of securing gates, which can be an invitation to criminals.