NFU Mutual warns farmers to step up security as clocks go back
21st October 2020
Farmers are being urged to be vigilant to avoid becoming victims of rural theft when the clocks go back, as criminals use the cover of darkness to steal from the countryside.
Giving back to the Agricultural Community
21st October 2020
AGRI-APP began as a small seed of an idea; the goal, give back and help the members of the Agricultural and Horticultural communities.
BBC upholds complaint over ‘biased’ documentary
19th October 2020
The BBC has upheld a complaint about impartiality in its documentary Meat: A Threat to our Planet, which aired on BBC One last November.
Top ways to help with mental well-being
15th October 2020
Mental Health is important especially in the agricultural industry, so in honour of #AgMentalHealthWeek, here are some quick hints and handy tips to improve your mental health in minutes.
Mental health now the main factor in calls to FCN support helpline
9th October 2020
Nearly half of all calls made to The Farming Community Network’s (FCN) support helpline (03000 111 999) over the past four months have related to mental health.
A new brand with women farmers at its heart
9th October 2020
Coffee fans can now buy beans and grounds with a conscience, from a brand created by a woman passionate about supporting female growers who are striving to survive in a male-dominated industry.
McDonald’s extends commitment to local farming with new partnerships
6th October 2020
McDonald’s has announced two new partnerships with its long-standing potato supplier McCain and charity The Prince’s Countryside Fund. Both partnerships are part of McDonald’s ongoing commitment to support both the future of farming and work alongside its suppliers to introduce sustainable innovations.
Revisiting cover cropping in Scotland could be saviour in increasing weather extremes
5th October 2020
Looking again at using cover crops to build soil structure and mitigate the effects of increasing weather extremes could reap benefits for farmers in Scotland.
‘Solar is just the start of your energy saving journey’
3rd October 2020
With the cost of solar energy falling dramatically by 80% in recent years, as well as growing pressure to reduce our carbon footprint, there has never been a better time for you to install solar PV and kick start your farm to become carbon neutral.
Inspirational Cheshire farmer wins Dairy Woman of the Year
1st October 2020
Dairy farmer Karen Halton from Cheshire has scooped this year’s prestigious Dairy Industry Woman of the Year award at the virtual Women in Dairy (WID) conference held yesterday (30 September).
New project helps farmers plan ahead and stay resilient through change
1st October 2020
A new project led by national rural support charity The Farming Community Network (FCN) will help farmers in England and Wales plan ahead for the future.
Award-winning innovations for the farming community
30th September 2020
Radio Data Networks (RDN) has won multiple industry awards for the company’s innovation in remote measurement, radio telemetry, monitoring, security, water supply, wastewater management and pollution control. It helps businesses
