Rural News

Farmers are being asked to help with a project researching the prevalence of Mycoplasma bovis in Scottish dairy herds.

Grants of up to £5,000 will be available to help create vital new wildflower havens for bees and other pollinators.

Consumers who buy soya milk should switch to cow’s milk if they want to help the planet, a new study suggests.

Taking place on the 29th September at the family farm near Wellington, the sale will include over 600 lots, including tractors and a vast array of other vegetable growing equipment.

Recruitment can be a challenging process for employers and job seekers alike, which is why AGRI-APP was launched – to simplify this necessary part of working life, as well as playing a part in tackling mental health issues in agriculture.

The NFU has designed a new sign for its members to use on public rights of way, reminding walkers to stick to the Countryside Code.

Melsop Farm Park in Norfolk is working to preserve one of the UK’s rarest breeds of native cattle, having purchased two Albions which are expected to calve next year.

Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has joined forces with police and agricultural machinery manufacturers to tackle a surge in thefts of expensive guidance systems.

The increasingly popular Love Lamb Week kicks off its sixth year next month, with industry support greater than ever.

When farmer Jack Sheffield spotted a gap in the market for an exciting clothing brand for young farmers, he decided to create his own line. His company name, Feel Alive Agri, was inspired by a joke between friends, which later took off on social media. Farmers Guide spoke to him to find out more…

The finalists for the prestigious Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award – which recognises the achievements of women in the British dairy industry – have been selected.

When Sarah Morris moved from London to mid Wales in 2013, she realised that the research industry she worked in was failing to listen to people living in rural areas of the UK.