Rural News

43% of UK fruit and vegetables are being produced sustainably to the LEAF Marque Standard, it was revealed as LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) announces its latest global impacts.

Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being urged to be extra vigilant amidst a spike in fly-tipping caused by recycling centre closures and disrupted bin collection services.

Farmers are being warned to take every precaution to protect their machinery, equipment and livestock, as reports come in from around the country of thieves targeting farms during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Conservation and Environmental cropping schemes are likely to play a larger part in our future land management and with a new scheme on the horizon (NELMS), there has never been a better time to evaluate the farms environmental potential.

JCB is poised to re-start production at a factory closed as a result of the Coronavirus crisis in order to join the national effort to manufacture ventilators.

ADA has set out recommendations in line with Government guidelines to ensure that the landscape and rural communities remain defended during this national emergency.

As the UK battles the escalating Covid-19 outbreak, farmers are being warned to take steps to protect their machinery, livestock and equipment from thieves who are taking advantage of the pandemic.

Top Gear host turned farmer Jeremy Clarkson yesterday welcomed ‘panic buyers’ to his farm shop but warned them not to get out of the car.

We would like to reassure the farming community and readers that Farmers Guide will continue to operate as normal during the outbreak of Covid-19.

The growing trend for a more vegan or plant-based lifestyle has seen a booming trade in alternatives to milk, causing inevitable concern in the dairy sector. Should we be worried? Sarah Kidby reports.

Few other dealer events boast a history or following like the Doe Show, which takes place annually at Ernest Doe & Sons’ Ulting, Essex headquarters. This year celebrated 60 years since company founder Ernest Doe arranged the first get-together of suppliers, customers and friends shortly after the close of the game shooting season. David Williams reports.

With local fields just about dry enough for spring drilling, many exhibitors at the G&J Peck Spalding depot annual open day feared attendance would suffer but, with orders placed and many enquiries for follow-up, the day was judged a great success. David Williams was there.