Morrisons launches farm bus tours for its customers
26th September 2024
Morrisons is launching British farm bus tours, offering its customers a behind-the-scenes perspective of working farms and the chance to meet the makers of their food.
Farmer Mike Wilkins represents industry at The Great British Bake Off
25th September 2024
Mike Wilkins, a fourth-generation farmer and the young farmer of the year, is a proud representative of the industry at a much-loved baking show, The Great British Bake Off.
Police issues warning after 200 litres of diesel were stolen from tractor
25th September 2024
200 litres of red diesel were stolen from a tractor in the Penrith area, Cumbria Police confirmed.
Irish farmer stands his ground after helicopter lands on his field
24th September 2024
An Irish farmer became famous for standing his ground after a helicopter landed on his field without permission.
Royal Northern Agricultural Society announced this year’s award winners
24th September 2024
The Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) has unveiled the latest recipients of its annual awards.
environmental
New flooding resilience partnership just launched, promising ‘joint solutions’
23rd September 2024
With rural communities increasingly on the frontline of extreme weather and the devastating impacts of flooding, the government just announced the launch of a new partnership that aims to support rural flood resilience and help farmers adapt to a changing climate.
Welsh farmer found dead in slurry tank
23rd September 2024
Tributes have been paid to a Welsh farmer who was found dead in a slurry tank after he was reported missing.
New farm manager joins Suffolk Rural College
22nd September 2024
Suffolk Rural College has announced the appointment of a new farm manager, Toby Greenhalgh.
British Food Fortnight: biggest celebration of British food starts today
20th September 2024
British Food Fortnight starts today, marking its 23rd year as the nation’s celebration of all things British food.
OCT 2024
New tool for reducing carbon footprint
20th September 2024
Conrad Energy has launched Match+ to help businesses prove they are directly matching 100% of their consumption with renewable energy.
New Forest: Driver charged after hitting cow while under influence of alcohol
20th September 2024
A 26-year-old man from Totton has been charged after hitting a cow on a road in New Forest when drink driving.
Lancashire farmer cheats death after crashing into electricity pole
20th September 2024
A Lancashire farmer has cheated death after crashing into an electricity pole and bringing down overhead electricity lines carrying 6,600 volts.