Labour urged not to scrap £15m funding for farm waste project
19th September 2024
A fund set up by the previous government, to redistribute waste food to vulnerable communities, is in danger of being scrapped in the autumn budget.
Jeremy Clarkson launches new beer as tribute to British farmers
19th September 2024
Farmer, TV presenter and pub owner Jeremy Clarkson has launched a new beer, which is set to be a tribute to British farmers and their hard work.
environmental
Households may face £1,300 fine for using fireplace
19th September 2024
Households have been warned they could face fines of up to £1,300 for using fireplaces this autumn and winter.
sugar beet
1.5 tonnes of sugar pulp caught fire at British Sugar factory
18th September 2024
1.5 tonnes of sugar pulp have caught fire at the British Sugar factory in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
farm safety
10-year-old boy crushed to death by quadbike
18th September 2024
A 10-year-old boy, Thomas Bull, was crushed to death by a quadbike after taking the vehicle without his parents’ permission, an inquest heard.
shows & events
Newark Vintage Tractor Show marks 75 years of John Deere diesel engines
18th September 2024
John Deere will be marking the 75th anniversary of its Model R tractor at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show this November.
farm security
Police issue warning following rural burglaries and farm thefts
18th September 2024
High-value items, including quad bikes, trailers and power tools have recently been stolen from properties in Powys area in Wales, police confirmed. As a result, officers from the Dyfed Powys Police are advising the farming community to take some simple steps to reduce the risk of becoming victims of burglaries or thefts.
farm safety
Over a dozen people killed on farms since April
17th September 2024
The HSE has been notified of 13 farm deaths since 1st April, with eight deaths linked to transport.
Tractor driver airlifted to hospital after crash
17th September 2024
A tractor driver has been airlifted to hospital following a crash in North Yorkshire.
sheep
Hollywood actor Damian Lewis will lead London Sheep Drive 2024
17th September 2024
The Worshipful Company of Woolmen has announced that Damian Lewis, best known for his roles in Homeland, Band of Brothers, Billions and A Spy Among Friends, will be leading the 2024 Sheep Drive at the end of September.
politics
‘Farmer the new poor’ – Thousands of Australian farmers attend protest in Canberra
16th September 2024
Thousands of Australian farmers protested in front of Parliament House, showcasing their dissatisfaction with government farming policies.
mental health
Rural suicide prevention and mental health charity launched
15th September 2024
Having lost their brothers to suicide ten and five years ago respectively, Kate Scott and Lewis Hunter came together and created a dedicated mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity.