Fly-tippers captured by West Midlands villagers ordered to pay £2k in fines
21st May 2024
Two men who were caught while dumping waste in the West Midlands have been ordered to pay over £2,000 in fines.
Asian hornets: Be vigilant ahead of peak season
20th May 2024
The UK’s chief plant health officer is urging people to report sightings of Asian hornets as we head into the peak summer season.
Govt to crack down on solar panels projects on prime farmland
20th May 2024
Local councils will be advised not to approve solar panels on high quality farmland unless “necessary” according to a written ministerial statement laid before parliament.
Three hare coursers fined over £1,000 following multiple offences
20th May 2024
Three men have pleaded guilty to multiple hare coursing offences and have been ordered to pay over £1,000 in fines.
Brewery worker ‘badly injured’ following explosion on site in Cumbria
20th May 2024
A brewery worker has suffered serious burns following an explosion at a brewing facility in Cumbria.
Devon and Cornwall Police launches competition to name its new tractor
19th May 2024
Devon and Cornwall Police are asking the public to help choose a name for its newest tractor.
King Charles confirmed as patron of food and farming charity
18th May 2024
The Soil Association has just announced that His Majesty King Charles will retain his patronage of the charity as a part of his long-standing support for organic and nature-friendly farming.
Waterford Distillery launches its oldest ‘unearthed farm by farm’ whisky
17th May 2024
Waterford Distillery, a maker of agriculturally produced and naturally flavoursome single malts, has launched its oldest whisky to date, The Waterford – Cuvée Koffi.
Meet company helping Jeremy Clarkson introduce regen ag practices
17th May 2024
Omex SAP analysis has been included in the latest hit series of Clarkson’s Farm, helping Jeremy Clarkson introduce regenerative practices to his farm.
Industry responds to delay of controversial Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme
16th May 2024
The Welsh Government has just announced a new timeline for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The introduction of the controversial scheme has been delayed.
Dog owner pays farmer £300 after lamb was killed
16th May 2024
Police have ordered a dog owner to pay £300 and issued a conditional caution after their loose dog killed a lamb.
Lidl becomes first store to sign deal to sell ‘fully’ Welsh milk
15th May 2024
Lidl has become the first retailer to sign a deal to sell ‘fully’ Welsh milk, produced and bottled in Wales.