Rural News

“We are farming for flavour,” said Andrew Knowles, the owner of Trenchmore Farm, while talking about beef production ahead of the Great British Beef Week 2024 launching today. 

The driest summer in 87 years, Kaleb’s promotion and the hardships of pig farming are only a few of the topics that will be uncovered during the long-awaited season three of Clarkson’s Farm. 

Police recently confirmed that the body of a missing 67-year-old farmer from North Yorkshire has been found.

On 18th April, farmers were invited to attend the second South East Future of Farming Conference held at Plumpton College, with all proceeds from the ticket sales being donated to RABI. Farmers Guide editor, Rachel Hicks, was there.

Farmers are encouraged to open their farms for visitors and talk about what they are most proud of, British food and farming.

A Canterbury-based brewery, distillery and pub has embarked on an idea to grow mushrooms using the waste from their whisky distillation process.

Traction engines, vintage vehicles and beloved 4x4s will be showcased during this year’s Steam & Vintage and Land Rover Shows in Suffolk. Farmers Guide is delighted to be supporting the event. 

Jersey royal potato grower has issued a “disheartening” message to its customers amid its products got stolen on two occasions. 

The NFU is campaigning for urgent action on rural crime following recent data showing that the issue costs the UK almost £50 million per year.

Fans of Clarkson’s Farm will be excited to learn that the new trailer for the highly anticipated third series has just been released. 

The third Brian Chester Tractor Road Run gathered more than 70 vintage tractors that drove through picturesque Yorkshire villages. The event raised over £1,100 for the Sir Robert Ogden MacMillan Centre at Harrogate Hospital. 

Openfield Group, the British farmer-owned co-operative, has teamed up with Voltloader to trial fully electric trucks with the aim of reducing carbon emissions.