Dozens of stolen GPS units recovered as thieves jailed
30th November 2023
A pair of “calculated criminals” has been jailed after stealing more than £200,000 worth of farming equipment from across Yorkshire.
Red Tractor: Consultants brought in to complete review
28th November 2023
The NFU has appointed consultants Campbell Tickell to complete the independent review into Red Tractor’s governance.
Iseki gives compact tractor to Jimmy’s Farm for ‘Big Bear Rescue’
28th November 2023
Jimmy’s Farm has been given an Iseki TLE3410 HST tractor, as a contribution to the farm’s ‘Big Bear Rescue’ project.
Farmers call for more funding for managing grassland
27th November 2023
A recent Defra webinar on funding for grassland and livestock saw farmers question the funding available for low input grassland, species rich grassland and good quality semi-improved grassland options under the SFI.
Autumn Statement: What does it mean for farmers?
22nd November 2023
Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement offers some welcome news for farmers – including a national insurance cut, the extension of current business rate relief and a freeze on alcohol duty. However, further detail on how Agricultural Property Relief will apply to ELMS is desperately needed, said NFU Mutual.
New round of Slurry Infrastructure Grant opens
21st November 2023
Farmers can apply for up to £250,000 to modernise and replace slurry storage infrastructure as the government announces a funding pot of over £70m.
Farming conference returns to Blenheim Palace for a second year
20th November 2023
Blenheim Palace has hosted its second farming conference for the local community – with a range of talks on rural crime, diversification, cash flow and mental health.
Govt seeks views on poor practice in the tenant farming sector
17th November 2023
The government has announced a Call for Evidence to address issues facing tenant farmers, and improve relationships between landlords and tenants.
British farmers take to social media to celebrate Buy my Turkey Day
17th November 2023
Families are being encouraged to buy British, buy local and buy a whole turkey this Christmas, as part of an NFU campaign to celebrate British turkey producers.
What could the Autumn Statement mean for farmers?
14th November 2023
Ahead of Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, due to be presented on 22nd November, Sean McCann, chartered financial planner at NFU Mutual, picks out three things farmers should look out for…
Siblings leave £1.3 million legacy to air ambulance charity
13th November 2023
A kind-hearted brother and sister who grew up on their family farm in Wales have left most of their estate and wealth to the Wales Air Ambulance.
Hadden Farming Group – bridging the gap between farm and consumer
12th November 2023
Bridging the gap between farm and the consumer is something that lots of farmers are trying to do in an effort to help more people understand the reality of what goes into producing their food, and hopefully alter public opinion on why supporting and buying British is so important.
