“Every day was becoming a huge burden”
14th February 2023
Farming has always been a challenging career path, but Lancashire livestock farmer Damian Barson started his farming journey at the age of 50, in May 2021. Like the rest of the farming community, he was set to face a barrage of difficulties due to the financial crisis and Ukraine war – as well as the death of his father. We spoke to Damian during Mind Your Head Week to find out more about his story…
Clarkson’s back, and he’s replaced escapey sheep with escapey cows
13th February 2023
Smash-hit Amazon Prime show Clarkson’s Farm returned to our screens on Friday – with no shortage of Clarkson-esque farming mishaps, troublesome animals and tellings-off from “the farming foetus” as Clarkson refers to his young sidekick Kaleb Cooper. Farmers Guide reviews the first episode (*spoilers)…
Urgent calls for greater mental health support for farmers
13th February 2023
As the sixth Mind Your Head Week begins, the parents of young Warwickshire farmer Leonard Eadon, who died by suicide last year, have joined a campaign to call for greater action to support mental health in farming.
Farmers invited to workshop on rainwater harvesting and funding opportunities
9th February 2023
Farmers and landowners are being invited to a free event in Kent to learn more about rainwater harvesting and associated funding opportunities on Friday 3 March, at Marden Cricket and Hockey Club in Tonbridge.
New SW event highlights advantages of agri-tech
7th February 2023
Agri-tech is a cornerstone of efficient, sustainable food production – and a new conference in South West England promises to lead the way by showcasing the latest opportunities and development.
Applications open for 2024 Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreements
7th February 2023
Defra has announced that farmers and land managers can now submit new applications from today.
Farmers urged to take part in waste crime survey
7th February 2023
The Environment Agency is seeking views from farmers and landowners to help tackle waste crime in England.
Farmers in the North of Tyne urged to have their say in sustainability survey
3rd February 2023
Food producers and agricultural businesses are being encouraged to make their voices heard in a survey aimed to support a sustainable future for agriculture in the North of Tyne region.
NFU petition to ban sky lanterns reaches 100,000 signatures
1st February 2023
More than 100,000 supporters have signed the NFU petition calling for a total ban on sky lanterns in England and Wales due to the dangers they pose to the environment, livestock, and those living in rural areas.
Environmental farming grant scheme extended in East Anglia
1st February 2023
Farmers and land managers in Suffolk and Essex will be able to benefit from the Farming in Protected Landscapes grant programme for a further two years, according to Defra’s Environmental Improvement Plan released today (1st February).
Weathering the economic storm: Perceptions on future-proofing farm businesses
1st February 2023
In response to the mounting pressures that continue to face farm businesses, speakers at ORFC 2023 shared their views on how the industry can weather the economic storm and stressed the importance of building resilience, community support, and safeguarding mental health.
Scotland backs organic farming with new funding options
31st January 2023
Scottish farmers and crofters can now apply for a share of £14 million to convert to organic regardless of land size as the government pushes to double organic land by 2026.
