ELMS update at Oxford Farming Conference
5th January 2023
Farming minister Mark Spencer has confirmed increased payments for nature-friendly farming through ELMS, at OFC today (5th January) although farmers are still lacking the important wider details.
West Country Farming & Machinery Show: what to expect at the inaugural event
4th January 2023
Machinery launches, thought-provoking seminars, a live auction and free breakfast will be welcoming visitors to the West Country Farming & Machinery Show, a new free-to-attend event for the South West.
Dorset farmers launch ‘Lookout’ group to tackle rising mental health challenge
3rd January 2023
The ‘Dorset Lookouts’ is a new initiative that aims to provide a point of contact for farmers experiencing difficulties in the area, making sure they receive the help and support they need to cope with mental health struggles.
NFU president reflects on challenges and breakthroughs in New Year message
3rd January 2023
As is tradition, NFU President Minette Batters has issued a New Year message to the farming community, reflecting on the unprecedented challenges faced by food producers over the past year as well as the successes that have been achieved.
We need to normalise mental health conversations in farming, RABI says
22nd December 2022
RABI will discuss options for professional mental health support for farming people in tough times, at the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC).
Grazing cattle to help restore secret forest after 100 years
22nd December 2022
A new woodland restoration scheme has launched at the RSPB’s 1,200-acre nature reserve, Franchises Lodge, located in the north of the New Forest.
New funders on board for agricultural finance specialist
21st December 2022
UK Agricultural Finance says it is excited to announce that it has a new funder on board. With this new funding, the company now has access to £300M in funds ready to lend – and given the current economic situation, this could be just the boost your agricultural business needs.
Weather shift prompts warning over frozen pipe damage
20th December 2022
As the cold weather gives way to warmer temperatures this week, farmers are being warned that frozen pipes thawing could cause thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Backing British farmers: sharing the highs and lows of farming
20th December 2022
A-Plan Rural have launched a Rural Community blog, allowing farmers across the UK to share their experiences of working in the industry.
Basic Payment Scheme announced in Wales for 2023 and 2024
19th December 2022
A total budget of £238m will be available for direct payments to farmers in Wales in 2023, the same level provided over the past three years, the minister for rural affairs Lesley Griffiths confirmed today.
Finalists announced for the 2022 NMR RABDF Gold Cup
19th December 2022
Five finalists have been announced for the 2022 NMR RABDF Gold Cup award, including two dairy businesses in Scotland and three from the south and southwest of England.
‘You can’t farm green if your finances are in the red,’ farmers are told
16th December 2022
Natural capital is essential for farmers being able to adopt sustainable practices and do good for the environment, delegates were told at the Oxford Farming Conference Fringe event hosted by Trinity AgTech.
