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.
Farmers urged to take action and help reverse the ‘insect apocalypse’
30th January 2023
Due to the rapid decline of invertebrate species essential for food production, professor Dave Goulson and campaigner Vicki Hird urged delegates at ORFC 2023 to adopt practices that preserve beneficial insects and be ambassadors for bugs to the wider community.
Upcoming Doe Show to mark 125 years of trading
30th January 2023
The annual Doe Show at Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd in Ulting, Essex, is set to take place during the first full week of February with a completely new look as the dealer celebrates 125 years of trading.
Chancellor responds to HS2 rumours, as NFU says engagement with farmers remains “very poor”
27th January 2023
NFU VP David Exwood says poor communication means farmers still do not know what land is being taken for the project, for how long and when it will be returned.
Dairy Tech 2023
Farming minister to set out plans for sector at next week’s Dairy-Tech
27th January 2023
Former dairy farmer and Defra farming minister Mark Spencer will take to the stage at next week’s Dairy-Tech on 1st February at Stoneleigh Park, setting out government plans for the sector.
