Collaboration is key to success at National Organic Conference
8th July 2023
This year’s National Organic Conference (NOC) showcased the value of cooperation to deliver transformative change throughout the UK’s food and farming systems.
Norfolk farmer scoops 2023 Young Organic Farmer of the Year Award
6th July 2023
Farm manager Alex Parkinson from Burgess Farms in Norfolk has been announced as the winner of this year’s Young Organic Farmer of the Year (YOFY) Award, which celebrates prominent young farmers and growers who are passionate about implementing organic principles.
Shrewsbury dispersal sale “a great day for the Hereford breed”
3rd July 2023
A sale of 145 pedigree and pure-bred Hereford cattle at Shrewsbury Auction Centre last Tuesday (27th June) attracted great interest among breeders in England and Wales, with a cow and calf pair from the esteemed Santa Maria herd bringing in the top price at 4,100 guineas.
Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show returns for a weekend of celebrations
3rd July 2023
The popular Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show will be marking its 20th anniversary this year with many traditional attractions and some new ones, including a new vintage plant class featuring diggers, bulldozers and more.
Farmtrac range of value-driven and electric tractors return to The Game Fair
1st July 2023
The Farmtrac range of innovative, value-driven tractors and attachments, including the industry’s first all-electric model, return to The Game Fair at Ragley Hall on 28-30th July.
New unofficial sale for pedigree Southdowns launched at Thrapston
28th June 2023
Farmers, breeders and smallholders in the East of England will have the opportunity to buy and sell pedigree Southdown sheep at a new early breeders sale taking place for the first time at Thrapston Livestock Market on Saturday 29th July.
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Affinity Water will share most recent trial results at Groundswell 2023
26th June 2023
Healthy soils, cleaner water and a sustainable future are the key messages that Affinity Water will be demonstrating at this year’s Groundswell event with the launch of their companion cropping trial results.
Pink Ladies’ Tractor Run races towards £1m fundraising goal
26th June 2023
Nearly 200 tractors are set to take part in this year’s Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run, with participants determined to hit the £1m fundraising mark in support of Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer appeal.
Rotational diversity in focus at AHDB Groundswell sessions
25th June 2023
How to incorporate diversity into cereal-based rotations is the subject of a series of panel discussion sessions in the AHDB marquee (Stand DF C30) at the Groundswell Festival.
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Making nature make business sense: free practical advice at Groundswell
21st June 2023
Practical advice on how to farm in harmony with nature – and how to make that work for businesses – will be on offer with the Soil Association charity at Groundswell on the 28th and 29th June 2023.
Farmtrac to showcase all-electric compact tractor at Great Yorkshire Show
20th June 2023
The machinery display at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show will feature Farmtac’s pioneering all-electric compact tractor, alongside other cutting-edge machines from the brand including the popular FT26 and the higher horsepower FT6050.
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Soil expert shares key to soil success at Groundswell
20th June 2023
The principles of redesigning agricultural systems to regenerate soils, biodiversity and the bottom line are the same no matter where you are in the world. It is how we interpret and apply them which changes, and this is what Groundswell is all about – exploring the nuances of regenerative approaches across the diverse landscapes of the UK.