Welsh dairy co-operative announces record profits of £3.4M
2nd September 2021
A leading Welsh dairy co-operative has delivered a record year with operating profits of £3.4 million on sales of £61.5 million.
Sept 2021
Latest model impresses potential customers
2nd September 2021
New Holland’s updated T7 Heavy Duty (HD) models share the same model numbers and power as their popular predecessors, but feature a new cab, extra comfort, additional features and advanced precision farming systems and connectivity to maximise working efficiency.
Straw stack fire hits livestock feed and bedding business
1st September 2021
Livestock fibre feed manufacturer Sundown Products was victim to a large straw stack fire that took hold on the morning of Tuesday 31st August 2021, in a field just south of the A14, near Thrapston, Northamptonshire.
Getting started with solar
1st September 2021
Whether you want to make the most of your existing solar tech, or you’re looking to diversify into renewables to improve your green credentials but not sure where to start, you’re not alone.
Sept 2021
New combine models bring dramatic productivity upgrades
1st September 2021
Claas has announced a new Trion combine series to replace its Tucano and Avero models. David Williams attended the launch.
Defra officials confirm Geronimo the alpaca put down
31st August 2021
The alpaca was condemned after twice testing positive for bovine TB, but caught national attention as the owner engaged in a four-year legal battle to try to save the animal.
Animal Rebellion protesters target largest dairy factory in the UK
31st August 2021
In the early hours of this morning, protestors occupied the distribution dairy factory of Arla Foods, the multinational company which is one of the largest manufacturers of dairy in the world.
Staff shortages leading to crisis in the pig sector
31st August 2021
Perfectly healthy pigs will end up being destroyed and wasted unless the Government takes urgent action to alleviate crippling staff shortages, NPA chief executive Zoe Davies has warned.
Calls for a Covid Recovery Visa to address workforce shortages
28th August 2021
In a new cross-industry report, the UK food and drink sector is calling for a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate the workforce shortages that are causing serious disruption across the whole of the supply chain and significantly increasing the cost of getting food to the public.
Harvest 2021
Harvest 2021 on-farm update
26th August 2021
D.G Hopper Agricultural Contractors spoke to Farmers Guide, to let us know how harvest is progressing for them so far.
Day-release prisoners “not the best solution” for labour shortages, BMPA warns
26th August 2021
Recent proposals to plug the industry’s workforce gap with prisoners and ex-offenders, should not be seen as a “quick fix”, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has said.
Government plans to release beavers into the wild
25th August 2021
Defra has announced plans to release beavers in to the wild in England, opening up a landmark consultation on the 25th of August 2021. The consultation marks a cautious step towards further reintroductions and establishing native beaver populations.