Landini extends range with Serie 5 tractors
8th August 2021
Landini has extended its range with the new Serie 5 tractors, utilities that will surprise you with their comfort, versatility and performance.
Police issue statements on the theft of over 200 sheep in several raids
6th August 2021
This week has seen police issue statements on the theft of over 200 sheep in several raids. The crime is becoming more organised and targeted than ever, with farmers facing
Oatly loses court battle against British family farm
6th August 2021
A judge has dismissed Oatly’s claims of trademark infringement against Glebe Farm, in what has been described as a ‘David and Goliath’ style battle.
Crimestoppers appeals for anonymous information on those harming the countryside
5th August 2021
Charity’s appeal follows new NFU Mutual report revealing highly organised criminals have been plaguing rural areas during the pandemic.
John Deere announce their largest ever trailed sprayer
4th August 2021
The impressively sized sprayer joins John Deere’s R900i series line up, which already included the largest sprayers on the market.
Farmers faced with sudden changes to spreading plans
4th August 2021
The Environment Agency has issued new guidance on the spreading of organic manure, which is set to affect farmers and land managers in England – giving them very little time to adapt.
Calls for harsher penalties for fly-tippers
4th August 2021
Fly-tipping causes huge damage and stress for farmers, but currently has few disincentives for anyone caught. As cases continue to rise, calls for harsher penalties have now come from a major collective of local authorities and professional bodies
Farmers react to Beyond Meat founder’s comments on meat tax
3rd August 2021
Farmers and farming groups have responded to recent comments made by Ethan Brown, owner of the world’s largest plant-based ‘meat’ alternatives company.
Cost of rural theft drops but thieves are back with new tactics, report warns
3rd August 2021
While the overall cost of rural theft fell by 20 per cent in 2020 as Covid-19 kept thieves out of the countryside, other rural crimes rose sharply, and NFU Mutual is warning that organised criminals are returning with new tactics.
Research Reveals Top 5 Causes of Tractor Breakdowns
2nd August 2021
A new report from Machine Guard identifies the top 5 causes of breakdowns, and ways to keep farming machinery in prime condition.
AUG 2021
Farmers – Britain needs you to help our nation heal
2nd August 2021
Farmers have long been the backbone of Britain, producing the food needed to keep people healthy and the country working. Now, farmers are again being called upon to do another national service – provide space where lockdown-weary holidaymakers can cast off the gloom of the pandemic and remember what it feels like to be free.
£17m in extra funding for farmers to tackle water pollution
2nd August 2021
The government announced that farmers across the country will be given additional support to take action to reduce water and air pollution from their land. The announcement was made on on the 2nd of August 2021 and will provide an additional £17million