The power in PPAs: generating clean energy and extra income

As we work towards a zero-carbon future for the UK, many farms are turning to renewable energy generation to diversify and support their business. Selling excess energy back to the grid can prove useful — it offers an extra source of revenue, earning a pence/kWh rate, while allowing you to generate your own energy.

Practical alternative or green elephant?

A new era starts on New Holland’s Basildon production lines this autumn with the assembly of gas-powered tractors alongside conventional diesel-fuelled models. David Williams visited a UK farm involved with early trials of the new machines.

Farmers with pop-up campsites issued flood warning

The Environment Agency is urging farmers and landowners setting up temporary campsites this summer to check their flood risk.

Clarkson’s new farming book announced

A new farming book penned by Jeremy Clarkson is set to be published by Penguin, arriving in bookshops later this year, it was announced today.

A summer of new launches for British izona

The izona range is the brainchild of farmer and engineer, Martin Lole who is well known in the industry for being the leading force behind several popular machinery brands still operating in the UK.

The Prince of Wales attends a celebration of rural communities

His Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall, Patron of The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF), with Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall attended a reception in celebration of rural communities and the 11th anniversary of the PCF

Major machinery auction to be held after death of Suffolk farmer

A collection of farm machinery is due to be auctioned in Acton, near Sudbury, this month, after the death of “passionate” Suffolk farmer Peter Miller.

Farmers Guide Reader Information Winners July 2021

We recently asked a selection of our readers to update their reader information for the chance to win £250 cash or a Farmers Guide boot bag – here are the lucky winners!

Popular podcast tackles farm safety

The Tramlines podcast from Agrii is using Farm Safety Week to talk about the dangers in farming. In the latest episode, listeners heard from Stephanie Berkeley from the Farm Safety Foundation and Petra Martin, Agrii’s head of health and safety.

Managing the risks on your farm

Farmers and landowners are responsible for the safety of anyone visiting their farm or business, including employees, customers, sales reps, or even a lost rambler who mistakes a field margin for the footpath. As more and more members of the public take to the countryside, it has never been more important to understand your legal obligations.

£21m funding set to give dairy industry a boost

A digital dairy project aiming to create 600 new jobs in South-West Scotland and Cumbria has been awarded more than £21 million of funding.

Is your health and safety up to scratch?

With the latest figures showing that farm deaths have risen 60% so far this year, it has never been more important to try and improve your farms safety

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