Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
How will the US trade deal affect UK farmers?
9th May 2025
There are concerns that two agricultural sectors have been singled out to shoulder the burden of the removal of tariffs for other industries in the economy.
Integrated beef system offers business expansion opportunities
28th April 2025
Farming couple David and Sarah Green decided to start rearing calves for integrated beef supply chain, Gamechanger, to provide an additional revenue stream.
“We don’t think we’re heroes, but we do want respect”
25th April 2025
Farmers Guide talks to Rebecca Wilson, recently listed in The Times Young Power List, about her family farm, government policy and what it’s like to be a woman in agriculture.
Next wheat strike could see supplies get ‘very tight very quickly’
23rd April 2025
Olly Harrison said the April wheat strike is now concluded and no contracts were broken – but further strikes are possible in future with support from Europe.
Reeves heads to US to push for trade deal
23rd April 2025
Farming groups have warned Reeves not to sacrifice British food and farming as she arrives in Washington to discuss a trade deal with the US.
Farmers to be compensated after Müller factory breakdown
23rd April 2025
Müller had asked some farmers to ‘responsibly dispose’ of milk after operational issues at the Skelmersdale plant.
APR 2025
Spotlight on: Farm biosecurity
20th April 2025
Neogen experts outline the benefits and uses of Neogen Farm Fluid MAX, and share optimal cleaning and disinfection protocols.
Top tips to keep yourself and others safe this harvest
11th April 2025
Tilly Pass provides guidance on health and safety this harvest, including checks on kit, visibility on the road and towing safety.
“Bad day for sustainable British meat” as Cranswick plans rejected
4th April 2025
Cranswick has said it is disappointed at the local council’s decision to block proposals to redevelop an existing pig farm and redundant poultry sheds.
Farming sector reacts to US import tariff
3rd April 2025
Trump has announced at least a 10% tariff on all imports to the US, prompting reactions from UK farming groups.
Zeichner grilled on food security amid wheat strike
2nd April 2025
The minister faced intense questioning from members of the Efra Committee on numerous government policy decisions that have heaped pressure on farmers in recent months.
Direct drilling for profitability
2nd April 2025
With margins under increasing pressure, direct drilling crops is rapidly becoming essential to allow farms to operate profitably, says Hobhole Farming in Lincolnshire.