Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Farmer aids in rescue of stranded driver 

A farmer in Cambridgeshire has helped rescue a member of the public whose vehicle was stranded near a water-filled ditch.

Jeremy Clarkson: ‘I arrived at a crossroads. And was not sure which way to turn’

Clarkson’s latest book is a witty and at times hard-hitting defence of British farming, that cements his transition from trainee to fully-fledged farmer.

Farmers along A5 route must be treated fairly, union says 

The Ulster Farming Union has said it accepts the need for a new road, but insisted that farmers along the route must be treated fairly.

What do UK seed account changes mean for beet growers?

Nick Morris, of British Sugar, and Arthur Marshall, NFU Sugar, spoke on a recent BBRO podcast about changes to the UK seed account.

BTV-3 vaccine licence now available across England 

Farmers in England will now be able to use any of the permitted BTV-3 vaccines without applying for a specific licence, Defra has announced.

Funding cut is the “latest blow” to sheep farmers 

Proposals to withdraw Daera funding for Maedi Visna (MV) testing has prompted concern among sheep farmers in Northern Ireland.

England suffers second worst harvest on record 

Defra figures have confirmed the impact of record-breaking wet weather on the 2024 harvest, prompting renewed calls for increased funding in the Autumn Budget.

New rapid TB test to be developed

Welsh scientists have been given nearly £1.2 m to develop a TB test that delivers a result in one hour.

Feed bucket turns pink for breast cancer charity

Rumenco is supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation with a charitable donation for each pink feed bucket bought.

What funding will be available to farmers from 2025 onwards?

With farm funding uncertain from 2025, The Andersons Centre offers predictions on the ag budget and future prospects for each farming sector, as well as an update on ELMS.

Improved calf crypto control now within reach

Improved control of calf cryptosporidiosis is now within reach, experts say, thanks to a new control plan and vaccination.

ASF: Defra announces ‘immediate’ safeguarding rules

Personal imports of pork and pork products from the European Economic Area and other areas will be banned.

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