Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

A new report sheds light on what is currently driving farmers to purchase new or used farm machinery, with cost and condition being key factors.

Close Brothers Asset Finance explains how it can help farmers make their diversification plans a reality.

Defra’s latest Farm Business Income report predicts which sectors will see a rise or fall in income over 2024/25.

The CCC’s Seventh Carbon Budget to the government has recommended a substantial cut to livestock numbers and meat consumption.

The event saw hundreds of exhibitors launch a range of new products, while visitors questioned key industry figures. Sarah Kidby reports.

Defra has shared much-awaited news on the farming grants that will be available this year, including Higher Level Stewardship and Capital Grants.

A 2010 Land Rover Defender 90, formerly owned by King Charles III, is going under the hammer next month.

Two activists wearing carrot masks interrupted Tom Bradshaw’s opening speech at the NFU Conference urging the audience to go vegan for the planet.

Yorkshire farmer Tom Carlisle wanted to put a smile on other farmers’ faces with his parody lambing track, inspired by the theme song for Only Fools and Horses.

NFU Scotland has condemned the ‘illegal release’ of feral pigs in the Cairngorms, raising concerns over ASF and foot and mouth.

A maize header investment paid off for Suffolk farmer James Forrest – harvest was completed faster and it reduced wear and tear on the combine. Sarah Kidby reports.

Farmers have been asked to share their views on the land use framework, as Defra secretary Steve Reed launches a 12-week consultation.