Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

The ‘new and improved’ Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 will start accepting applications from August, with an expanded list of actions and more flexibility, Defra has revealed.

After a late start to the blowfly season, recent hot weather has increased the risk to ‘high’ throughout the UK – and this will quickly rise further if there is any rainfall in the next few weeks.

Over 250 farmers took part in this year’s LEAF Open Farm Sunday, welcoming more than 170,000 people for trailer tours, farm walks, tastings and Q&As.

Both wild and serene, with its rolling hills, stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, the great British countryside is a source of inspiration and joy to many. Farmers Guide deputy editor Sarah Kidby spoke to lawyer-turned-artist Nicola Evans about her rural-inspired work.

Down to Earth South is heading to Somerset later this month on 21st June when Neil Baker, an Arla Regenerative Pilot farmer milking 1,800 cows indoors, will open his gates to scores of visitors eager to learn more about regenerative farming and see it in action.

A new funding package to boost the rural economy fails to mention the future of permitted development rights, a camping specialist has said.

As temperatures are set to hit 30ºC over the weekend, NFU Mutual has offered advice on preventing heat stress, as well as piloting a new insurance scheme.

The Scottish Government’s decision recognises the risks of cobalt deficiency to animal health and welfare.

Over £30 million has been made available to farmers and foresters for equipment and technology under the Productivity and Slurry budget.

Positions are open for three-year terms on the Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sector councils.

A specific temperature pattern has been identified that indicates early onset of mastitis, which could enhance dairy cow welfare and reduce economic losses for farmers.

A group of four farmers, who have all lost close friends to suicide, are travelling from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for mental health and cancer charities.