Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Buckinghamshire farmer Richard Heady took diversification to a new level, with filming for the Brad Pitt movie F1 taking place over three days at his and a neighbour’s farms.

NPZ UK’s recent field day showcased the latest breeding progress, and opportunities for growers to move back to food production after the SFI led to a decline in pulses.

Expert speakers recently discussed how British farmers can benefit from CEA, insect farming and making their own biologicals. Sarah Kidby reports.

The Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run 2025 has so far raised over £30,000 for breast cancer research.

Experts gathered at Rothamsted Research in the UK to highlight the vital role of mancozeb, ahead of an EU renewal case in July.

Land Army girl Eileen Webster opened the exhibition about wartime farming, with special guests reflecting on food security and the vital importance of farming.

Farming groups have reacted to the news of a SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) agreement, which addresses the impact of non-tariff barriers.

The government has announced the long-awaited next round of the FETF grant, among other available funding.

Jeremy Clarkson has shared “bad news from Diddly Squat” and addressed rumours that Kaleb Cooper has been replaced as farm manager.

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.

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.

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.