Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Recent comments by Jeremy Clarkson sparked fears that the hit Amazon Prime show would not be renewed for a second series – prompting outrage from fans.

Beef and dairy farmers are raising money for testicular cancer, whilst improving herd genetics, as part of a campaign by Breedr.

With UK supermarkets pledging to move away from caged eggs, a new 16,000 bird shed will need to be built each week up until 2025 to meet consumer demand, explains Fred Liddell, poultry specialist at Wynnstay. So, there is an opportunity for farmers looking to diversify their business.

RABDF says there is fresh hope the government may consider helping the dairy sector recruit more workers after a response to its Labour Survey.

Latest figures from the Health & Safety Executive show there were 34 deaths in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector in 2020-21 – a significant jump from last year’s low of 21.

The European Commission is currently assessing the feasibility of a ban on cages in farming, including farrowing crates, by 2027.

Clinical field trials of a world-leading BCG vaccine and DIVA skin test have been launched on a cattle farm in Hertfordshire.

Ray Andrews, managing director of Norfolk-based Crop Systems Limited, is urging MPs and the potato industry to help save Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research, which is set for closure as AHDB Potatoes winds down.

Cargill has introduced a new reference farm in the UK to carry out research projects on grower and finisher pigs.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, also known as ‘The Black Farmer’ said he is “humbled and honoured” to have received an MBE for services to farming.

The latest Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus report shows marked improvements in health and fertility, as well as encouraging trends in production and financial performance.

Jeremy Clarkson’s hit TV series on Amazon Prime has reportedly been offered a second series after becoming Amazon’s highest-rated show.