Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

OFC: Tractor protest held in Oxford as Steve Reed addresses farmers

Farmers honked their horns during the Defra secretary’s speech at OFC.

What did Steve Reed announce at the Oxford Farming Conference?

As protesters took to the streets of Oxford, Defra secretary Steve Reed spoke at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference to announce a “Plan for Change”.

Retailer support for British pigmeat is steady, new figures show 

Across 10 retailers surveyed in November, 88% of the pork on display was British.

Over 3,000 farmers light beacons in new year protest against IHT 

Farmers across the country lit beacons on New Year’s Eve in the latest protest against the government’s changes to IHT.

Diversification is the key to success for 150-year-old business, TNS

As TNS prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025, Sarah Kidby spoke to chairman & CEO, James Thurlow about its past and future.

Founder of renowned haulage firm dies aged 95

Eddie Stobart, who started an agriculture business in the 40s, which later developed into one of Britain’s largest haulage firms, has died.

Suffolk: Festive tractor run raises over £8K for charity

Hundreds of people came out to support more than 120 tractor drivers who went all-out on festive decorations.

GALLERY: Over 100 festive tractors drive through town for Christmas run 

The fourth annual Christmas Tractor Run in Brackley, Northamptonshire, has so far raised nearly £4,000 for Yellow Wellies.

Unpredictable weather creates challenges for silage and parasites

As 2024 comes to an end we take a look at the key animal health challenges from the year. Sarah Kidby reports.

Festive tractor run raises thousands despite Storm Darragh 

Thousands turned out to support the Isle of Man Young Farmers festive tractor runs, which took place despite the storm and raised vital funds for charity.

Food insecurity on the rise, Defra report finds 

The UK Food Security Report has found Brexit, food inflation, climate change and global instability are key threats to food security.

Avian flu: Testing confirms new cases in Norfolk and Yorkshire

Restrictions are in place after Defra confirmed three further cases of H5N1.

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