Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Open Farm Sunday offers support for farmers wanting to open their farms to public
25th January 2025
Linking Environment And Farming is encouraging farmers to take part in Open Farm Sunday 2025 by offering their best-ever support package. The aim of the initiative is to connect more farmers with consumers and bridge the knowledge gap by educating communities about farming with nature.
Jeremy Clarkson is backing British farmers by serving locally grown food
24th January 2025
The star of much-loved Clarkson’s Farm, Jeremy Clarkson, said he is “backing British farmers” by serving dishes and drinks made with local produce.
Six stolen puppies found with one still missing
24th January 2025
One of the Lurcher puppies is still missing following the theft of seven dogs that happened in North Dorset just after Christmas.
More supermarkets stand on farmers’ side in IHT fight
24th January 2025
Waitrose and Ocado joined other supermarket chains in pledge to back British farmers in their fight against Labour’s inheritance tax raid.
Experts advise focusing on fat for improved profitability and sustainability
24th January 2025
A focus on fat and placing merit on cows who gain condition while suckling a calf could be the key to a sustainable and profitable beef system, said the industry experts Shetland beef farmer Jamie Leslie and Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society CEO Robert Gilchrist at the British Cattle Breeders Conference in Telford.
NFU Sugar explains reasons behind sugar price fall
23rd January 2025
NFU Sugar experts have shared their opinion of the effect of currency movements on sugar prices.
Farmer sentenced for neglecting his livestock
23rd January 2025
A Wiltshire farmer has been given a suspended prison sentence after decaying sheep carcases were found on the farm.
Women working in farming industry take part in health and well-being research
23rd January 2025
A major study by the University of Exeter and The Farming Community Network will help to come up with new solutions for improving the health and well-being of women working in agriculture.
Tesco, Co-op and Lidl back farmers in ongoing inheritance tax row
22nd January 2025
Tesco, Lidl and the Co-op became the latest supermarket chains to back British farmers in their fight against Labour’s inheritance tax raid, a move welcomed by the Countryside Alliance.
Machinery dealer Farmstar announces sale of its Newark depot
22nd January 2025
Machinery dealer Farmstar has announced the sale of its Newark depot to Kubota dealer Henton and Chattell.
YAMS 2025 expands with new forestry section
22nd January 2025
The Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show (YAMS) has added a forestry section for the first time alongside an increasing number of new exhibitors at the 2025 event.
UK enters seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus
22nd January 2025
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has just announced that the UK is now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus.