Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Mind Your Head campaign prioritises farmers’ mental health
14th February 2025
There is no doubt that 2024 was a challenging year for farming in the UK and, given the added stress farmers are currently experiencing, ensuring farmers and farm workers prioritise both their physical and mental wellbeing has never been more important, said the Farm Safety Foundation team while launching its annual Mind Your Head campaign.
Suffolk farmer fined after dead sheep were found on farm
14th February 2025
A Suffolk farmer has been ordered to pay £27,000 after he left dozens of dead sheep on his land for weeks.
FMD: Defra addresses claims that implementation of imports ban from Germany took days
14th February 2025
Defra has issued a statement in regard to an “inaccurate media coverage” of foot and mouth disease (FMD) controls with reports that it took six or seven days to implement Defra’s restrictions on German imports.
Kaleb Cooper meets with his agriculture bursary recipients
14th February 2025
Two young agriculture students, who may have struggled to get into the sector as they are not from an agricultural background, have received a helping hand from Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper.
Cold milk feeding maintains growth rates and offers flexibility for surplus lamb rearing
14th February 2025
A recent survey of over 100 sheep producers has highlighted that 58% of respondents will consider feeding milk replacer cold to surplus lambs this season and view the method as a viable alternative to feeding warm milk during the busy lambing period.
‘Just talk to us’ – PM Starmer avoids farmers by cutting short his visit to Milton Keynes
13th February 2025
PM Keir Starmer cut short his visit to a housing development in Buckinghamshire after a dozen tractors appeared at the site.
‘He had a heart of gold’ – farmer killed by exploding tractor tyre
13th February 2025
A 23-year-old farmer suffered fatal head injuries after a tractor tyre exploded while he was inflating it.
PM Starmer claims that farming is ‘top of the agenda’
13th February 2025
PM Keir Starmer claims that farming is ‘top of the governmental agenda’ despite ‘low pecking order’.
H Maskell & Son becomes owner of 60th anniversary New Holland T7 tractor
13th February 2025
Buckinghamshire-based farm H Maskell & Son became the owner of the special edition 60th anniversary New Holland T7 tractor.
Clarkson’s Farm star Charlie Ireland confirms that free advice will continue despite fund cuts
13th February 2025
Free farm business advice will continue to be offered by Ceres Rural despite the termination of the Future Farm Resilience Fund next month, managing partner and Clarkson’s Farm star Charlie Ireland confirms.
Government responds to new avian influenza cases by expanding housing measures
12th February 2025
In response to increased findings of highly pathogenic bird flu in wild birds as well as new cases in poultry and kept birds, coupled with heightened risk levels, the avian influenza housing measures are being extended to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks of the disease.
Which supermarkets made most profits during Christmas 2024?
12th February 2025
British Christmas supermarket sales hit a record £13 billion in December, with household grocery spending averaging £460 over the four weeks leading up to Christmas. NFU shared which store chain has made the most profits.