Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

The UK government is refusing to provide evidence to back up statements made by James Murray MP after he repeatedly said the clawback alternative to the inheritance tax changes would raise “much less” revenue than the current reforms, CLA said. 

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex, APHA said.

Farm machinery dealer and Massey Ferguson franchise owner for Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Mid-Wales, RVW Pugh Ltd, has expanded its operating area to the north of the UK. 

New research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed that 90% of Scottish red meat consumers surveyed say they would prefer to buy Scottish beef, lamb, and pork, even if meat imported from elsewhere was 30% cheaper. 

The man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder of an Irish farmer, Michael Gaine, who disappeared in March. 

Galebreaker has announced that many of its livestock ventilation solutions are now eligible for funding under the latest Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF).  

The West Midlands farming community is set to organise “the best send-off” for teenager Harry Moss, who died in a farm machinery accident.

Slurry handling specialist, Vogelsang, has invited farmers to a slurry separation and application demonstration day that will take place at a Staffordshire farm next month.  

UK agriculture has made remarkable strides in productivity, efficiency, and technological innovation. However, certain aspects can be outdated on some farms – like livestock handling and welfare standards – which is where people management and forward-thinking leadership could help.

Over 250 speakers from the UK and abroad, including USA influencer Gabe Brown, will take part in this year’s Groundswell – The Regenerative Agriculture Festival that will be held in Hertfordshire this July.

The next generation of farmers will showcase their talents and seek to attract young new recruits when they exhibit at a major agricultural show.

Farmers have been advised to assess their feed requirements as soon as possible due to the continuing dry weather.