Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak
Labour has lost the rural vote, survey suggests
2nd September 2025
Hundreds of farmers have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Labour government, saying the party has lost their support in the next election.
Harris Tweed responds to PETA’s calls to switch wool for hemp
2nd September 2025
Harris Tweed, the wool clothing manufacturer, has responded to PETA’s calls for the brand to replace sheep’s fleece with plant-based alternatives such as hemp — and even rebrand itself as ‘Harris Weed’.
Farmers offered grants of up to £3k to tackle feed shortages
2nd September 2025
Farmers facing feed shortages caused by the ongoing drought can apply for grants of up to £3,000, provided by Addington Fund.
Suffolk firefighters attend ongoing straw fire near Felixstowe
1st September 2025
Four fire crews have been tackling a straw fire that broke out on a field near Felixstowe in Suffolk.
Clarke & Simpson pays tribute to partner Henry Birch
1st September 2025
The Suffolk-based firm, Clarke & Simpson, has paid tribute to Henry Birch, who passed away last week.
VIDEO: New campaign warns against imported ‘travelling veg’ sold in British stores
1st September 2025
While most Brits are travelling to Spain for their summer holidays, some supermarket fruit and veg staples have travelled up to eight times farther — from as far away as Kenya.
Farmers help train next generation of farm vets to tackle UK-wide shortage
1st September 2025
British farmers, together with VetPartners Farm Academy, are helping to tackle a critical shortage of farm vets in the UK by welcoming veterinary students onto working farms.
Great British Calf Week returns this September
31st August 2025
Great British Calf Week returns on 10th September, focusing on how using data can help inform decisions on farms and within the supply chain.
Shifts in farming prompt unusually high number of machinery sales
30th August 2025
Cheffins confirmed that over 3,000 machinery lots will be going under the hammer across nine major auctions this September.
John Deere develops strategy to meet customers needs
29th August 2025
John Deere has announced it is evolving its strategy to better meet the diverse needs of its customers.
English red meat industry adds £5.5bn to UK economy
29th August 2025
The English red meat sector delivered around £5.5 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy in 2023. According to AHDB, this achievement underlines the industry’s critical role in supporting jobs, communities, and a wide range of public goods.
New research aids development of vaccine against Barber’s Pole worm
29th August 2025
The first laboratory-made vaccine to protect livestock against the Barber’s Pole worm – a highly damaging gastrointestinal parasite most commonly found in sheep and goats – has just been developed.
