Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

The NFU is calling on farmers and growers from across the country to take part in the #Take5StayAlive campaign and make their own farm safety pledges.

The Scottish Government will provide match-funding of up to £100,000 to support the development of a new vaccine against Louping ill — a serious tick-borne viral disease affecting sheep.  

A fourth-generation farmer, Jack Bosworth, has shared his story of how launching a contract farming business, while simultaneously doubling the size of the farm’s pig herd, has allowed him to successfully expand his business over the last eight years.

Merlo UK has appointed Vincent Tractors as an authorised dealer within its agricultural network. 

Research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has shown that despite the dairy sector experiencing a slight decline in volume, changes in consumer preferences are driving growth from certain categories. 

A determined team from the Thurlow Nunn Standen (TNS) Melton branch successfully completed an 11-mile rowing challenge along the River Deben, raising £31,543 in aid of Dementia UK. 

Members of East Anglia Farmers Unite shared their worries about the future of farming during a meeting with the shadow minister for environment, food and rural affairs, Robbie Moore, when he visited Ipswich. 

A Cotswolds farm manager has explained how data collected from a growing network of digital yellow water traps is helping inform oilseed rape management. 

Following concerns that some UK supermarkets are stepping back from their commitment to sourcing British meat, Lidl has confirmed it will continue selling its own-brand British beef. The retailer said it has no plans to import or switch to suppliers from outside of Great Britain.  

A new study has revealed that Europe is dealing with a ‘young farmer problem’, which could have serious implications for future food security, as well as climate resilience.

The government has included agri-tech and precision breeding as key elements within its Industrial Strategy. NFU has called this move a “huge win” for the UK farming industry.

DEFRA announced that livestock farmers can now access founded vet visits for multiple herds or flocks belonging to the same farming business.