Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

The British farming community has responded to the recent warning by the Climate Change Committee, which said the extreme winter rainfall, which is set to become more frequent with climate change, is overwhelming the ability of farmland to regulate pollution, putting water quality and aquatic ecosystems at growing risk.

As dry weather continues across much of the UK, Hutchinsons is warning barley growers that crops are likely to face greater pressure from stress-related diseases such as ramularia. 

Knight Farm Machinery has appointed Harrison Tractors Ltd to its UK dealer network, with the March-based business set to sell. 

A report warning parliamentarians of the disparity between UK animal welfare and that of nations locked in free trade negotiations should be reassuring for sheep farmers fearing substandard imports, the National Sheep Association said. 

The Countryside Alliance is urging the farming community to take part in a new easy-to-complete e-lobby as part of its campaign to safeguard the future of shooting in England, Scotland and Wales.

Candidates standing in this week’s local elections have been urged by the NFU to back British farming over the issues it has been facing in recent months. 

Jeremy Clarkson’s brewery Hawkstone is raising awareness among the farming community of the importance of looking after mental health.

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has filed papers with the High Court seeking permission to judicially review the hourly charges for official controls and enforcement that came into effect on 1st April.

The Red Tractor’s Pigs Sector Board is seeking views on proposals to introduce tiered welfare standards and labelling for UK pig meat. The proposed approach is set to reduce audit cost, complexity for producers and simplify consumer choice.   

The RAGT Group has announced that the acquisition of the Deleplanque Group, including its Strube and Van Waveren entities, has now been finalised.

A new Community Food Strategy has launched with the aim to strengthen local food systems, improve healthy eating, and create more sustainable communities across Wales, the Welsh Government confirmed. 

Sheep farmers in the South of England and East Anglia have been warned of the risk of blowfly strike as the local Blowfly Watch risk alert has been raised to red.