Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

British farming community responds to government U-turn on IHT

British farming industry representatives said the government “deserves credit” for its U-turn on IHT and APR relief for farmers but warned the changes only limit the damage inheritance tax does to farming businesses.

Agriweld returns to LAMMA 2026

Agriweld is going to kick off the new year with a sharp focus on advanced cultivation at LAMMA 2026 – which it says is an ideal platform to unveil its latest innovation.

Can-Am brings the next generation of ATVs and SSVs to LAMMA 2026 

Can-Am will showcase its electric innovation at LAMMA 2026. Can-Am Outlander Electric, the first fully electric T-homologated ATV, will mark its debut at the show.   

Major potato pest Colorado beetle eradicated from UK

A major potato pest has been eradicated from the UK, DEFRA has confirmed.

Early bird tickets are now on sale for Dairy Tech 2026

Early bird tickets are now on sale for Dairy Tech 2026. The event, which takes place in February 2026, will bring together dairy farmers and industry experts. 

Yellow Wellies chairman James Chapman MBE steps down

The chairman of the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies), James Chapman MBE, announced that he is hanging up his yellow wellies this month.  

Farmers can apply for £400 heating payments this winter

With many farming and crofting families worrying about the cost of heating their homes this winter, RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its Help for Heating payments, which provide a minimum of £400 to help heat homes this winter. 

Industry welcomes creation of new Farming and Food Partnership Board

Industry representatives have welcomed the introduction of a new Farming and Food Partnership Board announced at the Farm Profitability Review.

LAMMA 2026: New 24m dribble bar launches

Tramspread will launch a new 24m vertical folding dribble bar after thorough field testing of a prototype for the past 18 months.

Limagrain strengthens RL 2026/27 with wheat, barley and OSR varieties

Limagrain Field Seeds UK has added several new varieties to the AHDB Recommended List (RL) 2026/27, expanding its portfolio of crop genetics. 

Consultation on planning reforms to ease farm building approvals welcomed by NFU

The NFU has welcomed the government’s announcement of a consultation on reforms to the planning system that will make it easier for farmers and growers to grow their businesses and secure approval for new agricultural buildings. 

Biodiversity Net Gain: What fast-tracked house building could mean for farmers

The British farming community has responded to plans laid out by the government to speed up the house-building process by simplifying biodiversity rules for smaller sites and fast-tracking certain housing projects.

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