Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

The UK government has announced plans to introduce legislation that would require all new ATVs and GPS units to be equipped with forensic markings to deter thieves. 

Welsh Government announced that an all-Wales Restricted Zone (RZ) for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) will be introduced from 10th November.  

Kuhn Farm Machinery has revealed the Karan high-capacity trailed sprayer range aimed at farmers and contractors requiring high daily spraying outputs and innovative technology to improve application accuracy. 

Bovine electronic identification (EID) is set to become mandatory for all newborn calves in Wales, following consultation carried out by the Welsh Government.

Five Animal Rising campaigners have received a nine-month conditional discharge following aggravated trespass at a dairy facility in 2022.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw appeared at the House of Lords to give evidence on how the government’s proposed changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief will affect farm businesses.

Wiltshire-based machinery dealership Westbrook Agri Ltd has become an official McCormick dealer in the South West, after signing an agreement with Argo Tractors GB.  

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has questioned whether the recently introduced Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 are delivering on their promise of transparency to dairy farmers, following a wave of milk price reductions by processors.

Rural landlords have been urged to review rented properties on their farms and estates, considering the Renters’ Rights Act, which came into force this week.  

Red Tractor has announced the appointment of two new sector chairs: Nick Major as chair of the poultry sector board and Veryan Bliss as chair of the fresh produce sector board.

Pembrokeshire dairy farmer Kathy Joules from Castell-Y-Gwcw, Llandeloy, Haverfordwest, has been announced as the winner of the 2025 NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award. 

Lincolnshire-based machinery business Scotts Precision Manufacturing has announced the sale of the 1,000th Evolution Separator.