Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Jeremy Clarkson helps “heartbroken” child whose farm stall was robbed
22nd July 2020
Countless well-wishers including Oxfordshire farmer Jeremy Clarkson have come to the aid of a little boy who was left heartbroken after his honesty shop was raided by thieves.
Bovine TB vaccine trials “a major step forward”
22nd July 2020
World-leading bovine TB cattle vaccination trials are set to begin in England and Wales after a major breakthrough by government scientists.
Trade up with Suzuki
21st July 2020
Suzuki has announced an exciting new initiative for customers that are in the market for a new utility quad bike.
From tractors to TikTok – Webinars explore building farm brands
21st July 2020
Two fun and fast-paced webinars will explore the importance of building a brand for your farm and guide you through the steps to achieve this.
Arable farmer warns food security could be under threat
21st July 2020
A Cambridgeshire arable farmer has raised concerns about food security amid government proposals to take thousands of hectares out of food production to plant trees.
Whole of UK at ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike
21st July 2020
The latest blowfly risk alert from Nadis and Elanco shows that the whole of the UK is now at risk of either ‘high’ or ‘severe’ risk of fly strike.
Public backing of British farmers grows to record high
20th July 2020
A survey by OnePoll has shown that support for British food and farming has reached a record high as a result of farmers’ efforts to keep the nation fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
New online farm food platform helps local food producers prosper
20th July 2020
A new website championing fresh, locally-sourced produce has been launched giving independent suppliers, including farmers, more opportunity to grow their businesses online.
Against all odds, UK blackcurrant crop looks set for a good harvest
20th July 2020
As this year’s blackcurrant harvest begins this month, the British growers’ association, The Blackcurrant Foundation, reports on a challenging growing season but on a positive note its exciting future investment into climate-resilient varieties.
#YourHarvest campaign to show value of crops sector
20th July 2020
The NFU is kick starting its #YourHarvest campaign today and this year arable farmers are being asked to reach out to the public and MPs through social media to highlight the importance a thriving crops sector in Britain.
Farm deaths are falling, but there is still work to do – report
20th July 2020
Farm deaths fell to a five-year low of 21 in 2019/20 according to the HSE’s latest figures, released today (20th July) to coincide with the start of Farm Safety Week.
Follow the label when using Forefront T
17th July 2020
Farmers using Forefront T to control perennial weeds such as docks, thistles, ragwort and nettles to turn infested pasture back into productive grassland, must remember treatment comes with certain obligations.
