Suppression systems “could save lives, combines and this year’s harvest”
22nd April 2021
Farmers installing suppression kits on their combine harvesters are set to benefit from discounted insurance and a safer harvest, says NFU Mutual.
Advanced collar boosts pregnancy rates and health
22nd April 2021
Introducing the AfiCollar, which livestock farmers are praising for its accuracy, ease of use and training programme.
Livestock farmers face higher risk of injury, study suggests
21st April 2021
Agricultural injuries on farms are more likely to occur through interaction with animals than other operations, according to new research.
AgVantage joins forces with RWL Services
21st April 2021
As part of its plans to expand coverage across the country, AgVantage UK Ltd has agreed a new partnership with RWL Services Ltd, enhancing support for the Dewulf brand across the UK.
Opinion Harvester: enabling farmers to share their views
20th April 2021
A new virtual platform has launched, enabling farmers and farm workers to have their opinions heard – and get paid for them.
Growers encouraged to complete the planting and variety survey
14th April 2021
The AHDB Planting and Variety Survey is to provide the earliest view of Great Britain’s planted area for the upcoming harvest.
UK’s biggest ever farmland bird count shows farmers committing to conservation
14th April 2021
Participation in an annual nationwide survey of farmland birds has more than doubled. Britain’s farmers and gamekeepers have shown their long-term commitment to conservation alongside productive land-use by completing this year’s GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count in record numbers.
The Dairy Group receives award to research a dairy industry blueprint on achieving Net Zero
14th April 2021
The Trehane Trust has awarded a £15,000 bursary to national dairy advisory company, The Dairy Group, to research and recommend a roadmap for UK dairy farmers to become net zero within the Government’s timeframe.
AHDB explores in-home opportunities for red meat and dairy
13th April 2021
With over a quarter of the population saying they plan to eat out less when lockdown eases, AHDB has produced a new report exploring future opportunities for meat and dairy in-home.
BBC promotes anti-meat agenda, accuses National Beef Assocation
12th April 2021
The BBC has stooped to new depths in attempting to direct children in a way that could be harmful to their health and growth, says the National Beef Association (NBA) in response to the broadcaster’s new ‘one-sided’ Blue Peter initiative.
Persistent farm quad bike thieves threaten critical lambing season
12th April 2021
Determined rural thieves are targeting expensive quad bikes used by farmers to tend to livestock during the lambing season, latest NFU Mutual claim figures reveal.
M&S backs British farming with new campaign
12th April 2021
M&S launches industry-leading bee programme – introducing over 30 million bees to its Select Farms – to boost pollination, improve product quality and produce delicious British honey for its customers.
