Relaxed planning measures ‘worth thousands to farmers’
31st January 2021
The rise of the ‘staycation’ plus new rules that make it easier to run a temporary campsite, could offer a lucrative business opportunity for farmers.
Livestock rustlers continue despite the pandemic
30th January 2021
Rural insurer warns against complacency over rustling as it remains one of the most costly crimes for farmers.
Brexit deal: How are farmers affected?
27th January 2021
After years of uncertainty, the UK achieved a trade deal with the EU at the eleventh hour, but what has been the impact so far, and what does the future hold for UK farmers?
Quick tips to keep workers safe
25th January 2021
With growing concern and action over farm safety, Richard Wade of Risk and Safety Compliance Services, shares some top tips to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of you and your staff.
New year, new planning application?
24th January 2021
Moule & Co. rebrands its planning arm as The Rural Planning Co. just in time for 2021 projects.
Lockdown projects for farm kids
21st January 2021
With more children studying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has created some educational games to help them stay safe on farms.
Working at height
21st January 2021
According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) falls are the second highest cause of death in agriculture – every year at least eight people die falling from a height.
Cereals 2021 returns to Lincolnshire fields
18th January 2021
Cereals 2021 is on target to open its doors to physical visitors on 9th-10th June this year, following a series of meetings with farmers, exhibitors and health and safety advisers.
Call to keep Farmers Markets open as ‘safer’ shopping alternative
17th January 2021
As more and more consumers shift their focus towards shopping ‘local’, Farmer’s Markets across the UK are calling on the public to visit them for a sustainable and safe retail experience.
Agricultural machinery pioneer, Helmut Claas, dies
14th January 2021
Helmut Claas, long-time Managing Director, Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the Shareholders’ Committee of the CLAAS group, died on 5th January 2021 at the age of 94.
Openfield delivers profit
13th January 2021
Openfield Group Limited has reported its results to 30th June 2020.
“We are not indestructible”
11th January 2021
Ambitious survey to explore challenges in farming and how these affect physical and mental health, as well as businesses.
