New gatepost sign reminds walkers of Countryside Code
24th August 2020
The NFU has designed a new sign for its members to use on public rights of way, reminding walkers to stick to the Countryside Code.
Farmers urged to check second-hand tractor GPS kit history following surge in thefts
22nd August 2020
Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has joined forces with police and agricultural machinery manufacturers to tackle a surge in thefts of expensive guidance systems.
Industry set for another week of celebrating lamb
21st August 2020
The increasingly popular Love Lamb Week kicks off its sixth year next month, with industry support greater than ever.
Harvesting your rural opinions
20th August 2020
When Sarah Morris moved from London to mid Wales in 2013, she realised that the research industry she worked in was failing to listen to people living in rural areas of the UK.
Prince Charles to give up organic farm after 35 years
20th August 2020
The Prince of Wales will not be renewing the lease on his 1,000-acre organic farm in Gloucestershire, it has been confirmed.
Unique clothing range is a hit with farmers
20th August 2020
When farmer Jack Sheffield spotted a gap in the market for an exciting clothing brand for young farmers, he decided to create his own line. His company name, Feel Alive Agri, was inspired by a joke between friends, which later took off on social media. Farmers Guide spoke to him to find out more…
Finalists chosen for Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award
20th August 2020
The finalists for the prestigious Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award – which recognises the achievements of women in the British dairy industry – have been selected.
New live-streaming camera boosts security and animal welfare
20th August 2020
Growing up on the family farm, Eddie McDiarmid started to have problems with thefts from the farm shop, and after installing security cameras, quickly realised that they would also be very useful for lambing and calving season.
Scottish farmers hit back at latest proposals to reintroduce lynx
19th August 2020
Farming groups have criticised the latest proposals to reintroduce the Eurasian lynx at a site in Scotland, amid fears over predation.
Agri-robotics start-up raises £250k for ‘revolutionary’ crop scouting system
19th August 2020
A start-up which aims to use cutting-edge technologies to help farmers improve crop yields has raised £250,000 to launch its first product, a ‘crop scouting’ system which predicts the size and timing of harvests.
New drop-out window panels safeguard pig welfare during heatwave
18th August 2020
Recent record temperatures and prolonged spells of hot weather have prompted pig housing specialists, ARM Buildings, to offer farmers an additional means of safeguarding pig health and welfare in artificially-ventilated buildings.
Farmer’s podcast shares top tips on getting into dairying
18th August 2020
A dairy farmer from Staffordshire says attending specific dairy courses and joining discussion groups were a vital part in equipping her and her husband with the skills to run their own business.
