Recommended Lists app delivers latest variety data
19th June 2020
Based on the full Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL), AHDB’s new app provides a powerful and pint-sized way to deliver variety data to farmers’ fingertips. The app, which
Ben Burgess announces opening of Oakham site
19th June 2020
Ben Burgess are pleased to announce the company opened a temporary site for Ben Burgess Oakham on 15th June 2020. The site is at Woodside Farm, Empingham, LE15 8QD.
UK Govt ‘must not betray British farmers’ – Jimmy Doherty
19th June 2020
Suffolk farmer and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty has warned of dire consequences for British agriculture and the health of the nation, if the government does not stand by its promise to prevent food imports that would be illegal to produce here.
UK meat industry at risk of losing European orders from September
18th June 2020
UK meat sector will start losing EU orders within 12 weeks unless government provides clarity on trade arrangements.
Over 1 million people sign food standards petition
18th June 2020
A petition urging the government not to allow cheap, low-quality imports to undermine British farmers has now reached over one million signatures in just over two weeks.
Clarke & Simpson timed sale
17th June 2020
Under a new regime, preparations have been made to establish a new streamlined fleet of plant and equipment with a select group of manufacturers for Strutt & Parker (Farms) Limited and to dispose of almost all the existing machinery. David Williams has been finding out when and how.
NFU Mutual checklist to help farmers plan for a safe harvest
16th June 2020
Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual, has launched a checklist to help farmers keep themselves, their families and workers safe through what could be one of the most challenging harvests since the Second World War.
CRT launches first virtual village show
16th June 2020
National conservation charity, the Countryside Restoration Trust (CRT), launches its first virtual CRT Village Show on 15th June 2020, with a series of free online competitions and activities the whole family can enjoy throughout the summer via its new website.
New Holland Agriculture celebrates 125 years
16th June 2020
As New Holland Agriculture turns 125 years old, it celebrates more than a century of commitment to five generations of farmers across the globe – making their lives easier and the agricultural business more efficient and sustainable.
Grower wants to lower inputs to change mind-sets
16th June 2020
In a bid to change mind sets Suffolk farmer Brian Barker wants to see how far he can lower inputs whilst boosting crop yields and profit margins.
Action needed following APPGAW report on small abattoirs
15th June 2020
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming several recommendations made in the newly released report ‘The Future for Small Abattoirs in the UK: Report on an inquiry into small red meat abattoir provision’.
New VetTech service to cut hassle and drive farm animal health
12th June 2020
Willows Vet Group have launched a VetTech service to support with essential tasks to improve animal health, welfare and productivity on-farm.
