Recruitment drive for UK fruit and vegetable pickers
25th March 2020
More than 3,000 fruit pickers are required by Scottish fruit company, Angus Growers, to meet the shortfall of an anticipated 80 per cent of their workforce unable to travel through Europe during this time.
Farmers warned of rising theft amid Covid-19 crisis
24th March 2020
As the UK battles the escalating Covid-19 outbreak, farmers are being warned to take steps to protect their machinery, livestock and equipment from thieves who are taking advantage of the pandemic.
Panic buyers welcome at Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop
24th March 2020
Top Gear host turned farmer Jeremy Clarkson yesterday welcomed ‘panic buyers’ to his farm shop but warned them not to get out of the car.
A Note From Farmers Guide
23rd March 2020
We would like to reassure the farming community and readers that Farmers Guide will continue to operate as normal during the outbreak of Covid-19.
Three-crop rule relaxed and £6m funding announced
20th March 2020
Environment secretary George Eustice has confirmed the government intends to relax the three-crop rule this year, as severe flooding means many farmers would struggle to comply.
Official Statement issued by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
19th March 2020
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, after taking careful account of the latest Government and Public Health guidance, have today (19th March) announced the cancellation of events scheduled during May and June.
JCB stops production as global demand for machines reduces
18th March 2020
JCB is today stopping production at all of its UK manufacturing plants as disruption resulting from the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic causes an unprecedented reduction in global demand.
Record Year in 2019 for Doosan Bobcat in EMEA
18th March 2020
Total sales for Doosan Bobcat and Doosan Portable Power products in EMEA and outside of EMEA region grew by 12.8% to 863 million EUR in 2019, compared to the previous year.
APF 2020 is ‘Full Steam Ahead’
18th March 2020
The UK’s largest forestry, woodland, arboricultural, tree surgery, fencing, trees and timber show, APF Exhibition, recently confirmed it would be going ahead for 2020.
Events cancelled after Covid-19 update
17th March 2020
Grassland and Muck and the Pig and Poultry Fair have both been cancelled following updated advice from the government that people should avoid mass gatherings in light of the escalating coronavirus outbreak.
FEATURE
Is ‘mylk’ a threat to British dairy?
10th March 2020
The growing trend for a more vegan or plant-based lifestyle has seen a booming trade in alternatives to milk, causing inevitable concern in the dairy sector. Should we be worried? Sarah Kidby reports.
Christmas Competition Answers!
9th March 2020
Thank you to everyone who entered the annual Farmers Guide Christmas Quiz and Spot the Difference competitions in our January issue. Here are the answers & a few pics of our winners.
