Farmers donate 5,000 meals to people in need

British farmers donated fresh, seasonal produce to City Harvest, which delivers food to organisations that arrange meals for homeless shelters, soup kitchens, centres for the elderly and refuges for women experiencing domestic violence.

Emergency funds to help farmers affected by flooding

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has released further funds from its crisis fund to help those affected by the latest flooding.

Sentry announces excellent trading results despite early signs of climatic headwinds

Employee Owned company, Sentry Limited, are pleased to announce a £501K trading profit for the 2018 harvest.

NIAB acquires south-west field trials business

NIAB has jointly managed the centre, which first opened in 2009, with Pearce Seeds for the past twelve months. NIAB takes full control, with immediate effect, of the trials delivery business.

Spencer Matthews backs campaign to highlight red meat benefits

Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is fronting a new campaign to promote the importance of lean red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Rise in fly-tipping prompts call for action

New figures from Defra show incidents of fly-tipping on public land rose by eight per cent across England in 2018-19, equating to over a million incidents in the past year.

Growth Programme grants help farmers future-proof their businesses

Farmers and other rural firms in England have an opportunity to tap into £35m of grant funding, providing a welcome opportunity to anyone looking to diversify or grow their business.

ADAMA acquires French-Swiss crop protection company

Based in Aix-en-Provence, France and in Sion, Switzerland, SFP was founded in 1987 and has developed a number of focused product positions within the $375 million European plant growth regulator and fungicide markets.

UK farmers leading the way on climate change

Farmers Guide editor Rachel Hicks applauds the agri industry for taking such huge steps towards net zero greenhouse emissions.

£35m funding announced for rural businesses

Defra has announced £35 million of guaranteed funding for rural businesses to purchase state-of-the-art equipment and machinery.

Valtra helps develop carbon-neutral meat and dairy production

Valtra is teaming up with fertiliser company Yara in a project that aims to achieve a significant reduction in the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production and increased productivity of grassland production.

Manitou Group acquires a majority stake in Mawsley Machinery Ltd

The Manitou group, world leader in all-terrain material handling, announces the take over of a majority stake in its UK dealer Mawsley Machinery Ltd, based near Northampton, consecutive to the retirement of their main shareholders.

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