‘Landmark’ Agriculture Bill introduced
16th January 2020
Environment secretary Theresa Villiers has said the new Agriculture Bill, introduced today, will “transform British farming”, rewarding farmers with public money for public goods.
ADAMA and Syngenta to continue to operate independently of each other
10th January 2020
Following the January 5 announcement by ChemChina and Sinochem that they are consolidating their agricultural businesses into a new holding company which will be called the Syngenta Group Co., ADAMA has today confirmed that it is entirely business as usual in the UK and that it, and sister company, Syngenta, will continue to trade completely independently of each other.
“We need to stop glorifying the risks in farming”
9th January 2020
James Chapman MBE drew a crowd to the farm safety zone at Lamma this week, where he spoke candidly about the loss of his left arm in a serious machinery accident, and how it inspired him to try and help other farmers.
New venture offers better access to independent advice
3rd January 2020
Farmers and agri-businesses are set to benefit from a new partnership between Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and ADAS, which will offer greater access to the latest independent advice.
Government confirms £243m for Welsh farmers after Brexit
2nd January 2020
The government has confirmed £243 million will be made available for the Basic Payment Scheme in 2020, to support Welsh farmers after Brexit.
Bumper year for British cheese and wine
2nd January 2020
The UK’s cheese and wine industries have seen a decade of growth and innovation, with English and Welsh wine now one of the UK’s fastest growing agricultural sectors.
Flood-hit farmers get help selling ‘ugly spuds’
2nd January 2020
Potato farmers hit by recent severe flooding have been given a helping hand by Tesco and supplier Branston.
FEATURE
Breathing new life into British farms
1st January 2020
As farmers battle a set of unique and complex challenges, the trend for branching out into new revenue streams, outside of traditional farming, is becoming increasingly important.
Growing interest in wind power for off-grid glamping
31st December 2019
Many farmers are looking to install wind turbines to power glamping sites, according to UK manufacturer FuturEnergy, which has launched the first remote-controlled micro wind turbine.
Head to Tow
20th December 2019
A Free Trailer safety Towing App giving quick and easy access to manufacturers daily, monthly and preseason checks at the click of a button.
Farming organisations react to election results
13th December 2019
Boris Johnson has pledged to “get Brexit done” by 31 January “no ifs, no buts,” in his victory speech after a landslide victory for the Conservatives.
Jeremy Clarkson tries to use barking drone to herd sheep
12th December 2019
New farmer Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he doesn’t have a sheepdog and instead tried to herd his sheep using a drone with a speaker attached to the top.
