Two convicted after £45K thefts from farms
23rd February 2022
Two men appeared for sentencing after a string of high value thefts from farms across west Somerset in the first half of 2020.
Southern-based dealer purchases Hereford premises
23rd February 2022
T H White has announced the purchase of the former J G Plant site in Tillington Road, north-west Hereford.
Thousands of claims already made following storm damage, rural insurer reports
22nd February 2022
NFU Mutual says it received over two claims per minute at its busiest point due to damage caused by Storm Eunice.
Storm Eunice: Safety tips issued for farmers
17th February 2022
High speed winds are expected to strike this Friday (18th) and the Met Office has issued a red weather warning for south west England and South Wales.
Unlock your land’s potential with a campsite
8th February 2022
The demand for UK camping holidays has never been higher. With the promise of simpler holidays, surrounded by nature and all the benefits it brings to wellbeing, tens of thousands of families have ensured campsites up and down the country are booked for months in advance.
Dairy retail sales soar on pre-pandemic levels
8th February 2022
Supermarket sales of all dairy products remain higher than they were pre-pandemic, with an extra 302 million litres of milk bought last year compared to 2019, according to AHDB figures.
Lump Sum Exit Scheme to open in April, govt confirms
8th February 2022
Farmers who wish to leave the industry will be able to apply for a lump sum payment from the government.
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Farm insurance: How to get better value
7th February 2022
Getting good value, good service and up-to-date cover is vital for all farms and rural businesses. A-Plan Rural shares some key pieces of advice.
Witham Group raises over £100K for charity as it celebrates a century in business
4th February 2022
Witham Group has announced the total raised at its latest fundraising ball as it celebrates its 100th year in business.
Farming industry’s annual open day to focus on health
31st January 2022
Whether it is healthy soil, healthy food or a healthy mind, LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS) returns this June with a focus on the many health benefits that can be found on farm.
Inflation to hit farm business margins in 2022
28th January 2022
Rising costs will be crucial to farm business planning over the next six months as high rates of inflation impact the UK agricultural economy, according to the latest AHDB Agri-Market Outlook.
Govt launches partnership to tackle agricultural challenges
27th January 2022
The UK Agriculture Partnership (UKAP) is a new forum, which the government says will bring stakeholders together to work on shared issues facing the sector.
