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Fire is one of the biggest threats to farmers’ lives and property and dry summer weather only heightens the risk. Cherry Products’ high performance fire extinguishers offer greater peace of mind and even save time and money on servicing costs.

The food assurance scheme has outlined what is changing in its revised farm standards from November after listening to industry feedback.

Popular farm safety app Smart Farmer went live with two new features this month – lone working and field hazard identification – adding to its already impressive list of safety offerings. With the number of farm deaths and injuries still at a troublingly high level, these features are a must-have for farmers and farm workers.

Stress and fatigue have been identified as a key cause of agricultural accidents by researchers from the University of Aberdeen.  

The NFU and the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) have teamed up to issue advice for members about the problems caused by a lack of labour in the food supply chain.

Independent research firm, IFF Research are searching for recent AgriTech graduates or anyone currently working in the AgriTech field.

Claas has entered a cooperative venture with Dutch start-up AgXeed B.V. and acquired a minority shareholding in the company’s international funding round as a mark of its commitment.

The second half of the report into our nations eating habits looks to examine the strengths and flaws of the entire food system from farm to fork.

The Dorset farmer campaigning to change the law following the death of his now-famous Highland cow, Gladis, is one step closer to the so-called ‘Gladis Law’ being passed.

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with industry partners, KURA Human Factors to develop a training course designed specifically for farmers.

Farmers have raised concerns over whether a future owner of Morrisons would stand by its payment practices and relationships with food producers.

In a new essay for the BBC Radio 4 Today programme, Prince Charles has praised those working towards a sustainable food system, whilst issuing a warning that the future of the family farm is in danger.