General election 2024: Which party will do most for British farming?

Following the prime minister’s announcement that the general election will be held on 4th July, the big question arises: which party will do most for British farming? 

Vegan milk producer Oatly quits plans to build its first UK factory 

A plant-based drink manufacturer, Oatly, has confirmed it will not be going ahead with the launch of its first UK factory. 

Tuckwells completes acquisition of turf care business

P Tuckwell Ltd, the John Deere dealer across the South East and East of England, has completed the acquisition of Tomlinson Groundcare Ltd.

£11m historic Essex farm has been put up for sale

A 900-acre farm located in the picturesque village of Little Sampford in North Essex has been put up for sale for £10,950,000. 

New technologies saving time, money and lives to be showcased at Cereals 2024

The Cereals Event is known for being a stage for launches and debuts, and this year will be no different. Visitors to this year’s show will once again be treated to a myriad of new technology. 

World Milk Day 2024: Why dairy products are so important

Today marks World Milk Day, an international awareness day that celebrates the importance of dairy products. 

Meet Cereals 2024 exhibitor, Nationwide Precast Concrete

Nationwide Precast Concrete will be one of the exhibitors at Cereals 2024. The company’s representatives will be showcasing a range of its concrete products.

Farmer sentenced after serious cattle attack

A West Yorkshire farmer whose cattle trampled a man to death and left his wife paralysed has pleaded guilty to health and safety failings. 

Farmers warned to not cut corners on safety this harvest

Farmers are expected to be under more pressure than ever during harvest this year, as challenging weather delayed farm operations.

Jeremy Clarkson: Send youngsters to farms rather than national service 

Responding to the Prime Minister’s plans to bring back national service for 18-year-olds, Jeremy Clarkson has a different idea. 

Further support for farmers hit by flooding announced

Defra has announced that more funding will be made available for farmers affected by flooding and exceptional wet weather. The NFU, which called for this greater support, warmly welcomed the news. 

Next steps announced for farm assurance review

A review of farm assurance, set up by the UK and Ireland’s farming unions and the AHDB, has just announced its next steps.

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