Funding helps North Wales artisan cheese maker expand operations
23rd August 2023
Dr Carrie Rimes, a former grassland ecologist turned artisan cheese-maker, recently hosted minister Lesley Griffiths on her new award-winning sheep milk dairy in Bethesda, Gwynedd, which was realised through government funding and support from the local council.
“Support British farmers”, consumers urged as farms battle challenging weather and rising imports
18th August 2023
The National Sheep Association is highlighting the importance of British consumers having access to high quality, affordable British food, that also benefits the countryside and farming communities.
Britain’s top PYO farms shortlisted for national awards
18th August 2023
Some of the UK’s best pick your own farms have been shortlisted for the national Farm Retail Awards.
Deadline extended for Countryside Stewardship applications
18th August 2023
As poor weather has made for a particularly challenging harvest, Defra has extended the application window for CS Mid Tier agreements until mid-September.
Combine harvester blaze in Suffolk spread to three acres of cut crop
17th August 2023
Four appliances and a UniMog were deployed to a scene on the outskirts of Ipswich after a fire broke out inside a combine harvester.
Analysis reveals further opportunities for red meat and dairy exports
14th August 2023
New analysis conducted by AHDB has highlighted potential markets for UK red meat in Central and South America and Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as longer-term opportunities for dairy in South Africa.
Farmers must have a say in the rollout of new energy infrastructure, NFU says
11th August 2023
The NFU is calling for farmers to be considered in government plans to roll out new energy infrastructure and given the chance to have their say due to the impact this will have on rural businesses and food production.
NFU: “I have never known such volatility in the food system”
10th August 2023
To mark the day the UK would run out of food if relying solely on produce grown domestically from 1st January, the NFU is calling on the government to prioritise food production and protect national food security in the face of global challenges.
50 gilt pigs stolen from a paddock in Suffolk
9th August 2023
Police are investigating the theft, which occurred between 3pm on 4th August and 10am on 8th August.
Applicants wanted for Scotland’s ‘Diversified Farm of the Year’ award
9th August 2023
Farmers from all sectors who have invested in creating an additional income stream for their business are encouraged to enter Scotland’s ‘Diversified Farm of the Year 2023’ award, with the winner set to receive widespread recognition at the Scottish Agricultural Awards in October.
PM urged to scrap ban on new oil boilers
9th August 2023
New oil burners are set to be banned in homes not connected to the gas grid by 2026, which campaigners warn will force rural communities to make costly upgrades to electric alternatives.
Beyond Meat revenue falls by 30% due to ‘softer demand’ for plant-based products
9th August 2023
Meat alternatives brand Beyond Meat has seen its sales decline by nearly a third in the second quarter of 2023, as consumers opt for more affordable animal protein and the health credentials of plant-based meat are called into question by many.
