Everything farmers should know about new hedgerow regulations
6th March 2024
Farmers will have to follow new rules aimed at maintaining protection for hedgerows. According to Defra, the regulations will be introduced “as soon as Parliamentary time allows”.
Welsh farmer protests begin with Wrexham roadblock
12th February 2024
20 tractors pulled up outside Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths’ office, as farming industry leaders urge that protests and blockading public roads should always be “the last resort” following strike concerns in Wales.
‘Time for change’: NFU and AHDB announce review of farm assurance
24th January 2024
The NFU and AHDB will carry out a review of farm assurance schemes as a whole, following the recent controversy over Red Tractor’s Greener Farms Commitment.
JAN 2024
What would the cost need to be, to ensure farmers made sure every load was 100% fit for purpose?
21st December 2023
The list of store-keeping issues that we deal with is huge but in most cases rejections can be avoidable if there is more attention to detail.
Penalty notices introduced for animal health and welfare offences
12th December 2023
Offences include keeping animals in a poor living environment, repeated overdue TB testing or breaching avian flu housing orders.
Red Tractor: Consultants brought in to complete review
28th November 2023
The NFU has appointed consultants Campbell Tickell to complete the independent review into Red Tractor’s governance.
DEC 2023
Tips on PTO safety and maintenance to combat a major cause of farm accidents
26th November 2023
Accidents involving power take-off (PTO) shafts are among the most common causes of serious injury when operating farm machinery. To help raise awareness of PTO safety, Kramp, the agricultural spare parts supplier, has issued guidance to farmers to minimise the risk of an incident occurring and reduce PTO wear through proper set-up.
Red Tractor halts new standards and modules amid NFU review
31st October 2023
All new Red Tractor standards and additional modules have been put on hold until the first NFU independent review is complete.
NOV 2023
Are you prepared for new slurry legislation?
24th October 2023
The recent Slurry Forum 2023 brought together industry experts to discuss upcoming legislation and government funding, as well as a run-down of the options for storage, covers, additives and testing. Livestock editor Sarah Kidby reports.
Calls for Red Tractor review after recent controversies
20th October 2023
Following the recent introduction of a voluntary environment, Red Tractor has come under significant criticism from farmers and farming groups for “taking a step too far”. NSA is calling for a review of its governance and future direction, while the AHDB said it supports discussion on the future of farm assurance.
Red Tractor comes under fire for new environmental module
11th October 2023
Farmers have fiercely criticised the introduction of a voluntary environment module by Red Tractor, which is due to be available from next year.
Lantra upgrades rodent management training courses to help protect birds of prey
25th October 2022
The awarding organisation is supporting the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) in its efforts to help safeguard the health of birds of prey.