Farmers protest as Boris Johnson accused of failing to take action on staffing crisis

Following weeks of mounting concern and frustration, pig farmers have taken to the streets to protest, gathering outside the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester on 4th October to highlight the current sector crisis.

NFU calls for delay and urgent review of BPS reductions in 2022 and 2023

The NFU is calling for an urgent review of Defra’s future farming programme for England, including the postponement of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) reductions in 2022 and 2023, as farmers and growers continue to deal with multiple challenges which are causing severe disruptions to essential food producing businesses.

Diversification: Where to begin

As diversification becomes increasingly important to rural businesses, James Whilding, managing director of Acorus Rural Property Services Ltd, offers advice on potential barriers and how to get started.

Diesel thefts could rise amid fuel crisis, insurer warns

Farmers are being urged to be vigilant and strengthen security in case recent fuel shortages draw thieves to the countryside.

World’s largest vertical farm being built in the UK

The Jones Food Company (JFC), owner of Europe’s largest vertical farm near Scunthorpe, has today broken ground on what will become the world’s largest vertical farm.

Farm for the Future programme announced

A new programme from the Prince’s Countryside Fund promises to help farmers understand the policy changes that will affect the future of their farm businesses.

Farming bodies react as US set to accept British lamb again

For the first time since 1989 the US may allow the importation of British Lamb. Following comments from Boris Johnson, UK farming bodies have reacted to the news.

Health and safety on farms: what can be done?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently said that more needs to be done to improve the standards of health and safety on farms following a number of recent fatalities.

Relief as short-term deal allows CO2 production to restart

The government has made an agreement with CF Fertilisers, to allow it to reopen one of its plants amid soaring gas prices, following concerns over imminent food shortages.

AIC calls on Government to work with industry to solve fertiliser crisis

The UK and several European fertiliser manufacturers have suspended fertiliser production due to unprecedented gas prices.

Dangerous Occupations Report 2021: Farming is revealed as the second riskiest industry

A new report has investigated the dangers that UK workers face across the country, revealing that farming is the second most dangerous industry.

Defra’s agri-food export plans “a positive step”

The government has announced a series of steps to help UK farmers access the UK’s export potential.

© Farmers Guide 2024. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Policy

Website Design by Unity Online

We have moved!

We’ve now moved to our new office in Stowmarket. If you wish to contact us please use our new address:

Unit 3-4 Boudicca Road, Suffolk Central Business Park, Stowmarket, IP14 1WF

Thank you,

The Farmers Guide Team