Farmers advised to start planning to benefit from new revenue streams this summer
10th February 2024
Farmers are being encouraged to try out business diversification and start planning how to introduce agritourism on their farms ahead of this summer.
Restructuring finance: Milking robots bring new success to family dairy
9th February 2024
UK Agricultural Finance believes in supporting farmers to invest in their agricultural business with farm loans. Many established farm businesses that have been in the family for a long time will require some form of restructuring, and this may require restructuring finance.
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A sky-high revolution in crop research
9th February 2024
Drone technology is poised to bring about a significant transformation in crop research in the coming years, according to agronomy company Agrii.
Daring new chocolate flavour for broccoli-lovers launches for Valentine’s Day
9th February 2024
An unusual box of chocolates has been launched just before Valentine’s Day. Tenderstem broccoli has dared to marry its flavours with premium British chocolatier, Chococo, for this limited-edition, divisive new gift.
AHDB levy rate increase approved by ministers
7th February 2024
Levy rate increases proposed by the AHDB for the Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sectors have received approval from ministers at Defra and the Devolved Administrations.
Another council shows support for farmers by keeping meat and dairy options
7th February 2024
Suffolk County Council has become the latest local authority to keep meat options on the table, supporting local farmers and food producers.
Will snow hit the UK this week? How you can protect your farm
6th February 2024
With this week expected to bring a return of freezing weather conditions, farmers have been warned to take measures that will help protect their farms and avoid taking unnecessary risks while driving.
Agronomists speak about ‘unforeseen’ SFI consequences
1st February 2024
Agronomists speak about “unforeseen consequences” of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) amid a briefing with Defra representatives on the updated 2024 scheme.
Krone Finance launches new spring deals on UK hire purchases
31st January 2024
Krone Finance has launched its latest finance deals on hire purchases of Krone’s forage and grassland equipment in the UK.
Farmers protesting in Paris are “inspired” by Jeremy Clarkson
30th January 2024
Jeremy Clarkson has shared his support for French farmers, who say they share many of the same challenges as British farms.
UK-Canada trade deal: UK govt has made “the right decision”
29th January 2024
Farming groups have welcomed the government’s decision to halt negotiations with Canada for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) – owing to disagreements on hormone treated beef and import taxes on British cheese.
Young shepherdess crushed to death by overloaded quad bike
29th January 2024
A 22-year-old shepherdess was crushed to death when her quad bike – overloaded with weed killer – toppled over while she worked on farmland in the Cotswolds, an inquest heard.