£1.6m fund launches to help farmers manage water resources
24th April 2024
Groups of farmers will be offered support to work together to store water and protect against the impact of drought through a new fund launched by the government.
Earth Day 2024: Driving productivity and profitability in a sustainable way
22nd April 2024
On 18th April, farmers were invited to attend the second South East Future of Farming Conference held at Plumpton Collage, with all proceeds from the ticket sales being donated to RABI. Farmers Guide editor, Rachel Hicks, was there.
Openfield launches electric trial for its transport operations
17th April 2024
Openfield Group, the British farmer-owned co-operative, has teamed up with Voltloader to trial fully electric trucks with the aim of reducing carbon emissions.
King Charles plans to set up huge solar farm on his Norfolk estate
16th April 2024
Plans have been submitted to build 2,000 solar panels at the Sandringham royal estate that belongs to King Charles III.
River Wye action plan revealed
15th April 2024
The River Wye action plan has been launched to preserve the long-term health of the river. It will include the introduction of up to a £35 million grant for poultry manure management equipment as well as the appointment of a new ‘river champion’ and taskforce.
Farming bosses welcome government response to independent review on Dartmoor
11th April 2024
The British farming community warmly welcomed the recent government response to the independent review of Dartmoor, saying that it has carefully considered given recommendations and offered workable solutions for everyone.
Lynx debate reignites as exhibition is set to go on tour in the UK
11th April 2024
The question of lynx reintroduction to the UK has resurfaced, with some farmers arguing in favour of the scheme, despite ongoing concerns about the impacts to livestock.
Flooding fund opens today to support affected farmers
9th April 2024
A fund to help farmers affected by flooding has just been launched. The Farming Recovery Fund is set to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding earlier this year.
Norfolk farm to screen inspiring documentary about farmers’ regenerative journey
5th April 2024
A Norfolk farm will screen an inspiring documentary about a group of British farmers transforming the way they produce food.
Farmers need flooding fund to open following wettest winter in decades
5th April 2024
Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for the flood fund to open as soon as possible following farmers fears for the 2024 harvest after one of the wettest and stormiest winters in decades.
Would you like to help track UK hedgehogs?
31st March 2024
Volunteers are needed to help sort artificial intelligence data to track the declining UK hedgehog population.
SFI cap welcomed by farming groups
28th March 2024
Farming groups have expressed relief that the government has listened to the sector’s growing fears that environmental schemes could pose a threat to food security.