Farming community pays tribute to Maimie Paterson 

British farming community has paid tribute to Maimie Paterson who passed away at the age of 77. 

Friends restore Massey Ferguson 35x for 5,500-mile challenge along Britain’s coast

A restored classic Massey Ferguson 35x from 1960s set off from the Black Isle for a 5,500-mile coastal Road Rage Cowboy challenge in support of five charities.

Tick testing demand rises amid growing Lyme disease concerns

A Scottish laboratory reports a growing demand for a test that detects bacteria in ticks responsible for causing Lyme disease in humans. 

NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Wales woman farmer of the year named

Robbie Alman-Wilson, a beef and sheep farmer from Llanbister, Powys, has been announced as the 27th winner of the NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Wales Woman Farmer of the Year Award.

Government urged to act as one pub closes every day

According to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association, one pub is set to close every single day in 2025 across Great Britain.

Fixing rural connectivity is key to unlocking full potential of British farming

The latest NFU Digital Access Survey reveals that broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas continues to lag behind the needs of British farming businesses — with more than one in five respondents reporting they cannot access even a ‘decent’ internet speed.

Transition period starts next summer to ban lead shots

The sale and use of lead shot for live quarry and clay shooting will be banned after a three-year transition, starting from next summer. 

Hawkstone advert with farmers’ choir banned from TV and radio

Jeremy Clarkson has expressed his disappointment after a Hawkstone advert that featured a farmers’ choir was banned from broadcasting.

Kaleb Cooper launches new website for contracting business 

The contractor and Clarkson’s Farm star announced the launch of his new website, with merchandise and meat boxes now available.

“I’m always trying to think of the family”

We spoke to farmer Ben Aveling on the Farmers Guide Podcast about the highs and lows of his diversifications over the past 20 years.

Postal service changes must not harm rural communities

Campaigner Countryside Alliance has issued a firm warning following news of Royal Mail’s reduced delivery of second-class letters.

Help needed to open ‘Merry Moos’ mental and physical wellbeing farm

A former farmer, Pip Langdown, and a small team of volunteers have taken on a challenge to open a mental and physical wellbeing farm for people in need. They are now looking for supporters to get the not-for-profit venture off the ground.

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