M&S backs British farming
30th April 2020
M&S is championing British farming and pledging support for its family of nearly 10,000 farmers across the UK as they face ever-growing challenges during these exceptional times.
The agricultural show will go on…
30th April 2020
Hundreds of agricultural shows up and down the country forced to cancel owing the Coronavirus Pandemic, to honour them, The Greatest Agricultural show was born and will go online on the 2nd May.
Farmers post online videos to help with #LockdownLearning
29th April 2020
Parents now faced with home schooling their children in lockdown will no doubt be grateful for the rising number of farmers who are posting educational videos online.
The Prince’s Countryside Fund awards emergency grants
29th April 2020
The Prince’s Countryside Fund has awarded over £120,000 of funding to 62 community-led projects dealing with the impact of Covid-19 across the UK.
Extra month to submit BPS applications
28th April 2020
The window for farmers to apply for BPS payments or to claim funding for environmental and woodland work has been extended by one month, due to the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Holidaying bees help the fruit orchards bloom at Hadlow Estate
28th April 2020
More than 680,000 bees are on a unique spring break at the Hadlow Estate in Kent, to help it get the very best from its fruit orchards.
Three inspiring farmers win the use of New Holland machines for a year
28th April 2020
Donald MacSween, Rob David, and Abbi Mason have each won the use of a New Holland machine for a year – a Telehandler, a T6 tractor, and a Boomer 40 compact tractor.
Farmers with coronavirus symptoms can now get tested
27th April 2020
All essential workers in England, including farmers and food chain workers, can now get tested for Covid-19 if they are showing symptoms, the government has announced.
Precision tech used to thank farmers and the NHS
27th April 2020
A group of farmers and manufacturers have come together to thank the NHS and the farming industry for their efforts during this time of national crisis.
Vulnerable farmers offered support ‘Across the Hedgerow’
27th April 2020
Farmers in Northern Ireland who are older, vulnerable or isolated can seek support from a new initiative called Across the Hedgerow, which aims to reduce fear and improve mental and emotional wellbeing.
Ancient flour mill resumes production to help feed the nation
24th April 2020
An ancient flour mill on the River Stour has decided to resume full-time production after 50 years to help tackle food shortages due to Covid-19.
Rural families ‘alarmed’ by lockdown exercise advice
24th April 2020
New guidelines that suggest people are allowed to drive to the countryside to exercise have caused anxiety among those in rural areas, who fear they may be put at risk by an influx of walkers.
