2021 NAAC contracting survey published
24th May 2021
A new survey of contracting prices for 2021-22 has been published by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC), giving a UK national average to help contractors and farmers benchmark
Amazon Prime unveils first look at Jeremy Clarkson’s farming series
22nd May 2021
Jeremy Clarkson’s new series, launching in June, is set to show the serious challenges of farming and the emotional consequences of failure, as it follows the Grand Tour star on
UK to offer Australia tariff-free trade despite fears of serious damage to British farmers, reports say
21st May 2021
The UK government is reportedly set to offer Australia a tariff-free, quota-free trade deal despite warnings that it could seriously harm British farmers, according to a report in the Financial
Farmers urged to take action as rural crime soars
20th May 2021
With rural crime on the rise, making sure your farm security is up to scratch has never been more important. 24 Networks and Security, which works with farmers nationwide to
Staying safe this silage season
19th May 2021
Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging farmers to make safety their first priority as a delayed silage first cut gets underway. Andy Manson, Managing Director of NFU Mutual Risk
New tyre technology to improve harvest efficiency
18th May 2021
Checking combine harvester tyres ahead of, and during, a busy harvest is essential to increase operational efficiency, reduce tyre damage, and minimise soil compaction. Continental CombineMaster tyres can now be
New Holland and The Prince’s Countryside Trust announce winners of annual Up to Speed scheme
17th May 2021
New Holland Agriculture has partnered with The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) for the second year in their Up to Speed joint scheme, which aims to support young farmers, new entrants,
Jamie Oliver hit by thieves who stole new tractor and trailer
13th May 2021
Jamie Oliver has reportedly been left “unimpressed” after recovering his own stolen tractor, having reported it stolen to police. According to The Sun, the chef gave police CCTV grabs and
Fundraiser set up for teenager left devastated by tractor scam
5th May 2021
A fundraiser set up to help 14-year-old Harvey regain some of his savings and “restore his faith in humanity” after he was targeted by an online scam, has so far
Farmers warned to up security amid surge in GPS thefts
2nd May 2021
Farmers are being warned to increase security in farmyards after thefts of expensive GPS kit were reported in East Anglia, the Midlands and North West of England. “We’re seeing a