Taking an alternative approach to crops
28th June 2020
Experts are investigating ways to create new foods and related products from alternative crops to maximise the use of locally produced food and drink. Specialists from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Waitrose says it will not stock low quality imports
26th June 2020
New Waitrose boss James Bailey has said the retailer will not stock lower quality food imports such as chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef, even if the UK strikes a trade
Move to reopen rural tourism welcomed
25th June 2020
Rural tourism businesses will be able to reopen from 4th July, the government has announced, prompting a sigh of relief from rural organisations. Boris Johnson announced yesterday (23rd June) that
9 in 10 anticipate increased need for farming charities over next five years
24th June 2020
Over 90% of contributors anticipate a greater need for farming support organisations over the next five years, a new survey conducted by The Farming Community Network (FCN) has shown. The
NSA urges Government to stand by UK farmers as further trade talks begin
23rd June 2020
The National Sheep Association is once again reminding the UK Government to consider the broader potential ramifications of new trade deals, as talks with New Zealand and Australia begin. NSA
KWS FIREFLY – Illuminate your wheat with a touch of magic!
22nd June 2020
New to the Recommended List in 2019, KWS Firefly is the UK’s highest yielding Group 3 milling wheat at 102% of controls. It is a brilliant addition to the true
Fund to support dairy farmers opens for applications
22nd June 2020
The dairy response fund has opened for applications from eligible dairy farmers in England in need of support following the coronavirus outbreak. To be eligible for support from the fund,
Ben Burgess announces opening of Oakham site
19th June 2020
Ben Burgess are pleased to announce the company opened a temporary site for Ben Burgess Oakham on 15th June 2020. The site is at Woodside Farm, Empingham, LE15 8QD. Plans
UK Govt ‘must not betray British farmers’ – Jimmy Doherty
19th June 2020
Suffolk farmer and TV presenter Jimmy Doherty has warned of dire consequences for British agriculture and the health of the nation, if the government does not stand by its promise
Over 1 million people sign food standards petition
18th June 2020
A petition urging the government not to allow cheap, low-quality imports to undermine British farmers has now reached over one million signatures in just over two weeks. The NFU, which