UK farmers dismayed after Ag Bill amendment rejected
15th May 2020
Despite the government’s commitment to protect British farming and food standards, MPs have voted to reject an amendment to the Agriculture Bill, which would have prevented lower-standard food imports. The
British strawberry season commences early
15th May 2020
British strawberry growers are excited to announce that the much-anticipated British strawberry season is now here. Warmer and sunnier April weather has meant that the season has started around a
Unlocking income opportunities on your farm
14th May 2020
In these times of uncertainty with the implications of Brexit, subsidy withdrawal and the yet-to-be-realised global consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, challenges within the agricultural sector seem more testing than
MPs urged to speak up for food and farming during crucial Agriculture Bill debate
13th May 2020
The NFU has convened a huge coalition of farming, environmental and animal welfare organisations to write to all 650 MPs and urge them to ensure the new Agriculture Bill includes
Comprehensive safety measures unveiled as JCB production resumes
12th May 2020
JCB today (12th May) announced a partial re-starting of production at five of its UK factories as a comprehensive package of safety measures is rolled out to protect employees in
Cover crop costs calculated by AHDB research
11th May 2020
Cover crop strategies – designed to protect margins, capitalise on farm payments and maximise environmental benefits – are essential, according to AHDB-funded research. The ADAS-led research highlighted the short-term gross
Welsh farmers join forces to deliver food message to the public
11th May 2020
More than 50 NFU Cymru members have united in a defiant video message declaring their commitment to continuing to feed the nation throughout the Coronavirus outbreak and beyond. The video
New folding forks boost loader productivity
9th May 2020
Hydraulic-folding forks designed for shifting large quantities of forage and similar materials were launched earlier this year to further boost the productivity of JCB’s highest-output wheeled loaders, especially when working
How to grow a 5t/ha combinable pea crop
8th May 2020
Growing demand, exciting new uses and development of high consistency genetics, mean combinable peas have much to offer UK growers – but just how easy is it to include them
Farm asks children for rainbows to raise money for NHS
7th May 2020
Suffolk farmer Sophie Clayton is asking children to send in rainbow drawings to create a wrap for the farm’s new combine harvester, with £1 being donated to the NHS for