Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop ‘cheaper than Aldi’
25th February 2020
Former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson invited fans to the first opening of his farm shop on Saturday, where he sold produce grown on his 1000-acre farm, Diddly Squat, in
Simple safety for ATV users
24th February 2020
When you think of a farmer’s vehicles, the first ones that come to mind are tractors and all-terrain vehicles (ATV). These are the cornerstone of any farm. However, what an
Three crop rule derogation urgently needed to manage flood impacts
24th February 2020
With thousands of farmers across the country battling floods after Storm Dennis and unable to get onto their land to plant crops, farming organisations from across the UK have asked
Turning farm waste into high-protein animal feed
21st February 2020
Waste products from farms could be used to produce a high-energy, low-cost and environmentally-friendly feed for livestock. Scientists from the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth
Viral tweet from farmer at breaking point is met with global support
20th February 2020
Unaware that her post would soon create a media storm, 20-year-old Ffion Hooson of Denbighshire, Wales, wrote a heart-felt plea on Twitter regarding her on-going struggles with farming. ‘I’m 20
Get to grips with grain markets at Cereals 2020
18th February 2020
Grain marketing is a key aspect of any arable business, yet getting the best out of it can be tricky. That’s why the Cereals Event has introduced a new feature
Rural fly-tipping figures on the rise
15th February 2020
The continued rise of large fly-tipping incidents across England affects two thirds of farmers, with the clean-up cost per incident averaging at £1,000 per landowner, the National Rural Crime Network
JCB cuts production levels amid coronavirus outbreak
14th February 2020
British manufacturer JCB is set to cut working hours for thousands of its staff due to predicted supply issues caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The move will mean a 34-hour
Quad bike complacency is a killer, warns rural risk expert
13th February 2020
A rural insurance specialist is warning farmers not to underestimate the dangers of quad bike use, as Health and Safety Executive figures reveal 26 all-terrain vehicle (ATV)-related deaths since 2010.
John Deere announces dealer expansion plans
11th February 2020
John Deere dealers Ben Burgess and Farol are set to expand their businesses into the East Midlands during 2020. Both businesses are now actively recruiting staff and acquiring new state