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Scotland to host World Agritourism Conference in 2026

Scotland’s agri-tourism sector is celebrating after being selected to host the World Agritourism Conference in 2026.  The announcement was made in Bolzano, Italy at a gathering of world leaders in…

CEREAL DRILLS

KRM adds seed-and-fertiliser model to Sola box drill range

North Yorkshire importer KRM has added a twin-hopper model to its range of Spanish-made Sola mechanical box drills. The introduction of the 3m-wide SD-3115 follows increased demand from growers looking…

COMPLIANCE

Red Tractor appoints new interim chairman

Red Tractor has announced the appointment of a new interim chairman following the departure of Christine Tacon from the role. Alistair Mackintosh, currently vice-chairman of the farm assurance scheme membership,…

FLY-TIPPING

Tories pledge points on driving licences for fly-tippers

Fly-tippers could face up to six penalty points on their driving licences, under new proposals by the Conservatives ahead of the general election. The pledge, which will be included in…

NEWS

Former CLA president appointed to Natural England board

Cotswolds farmer and former Country Land and Business Association (CLA) president, Mark Tufnell, has been appointed to the board of Natural England. Mr Tufnell will initially serve for a three-year…

CRIME

Growers warned after organised break-in at agchem store

Growers and distributors of plant protection products (PPPs) are being warned to be on high alert after a well-organised break-in at a secure distributor store. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC)…

BEEF

Livestock leaders see ‘potential benefits’ of cattle EID

Livestock representatives from the four main farming unions agree there are real potential benefits to introducing bovine electronic identification. These range from efficiency and animal health and welfare gains to…

TRANSITION

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Farmers and landowners in England are being encouraged to apply a positive mindset when considering applying for the new Sustainable Farming Incentive offer and how it fits in best with…

 

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NEWS

Editor's view: Facing hard truths about young farmer culture

I love the farming community. I love farmers. I spend my life advocating for you and I’m incredibly proud to do it. But as a staunch friend, I have a…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Meaning of life discovered on Wrexham farm

I’m about to claim something that’s groundbreaking in the extreme. So if you’re not already sitting down while reading this, you may want to pull up a chair. Humans of…