All news articles NEWSOpinion: BBC - let’s look at the case for the defenceNow that we no longer have the fictional bogeyman that is the European Union to blame for this nation’s many and varied problems (though large numbers steadfastly do so), who… BOVINE TBQ&A: Chief vet outlines bovine TB strategy for NINorthern Ireland’s chief vet, Robert Huey, explains the next steps in the government policy to eradicate bovine TB in cattle herds. What are your key areas of research and development… CRIMEMultiple tractor GPS systems stolen in East Yorkshire farm raidsPolice are urging farmers in the East Riding of Yorkshire to step up security following a spate of tractor GPS thefts. Thieves broke into more than a dozen tractors across… NEWSFarmers and consumers are losers in skewed market, says DysonBritain’s biggest farmer, Sir James Dyson, has warned that consumers and farmers are both losing out in a market that is “fundamentally skewed”. The entrepreneur said it is retailers who… NEWSOpinion: BBC's bias is damaging farming's reputationBefore I morph completely into “Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells”, I'd like to put it on record that I'm a fan of the BBC as a public subscription broadcaster. Having suffered… NEWSCoronavirus: ‘Rural areas in danger of being left behind’Farm groups want the government to commit more funding to rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. A new report, Rebuilding Rural: Growing Back Better, called… NEWSFW Podcast Episode 26: Storms on the way and when to drill?In this week's podcast: it's raining and storms are on their way – could we be looking at a repeat of last year's wet autumn? We look at the long-term… HEALTH AND SAFETYSplitting seed bags cause on-farm safety riskArable farmers with seed held over from last winter are being warned to take care when handling big bags, following widespread reports of bags splitting. Robin Aird, who manages the… NEWSFW Opinion: Farming needs cast-iron guarantee on food importsThere was an almost audible sigh of relief earlier this week, as the House of Lords backed a number of amendments to the Agriculture Bill to afford greater protection from… NEWSEU will not block food imports from UK, says governmentThe EU will not attempt to block food imports from the UK after the Brexit transition period ends, according to the government. The government says it is satisfied that the… NEWSFire crews tackle major barn blaze on Cheshire farmFirefighters had to work through the night to tackle a major farm blaze that ripped through a barn, destroying more than 8,000 bales. In total, 23 fire engines from Cheshire… HEALTH AND SAFETYFour farm deaths in a fortnight prompt stark safety warningFour farm fatalities in just over a fortnight have rocked the industry and prompted a stark safety message to anyone in contact with machinery or livestock. The incidents happened between… ENVIRONMENTFarmers key in fight against climate change – ministerGrowers and livestock producers must take action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, a government minister has warned. Although emissions had fallen over… CRIMEWhy farmers want stronger action on hare coursingExtreme weather and the coronavirus pandemic resulted in a challenging harvest for farmers across the country, who must now deal with the next threat – criminals taking advantage of bare… CRIMEHunt saboteur gave police 'tampered' video of farmer assaultA man has been convicted by a jury after he used edited footage to falsely bolster his claim that a farmer had assaulted him on the farmer’s land. Hunt saboteur… FARM POLICYLords vote to protect farmers from substandard food importsThe government is coming under more pressure to ban food imports that do not match UK standards, following historic votes in the House of Lords on Tuesday night (22 September).… ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMESEustice unveils details of ‘stepping stone’ subsidy schemeMinisters have unveiled initial details about government plans of an interim support scheme for English farmers during the early years of transition to a post-Brexit agricultural policy. Defra secretary George… NEWSTributes to popular teacher killed by cowsA deputy head teacher has died after he was trampled by cows in a field near Richmond, North Yorkshire. David Clark, who was deputy head at nearby Richmond School, died… More articles
