All news articles ENVIRONMENT50% cut in NI livestock 'not enough' to lower emissionsNorthern Ireland’s farmers have expressed their grave concern at plans to substantially scale back livestock production as part of the drive to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The suggestions come… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 53: Farm fatalities, incomes and water qualityMore than 50 people have lost their lives in farm-related accidents over the past year. It's a shocking statistic – equivalent to one person a week going to work on… NEWSFed-up farmers reveal extent of fly-tipping in countrysideFarmers have shared pictures and videos of fly-tipping as part of renewed efforts to illustrate the extent of the problem in the countryside and force tougher sanctions for offenders. A… NEWSFW Opinion: Would it kill you to not ask for help?Farming is a dangerous job. There is simply no getting around it. I have recently returned to London after spending two weeks at home during lambing and calving season. It… NEWSMachinery dealer quits exports over ‘lunacy’ of inspectionsAn East Sussex machinery dealer has stopped exporting abroad because of the “lunacy” involved in obtaining the plant health certificates required since the UK left the EU. Alec Holt, who… CRIMEMore eBay tractor scam victims tell us their storiesMore farmer victims of a sophisticated eBay tractor scam have come forward to share their heart-breaking stories of financial loss. It comes after Farmers Weekly exclusively revealed last week that… ENVIRONMENTNFU Cymru demands investigation into river pollution claimsThe Welsh government and Natural Resources Wales have been urged to investigate claims that untreated sewage has been dumped in the River Usk. NFU Cymru has written to rural affairs… NEWSBucks farmer trampled to death by bulls, inquest hearsA much-loved farmer known for his big personality was trampled to death when he climbed into a pen housing 17 uncastrated bulls, an inquest jury heard. Oliver Bowden, 56, who… NEWSBlue Peter drops anti-meat message after farmer backlashThe CBBC television programme Blue Peter has dropped an anti-meat pledge that was part of a climate challenge for viewers to earn a green badge, after a backlash from farmers.… CRIMETractor scam victim gets £8,500 back after FW storyAn arable farmer who was conned out of £8,500 in an eBay tractor scam has spoken of his delight after getting his money back. Seb Blake, who farms in Chelmsford,… NEWSOpinion: Looking for balance with split block-calvingAs we move towards the annual peak of British milk production, I find myself asking, what does the future hold for spring block-calving herds in the UK? As a new… NEWSOpinion: We're having the wrong debate about the AHDBAfter the recent debacle over the vote on the AHDB horticulture and potato levies, and with more votes to come in 2022, many questions were raised about how to judge… HEALTH AND SAFETYFarmers warned to look out for cyclists as lockdown easesFarmers have been reminded to be extra vigilant for cyclists and motorbike riders with roads set to get busier this spring as the lockdown eases. As the weather improves, more… NEWSOpinion: The pros and cons of virtual farming eventsThe Sentry Farming Conference should have celebrated its 29th birthday last month. For the past three decades, about 500 delegates from all over the UK have descended on East Anglia… NEWSPosters help Scotland farmers educate countryside visitorsFarmers and crofters in Scotland are using clear and colourful posters to encourage responsible behaviour from people using the countryside. The eye-catching signs are designed to inform the public about… NEWSFarming pays tribute to Duke of EdinburghTributes are pouring in from across the farming world to Prince Philip, who died aged 99 on Friday (9 April). The Duke of Edinburgh was a keen supporter of British… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 52: Tractor scam victim and trailer road safetyAn Essex farmer reveals how he was scammed out of £8,500 when trying to buy a tractor online – and warns others not to fall victim to the same fraud.… WILDLIFEFarmland bird count shows farmers committed to conservationA major count of farmland birds has revealed sightings of several rare species, highlighting the positive work being done by land managers to reverse the long-term decline in bird numbers.… More articles
