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NFU leaders pledge to take on farmer mental health training

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May), NFU president Tom Bradshaw and NFU director general Terry Jones have pledged to undertake farming charity Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution's (Rabi’s)…

NEWS

Ocado credits Clarkson's Farm for British produce sales spike

Consumer demand for British produce has soared following the release of the new series of Clarkson’s Farm, according to data from online grocery retailer Ocado. Demand data from Ocado has shown…

FARM ENERGY

Government tightens solar panels on prime farmland rules

Rishi Sunak’s government has announced plans to clamp down on solar panel installation on prime agricultural land to protect food security. Local councils will be advised by ministers not to…

TRACTORS

Lynx to sell Agribumper high-vis tractor ballast kits

A versatile front ballast system that also makes tractors more visible to other road users forms the Agribumper product range – now being distributed in the UK and Ireland by…

COMPLIANCE

Deadline looms for NFU members to have a say on farm assurance

NFU members have until Tuesday 21 May to have their say on the future of farm assurance as part of the industry’s independent review of assurance schemes. Farmers are encouraged…

NEWS

Frustration after Morrisons drops British-only lamb pledge

Farming organisations have expressed huge disappointment after Morrisons dropped its 2017 pledge to only source British lamb. The retailer announced that New Zealand lamb will be sold in 39 of…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Defra pledges ÂŁ3m fund for small abattoirs in England

Defra has promised £3m in additional support for new and mobile abattoirs in England through its Farming Investment Fund. The commitment, made by prime minister Rishi Sunak at this week’s…

TRANSITION

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ELM

The AHDB has estimated a near 30% drop in the UK oilseed rape area compared to 2023, making it the UK’s smallest crop for 40 years – at 280,000ha. With…

 

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NEWS

Editor's View: Not-so-small soya conundrum needs resolving

What dish or food product is regularly on your household shopping list that didn’t feature a couple of decades ago? Perhaps none, perhaps plenty. There is a bewildering churn of…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: I've discovered the joy of the 'man shed'

Being a father of four daughters has been a learning experience, to say the least. Over the past 13 years I’ve had make-up daubed on my face, my hair styled…