Lifestyle Buyers Fuel Demand for Land
The farmland market in England proved to be resilient in 2019 with average prices holding firm, according to land and property specialists Strutt & Parker.
Scotland’s Moorland Heading into Uncertain Future
Scotland’s purple-clad heather moorland is heading into a new era and uncertain future says Dee Ward, Vice-Chair at Scottish Land & Estates
Longtown Primestock Sale
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 7,981
sheep comprising of 5,002 prime hoggs and 2,979 cast
ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 16th January 2020.
SEAS announces 2020 President and Charity
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that Elizabeth Buchanan CVO LLD FRAgs has been appointed as the charity's President for 2020.
Agriculture Bill to Boost Environment and Food Production
A future where farmers are properly supported to farm more innovatively and protect the environment is a step closer following the introduction of the Agriculture Bill.
2020 John Dennison Award Open for Nominations
One of the UK's foremost dairy industry showcases, Borderway UK Dairy Expo is once again proud to announce that nominations are now open for the John Dennison Lifetime Achievement Award.
Are Farming Businesses Prepared for January 2028?
As the latest Basic Payment Scheme
subsidy hits the banks of many farming businesses, Rob Browne of Fisher
German is urging recipients to be prepared as the subsidy is expected to be
phased out between now the end of 2027.
Top Tips for ‘Over-Yearing’ Winter Seed
Cereal growers having to carry over unused winter cereal seed from this season’s washout winter into next season must take adequate steps to protect its viability.
Cracking Cattle Trade at Skipton New Year Sale
A bumper bovine turnout of 859 head, bolstered by
firm trade throughout, signalled a solid start to 2020 at Skipton Auction
Mart’s opening fortnightly Wednesday cattle sale.
Tramspread Introduces One Man Umbilical System
A new umbilical pump trailer offers contractors and farmers the potential to save
time and money by only requiring one tractor and one operator.
It’s Time the Livestock Sector Reclaimed January
There is a belief that January is now 'owned' by those who follow alternative lifestyle choices and set out to convert others while spreading misinformation and mischief around livestock farming.
Longtown Primestock Sale
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 7,710
sheep comprising of 4,602 prime hoggs and 3,108 cast
ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 9th January 2020.
National Lottery Funding for the North Pennines
A major
project that will conserve, enhance and celebrate the natural and cultural
heritage of a special part of the North West of England has received four years
of funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Specialist Agricultural Bank to Back British Farming
A new specialist agricultural bank is set to launch later this year, offering financial services specifically designed for British farmers and backed by key agri-business firms.
World Food Prices Continue to Rise
The FAO Food Price Index hit its highest level in five years in December amid strong biofuel demand for palm oil and sugarcane.
New Cumbrian Farm Tenancy Opportunity
As we start a new year and a new decade H&H Land & Estates is delighted to offer an exciting 10-year Farm Business Tenancy for someone to secure the 227-acre Prospect Farm near Aspatria in Cumbria.
Sowrays Take Top Honour at Skipton Calf Show
The opening rearing calf show of 2020 at Skipton Auction Mart saw regular vendors the Sowray brothers, from Bishop Thornton, consign the overall champion.
KUHN Scoops LAMMA Innovation Treble
KUHN Farm Machinery has won an unprecedented treble at LAMMA 2020 with silver medals in Future Innovation, Livestock Innovation and Arable Innovation categories of the event awards.
Scientists Explore Options on Organic Oilseed
Scientists have teamed up with farmers and industry to explore the possibility of growing organic oilseed rape (Canola) in Scotland for the first time.
Use “Fiscal Levers” to Assist Progressive Farmers
The Tenant Farmers Association is urging the Chancellor of the Exchequer to use his spring Budget to bring the farmland market into better balance, providing a sound platform for a progressive farming industry post Brexit.
SRUC and ADAS Join Forces
Agri-business across the UK will enjoy greater access to the latest independent advice backed by world-leading research and innovation, thanks to a new partnership between SRUC and ADAS.
Permission Granted for Trial of Breakthrough Bovine TB Test
A dairy farm in Wales, stricken by bovine TB, is the first to gain permission to trial PBD Biotech's rapid Actiphage blood test for Mycobacterium bovis, the pathogen that causes this devastating disease.
Longtown Primestock Sale
C&D Auction Marts Limited had forward 4,810
sheep comprising of 3,270 prime hoggs and 1,540 cast
ewes & rams at their weekly sale at Longtown on Thursday 2nd January 2020.
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