Farm Business

Growers react after vote against continuation of horticulture levy

Arable

Growers react after vote against continuation of horticulture levy

The decision on the future of AHDB Horticulture was now in the hands of Ministers

clock 16 February 2021 • 2 min read
Growers vote against continuation of AHDB Horticulture statutory levy

Arable

Growers vote against continuation of AHDB Horticulture statutory levy

61 per cent of voters voted against the levy

clock 16 February 2021 • 2 min read
Eighty-eight per cent of young farmers cite poor mental health as ag's biggest hidden problem

Farm Business

Eighty-eight per cent of young farmers cite poor mental health as ag's biggest hidden problem

Eighty-eight per cent of farmers under the age of 40 believe poor mental health is the biggest hidden problem faced by farmers today, a new survey by the Farm Safety Foundation has found.

clock 15 February 2021 • 4 min read
One-way ticket for livestock

Farm Business

One-way ticket for livestock

The normal flow of pedigree stock from Northern Ireland to Great Britain looks likely to slow to a trickle unless changes are made to post-Brexit rules.

clock 15 February 2021 • 2 min read
Arla announces 'resilient' results as consumers look to brands during lockdown

Dairy

Arla announces 'resilient' results as consumers look to brands during lockdown

Total UK revenue increased to £2.12bn in 2020

clock 15 February 2021 • 3 min read
Keeping an eye on the grain market - February 11 update

Arable

Keeping an eye on the grain market - February 11 update

The next 5-6 weeks will be key to see whether farmers push the seed drill onto every available hectare.

clock 14 February 2021 • 5 min read
South America presents opportunities for UK

Farm Business

South America presents opportunities for UK

British added-value products were in demand in South America but exporters needed to know their market to succeed.

clock 12 February 2021 • 3 min read
Tenant farmer interest in exit scheme

Farm Business

Tenant farmer interest in exit scheme

The TFA said the lump sum scheme could increase land mobility

clock 12 February 2021 • 1 min read
Mental health struggle made farmer feel 'like lame cow in the herd'

Farm Business

Mental health struggle made farmer feel 'like lame cow in the herd'

A dairy farmer has openly shared his mental health experience, highlighting the importance of support networks.

clock 11 February 2021 • 2 min read
Sedgemoor Market threatened with closure after farmers flout Covid-19 rules

Farm Business

Sedgemoor Market threatened with closure after farmers flout Covid-19 rules

Sedgemoor Market could be forced to close if buyer and vendor compliance with Covid-19 prevention measures does not improve.

clock 11 February 2021 • 2 min read