Farm Business

With one death and five new cases of skin cancer a week attributed to occupation UV exposure, farmers have been urged to protect themselves during the summer months.

Industry has warned farms and farmyards are not playgrounds following several on-farm child fatalities this year.

The International Sheepdog Society (ISDS) is seeking Welsh representatives following the resignation of eight council members from Wales, England and Ireland.

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has said the UK Government’s internal market proposals are a ‘significant step backwards’ for devolution.

The NFU has expressed its disappointment that MPs rejected an opportunity for Parliament to ratify future trade deals which will affect the farming industry.

A second review is underway to find a new owner for Newton Rigg campus, Cumbria after Askham Bryan confirmed it will no longer provide education at the site from July 2021.

Lincolnshire police are investigating a report of animal cruelty in which three sheep have died after being run over by a vehicle and one set alight, with a further eight missing.

With isolation and social distancing impacting farmers’ mental health, Stephanie Berkeley, Farm Safety Foundation manager, is calling on everyone to look out for each other in these challenging times.

Immediate action on rural planning is needed to help businesses thrive and secure jobs.

With the coronavirus pandemic creating personal and financial hardship for farmers across the country, farm groups have committed to keeping the spotlight on mental health issues at this year’s Virtual Royal Welsh Show.