Farm Life

A serious accident involving a forestry worker in Angus has highlighted the dangers involved in clearing up after the winter storms.

Livestock and rural skills passed down through generations remain a cornerstone to maintaining working landscapes across the country.

Managing the challenges associated with the steep slopes of landscapes such as Snowdon demand a particular set of skills which are often passed down between generations.

Farming has a lot to offer potential new entrants, but lack of skills or knowledge can feel daunting to those thinking of an agricultural career. But ensuring the industry continues to attract talent is key.

There are currently more than 300,000 miles of hedgerows and 120,000 miles of drystone walls in the UK.

Supply shortages in new and second-hand quad bikes have fuelled a spike in thefts, with criminals more slick, determined and prolific than before.

Supply shortages in new and second-hand quad bikes have fuelled a spike in thefts, with criminals more ‘slick, determined and prolific’ than before. 

An alliance of environmental groups has launched a three-point attack on the Government, following the publication of its latest air pollution figures.

Nick Grayson, a mixed tenant farmer in Rotherham and vice chair of the Future Farmers of Yorkshire, a group supported by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

A farmer in Derbyshire has died after he was struck by a falling bale.