Farm Life

Strengthened powers to tackle supply chain unfairness have been included in the new Agriculture Bill, which returned to Parliament this week.

A storyline in the long-running Radio 4 soap The Archers has prompted a solicitor to warn farmers about the dangers of scrutinising contracts before signing on the dotted line.

Two men were treated for injuries following an ‘agricultural incident’ involving a heifer at Welshpool Livestock Market on Monday.

Experiences which are enriching and immersive are rising in popularity, and considering your skills and interests is the best place to start when deciding what to offer.

How do you ensure a diversification is successful and a wise investment? Michael Mack, specialist farm diversification adviser at The Rural Consultant, offers advice.

‘Uncertainty’ has been on the lips of every farming business, bank and adviser for the last three-and-a-half years and things are unlikely to get much clearer for a while in terms of trade, standards and financial support.

Premium is as much about clear communication around brand values as it is about exceptional quality.

There are three main areas of the green economy which hold financial opportunity for farmers and land managers, says Susan Twining, chief land use policy adviser at the CLA.