Traditional thatching industry under threat due to poor harvests and bad weather

The rural industry is facing pressure from factors including outdated and unreliable machinery, according to a Historic England report

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 3 min read
Traditional thatching industry under threat due to poor harvests and bad weather

The majority of producers of cereal straw for England's traditional thatching industry are reliant on old, inefficient and unreliable machinery, with labour challenges and the weather also causing problems....

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Business

Egg industry responds to Sainsbury's white shell swap

Egg industry responds to Sainsbury's white shell swap

Supermarket says switch will help net zero goals and meet nutritional standards

Jane Thynne
clock 06 June 2026 • 2 min read
Farming Matters – Clemmie Gleeson: "Leadership starts with values and the confidence to stand by what you believe"

Farming Matters – Clemmie Gleeson: "Leadership starts with values and the confidence to stand by what you believe"

Head of communications for the British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN) Clemmie Gleeson shares her views on leadership and how Government could take more of a lead on issues such as precision breeding and SPS regulations

Clemmie Gleeson
clock 06 June 2026 • 3 min read
UK trade opportunities with EU and US highlighted at export conference

UK trade opportunities with EU and US highlighted at export conference

AHDB’s red meat export conference heard how red meat exports topped £2 billion last year while opportunities continue to grow around the world

Mia Willemsen
clock 05 June 2026 • 2 min read