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Young Farmer Focus - Amanda Watson: "As farmers, we should be proud of the good job we do in showcasing a competitive British product which is backed by high-quality assurance"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Amanda Watson: "As farmers, we should be proud of the good job we do in showcasing a competitive British product which is backed by high-quality assurance"

Amanda Watson, 25, sheep and beef farmer from North Yorkshire

clock 04 August 2023 • 2 min read
Hub pivotal in achieving responsible antibiotic use across ruminant sectors

Livestock

Hub pivotal in achieving responsible antibiotic use across ruminant sectors

Industry encourages farmers to get involved with AHDB’s Medicine Hub to drive forward reduction in antibiotic use across the UK’s ruminant sector

clock 04 August 2023 • 5 min read
Shropshire firefighters tackle blaze within grain dryer on Shrewsbury farm

Rural crime

Shropshire firefighters tackle blaze within grain dryer on Shrewsbury farm

Fire crews said the dryer had contained 15 tonnes of grain

clock 04 August 2023 • 1 min read
Pub famous for appearances in rural TV series Heartbeat for sale

Entertainment

Pub famous for appearances in rural TV series Heartbeat for sale

Brow House Farm near Goathland in Scarborough featured as the home of Claude Greengrass in the series

clock 04 August 2023 • 1 min read
Oilseed rape drillers warned to brace for high slug pressure

Arable

Oilseed rape drillers warned to brace for high slug pressure

Wet weather over the past month has provided good conditions for oilseed rape establishment, but growers tempted to drill early should prepare for high slug pressure

clock 04 August 2023 • 1 min read
Milk prices are steadying as processors announce September holds

Dairy

Milk prices are steadying as processors announce September holds

A look at the prospects for dairy markets as processors announce price holds for September and August

clock 04 August 2023 • 3 min read
#FARM24 trends as farmers, chefs, celebs and Rishi Sunak champion British agriculture

Farm Life

#FARM24 trends as farmers, chefs, celebs and Rishi Sunak champion British agriculture

24 Hours in Farming is almost halfway there, and social media is flooded with stories from the agricultural community.

clock 03 August 2023 • 1 min read
Frustrations continue on Scottish seed potato exports

Potatoes

Frustrations continue on Scottish seed potato exports

Growers in the EU are were reported to be desperate for Scottish seed

clock 03 August 2023 • 1 min read
Fears vet shortages could pose problem for EU export checks

Farm Business

Fears vet shortages could pose problem for EU export checks

Industry groups have warned lack of communication could lead to winter food issues

clock 03 August 2023 • 2 min read
#FARM24 gets a huge shout out on BBC Radio One

Farm Life

#FARM24 gets a huge shout out on BBC Radio One

24 Hours in Farming is in full swing and the campaign was just mentioned on BBC Radio One.

clock 03 August 2023 • 1 min read