All news articles NEWSThis Week in Farming: HLS uplift, vaccines and mini MasseysWelcome back to This Week in Farming, your one-stop shop for the best content from Farmers Weekly in the past seven days. First, the markets (opens as PDF) where there… CRIMELivestock worrying bill makes progress in ParliamentLegislation aimed at strengthening police powers to tackle dog attacks on livestock has cleared a key parliamentary stage, bringing it closer to becoming law. Passing through the committee stage unopposed,… CRIMECarmarthenshire man sentenced for sheep theftA Carmarthenshire man has pleaded guilty to the theft of 73 ewes and has been ordered to pay £5,600 in compensation to owner Rhodri Llyr Evans. Hywel Williams, 40, from… WEATHERDrought hits North West as farmers warn of growing crisisThe Environment Agency has officially declared a drought in North West England, citing some of the lowest spring rainfall levels since records began. Reservoirs and rivers across the region are… ENVIRONMENTScottish government scraps Galloway national park planThe Scottish government has decided not to proceed with plans to designate a new national park in Galloway, following significant opposition from local communities, farming and land-based organisations. A public… NEWSHSE issues fine after worker falls through sheep shed roofFailing to implement basic working at height safety measures, which resulted in a worker suffering life-changing injuries, has cost a North Yorkshire construction company and its director more than £110,000… NEWSNew reservoir push brings hope for drought-hit farmersFor the first time in more than 30 years, the UK government has stepped in to fast-track the construction of new reservoirs – offering a lifeline to farmers grappling with… NEWSScottish cereals assurance body adds eighth co-opCereals assurance body Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) has bolstered its board by adding an eighth co-op and appointed new representatives to the fold. SQC’s board has traditionally included seven stakeholder… TENANCIES AND RENTSTenant farmers urge Powys Council to halt farm salesTenant farmers in Powys have urged the county council to halt the planned sale of owned farms. Faced with an uncertain future after some have been served notice to quit,… POULTRYRed Tractor accused of 'hypocrisy' in poultry farm bust upBroiler grower Paul Stephens says Red Tractor has turned into a “dictatorial quango” as he continues to resist efforts to divide his business into two separate units for auditing purposes.… NEWSFW Podcast Ep 255: Changes to senior line-up at Defra and AHDBIn this episode, as senior civil servant Janet Hughes decides to leave Defra, we look at what it means for the Sustainable Farming Incentive. It's a revolving door at the… CRIMESurrey farmers warned over illegal livestock slaughteringWarning: This article contains a graphic image that some readers may find disturbing A beef and sheep farming family from Surrey are warning people to check where their meat comes… NEWSThis Week in Farming: Ag fabricators, IHT and EU dealWelcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, the fastest way to find the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here’s your markets (opens… CRIMEWelsh rural bodies issue responsible dog walking reminderWith large crowds expected at outdoor attractions this bank holiday weekend – including Pen y Fan, the highest peak in south Wales – three rural organisations have issued a joint… CRIMETrespassers: What farmers can do to protect themselvesFrom errant walkers and fly-camping to longer term encroachment by travellers, the arrival of unwanted visitors can cause significant disruption to farming operations, and pose legal and financial challenges for… FARM POLICYWales urged to learn lessons from England’s SFI blundersA senior Welsh government civil servant has urged Welsh ministers to learn from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) challenges faced in England, stressing the need for better management of the… NEWSJohn Deere mulls Vapormatic closure – 95 jobs at riskOne of the UK’s largest agricultural parts suppliers, Vapormatic, could close its doors within weeks, leaving the future of 95 workers at its Exeter site uncertain. It is understood employees… NEWSSevern Trent to offer farmers free water bowsersLivestock farmers across Shropshire who might be struggling with water supplies are being offered free mobile water bowsers by Severn Trent on a first-come, first-served basis. The water company initiative… More articles
