All from last 24 hours NEWSFarmland waste dumper ordered to pay £1.4mA serial waste criminal has been ordered to pay more than £1.4m after illegally dumping over 4,275t of waste at farms and rural sites across England. Varun Datta, 36, of… FINANCEArla farmers offered supplementary payments as revenue soarsDairy farmers supplying major processor Arla are due to receive a supplementary payment of 2.2 eurocents/kg (1.9p/kg) after a record year for the co-operative. Group revenue at Arla Foods increased… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESProlonged wet weather sparks fodder shortage fearsHeavy rainfall across the UK throughout the past month has limited grass growth and led to more livestock being housed, which is driving up demand for hay and straw. Fodder… CROP MANAGEMENTGreenpeace questions UK pesticide policy amid £810m warningMinisters face mounting pressure over pesticide policy after a Greenpeace Unearthed probe found chemicals linked to cancer and reproductive harm still approved for use on British farms. Unearthed highlighted 14… BUSINESSRed Tractor revamps app to reduce paperwork for farmersRed Tractor has launched an overhaul of its member portal, aiming to reduce the amount of paperwork farmers have to complete. The update will allow farmers to take photos on… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONNFFN Cymru demands long-term SFS fundingWelsh politicians are being urged to commit to an ambitious long-term budget for the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) to support nature-friendly agriculture, ahead of the May Senedd election. The call… CALVINGHow to achieve the best results with outdoor calvingCalving suckler cows outside successfully needs the right body condition, good shelter, and a plan B for extreme weather events and emergencies. Although outdoor calving immediately lowers housing and bedding… FARM ENERGY10 ways to mitigate April's rising electricity chargesWholesale electricity costs typically make up just one-third of the average electricity bill, with other “non-commodity costs” – in other words, standing charges – comprising more than 60%. These charges… COMMUNITYFrom hobby sheep to retail success in HerefordshireFrom selling lamb to friends and family in rural Herefordshire to supplying markets and festivals across the region, one farming couple has successfully turned a small flock of sheep into… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Short tenancy timescales not fit for purposeThe Norfolk weather has been its usual fickle self this month – temperatures hovering around 6C with enough rain to keep the soil tacky, and us off the land. The… SLURRY TANKERSSlurryKat goes high-end with feature-packed Elete tankerSlurryKat has launched its most sophisticated tanker series to date, packing a redesigned chassis, integrated drawbar and anti-surge baffle system. By reworking the bones of the machine, engineers have managed… COMMUNITYFour young UK shepherds to contest European finalsFour young sheep farmers from across the UK will represent their nations at the European Shepherd of the Year competition in Paris, following regional victories. Selected by the National Sheep…
