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CRIME

Two arrests after stolen tractor driven into house

A tractor stolen from a farm in Yarm, North Yorkshire, was allegedly driven into a house in Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday morning, prompting a major police investigation.…

CRIME

Lincolnshire farmer jailed for stealing sheep from marts

A Lincolnshire farmer has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after being convicted of stealing hundreds of sheep from livestock markets across England over a seven-year period. Peter Parker, 60, of…

MACHINERY

NAAC contractor price guide 2026-27

Farm contracting prices have increased by an average of 4.84% in the past year, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC). Its yearly round-up…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Farmers encouraged to take action on mental health this May

Farmers and rural communities are being encouraged to take practical steps to support mental wellbeing as Mental Health Awareness Week returns from 11-17 May with the theme “Action”. The Mental…

DAIRY

Smart dairy investments when cashflow is tight

Operating in a tight financial climate means double-checking planned investments are really worth the money. Before parking this year’s building (or maintenance) project because escalating input costs are squeezing the…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Iran war shapes next year's cropping plans

We finally had some meaningful rain over the bank holiday weekend. The winter wheat crops were starting to show signs of stress on the shallow soils with substantial amounts of…

YOUNG FARMERS

Daisy Wood: Farmers must remain centre stage at Groundswell

While some are gearing up to queue for overpriced falafel at a festival, farmers are readying themselves for the busiest time of the year. But it doesn’t have to be…