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NEWS

King's Award for Enterprise for Northants regenerative farmer

Northamptonshire farmer and estate owner Johnny Wake has been granted a King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainability, in recognition of his efforts to advance sustainable farming practices across his land.…

ATVS AND UTVS

On test: HiSun Stryker looks the most credible electric farm UTV

If you’ve just had to dig deep for some exorbitantly priced red diesel, the prospect of a vehicle that refuels via a plug socket may suddenly seem more appealing. One…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Constructive chat from environment inspection

“Mr de Feyter, this is so-and-so from the Environment Agency. Your holding has been selected for a random inspection; we would like to arrange a date to come and see…

COMMUNITY

Farming clubs help rural pupils build skills and confidence

Weekly lunchtime farming clubs are helping pupils across the Peak District develop practical skills, explore agricultural careers and feel more confident about their rural identity. Run by the Farming Life…

ARABLE

Row intensifies over pre-harvest glyphosate use

Campaigners are stepping up pressure on the government to ban pre-harvest use of glyphosate, as farmers warn the move could hit UK food production. The Soil Association, backed by more…

MARKETS AND TRENDS

Velcourt machinery up for auction after major restructure

Farm management business Velcourt is set to sell off a sizeable share of its arable machinery as part of a strategic restructure of its farming operations. Velcourt confirmed plans last…

FLY-TIPPING

Fly-tippers face losing driving licences under new powers

Fly-tippers face losing their driving licences under tough new court powers designed to curb illegal dumping across England’s towns and the countryside – measures that farmers say cannot come soon…

INPUT MARKETS AND PRICES

Rising food prices ‘won’t reach farmgate’, farmers warned

Farmers will miss out on rising food prices this year, as new evidence shows supermarket inflation is unlikely to translate into higher farmgate returns. New intelligence from the Bank of…