NFU Scotland on the hunt for new chief executive officer
Farmers Weekly NFU Scotland has appointed executive research specialist Carlyle Associates in its bid to recruit a new chief executive officer, following Scott Walker’s resignation last month after 11 years in the post. In an update to members, NFU Scotland (NFUS) president Martin Kennedy said the search for a new chief executive was already underway. […]
Hedgerow ‘super highway’ under way on National Trust farm in Wales
Farmers Weekly Planting has begun to create a 3km hedgerow “super highway” at the National Trust’s 647ha Y Foel site in Snowdonia – the first big land management project on the site since Will Bigwood took over as farm manager a year ago. The hedgerows will connect to larger woodland spaces, offering a lifeline to […]
2022: What made the farming news in May and June?
Farmers Weekly Our review of 2022 agricultural news continues with a look at May and June. In the news were some well-known agricultural figures and some positive news on hare coursing prevention and seasonal workers. See also: Poll: Was potato farmer right to manage River Lugg site? May Neil Parish Neil Parish, the Conservative MP for […]
Fuel thefts doubled in 2022, warns NFU Mutual
Farmers Weekly Diesel theft has doubled in the UK in 2022, as thieves look to capitalise on the soaring cost of fuel at the pumps, according to rural insurer NFU Mutual. Although final figures are not expected until the new year, rural affairs specialist Hannah Binns said the insurer’s latest claims indications suggest the cost […]
Heartbreak as 100 dairy cattle die within days on Jersey farm
Farmers Weekly Our review of 2022 agricultural news continues with a look at March and April. The war in Ukraine began to impact Ukranian farmers and grain markets globally, the avian flu outbreak became serious and the farming community mourned the loss of Lord Henry Plumb. See also: Farming in Ukraine: Q&A with agricultural journalist in […]
Relief as NI access to EU vet products continues
Farmers Weekly Our review of 2022 agricultural news continues with a look at March and April. The war in Ukraine began to impact Ukranian farmers and grain markets globally, the avian flu outbreak became serious and the farming community mourned the loss of Lord Henry Plumb. See also: Farming in Ukraine: Q&A with agricultural journalist in […]
Opinion: ELM delay and BPS cuts leave a hole in finances
Farmers Weekly Our review of 2022 agricultural news continues with a look at March and April. The war in Ukraine began to impact Ukranian farmers and grain markets globally, the avian flu outbreak became serious and the farming community mourned the loss of Lord Henry Plumb. See also: Farming in Ukraine: Q&A with agricultural journalist in […]
2022: What made the news in March and April?
Farmers Weekly Our review of 2022 agricultural news continues with a look at March and April. The war in Ukraine began to impact Ukranian farmers and grain markets globally, the avian flu outbreak became serious and the farming community mourned the loss of Lord Henry Plumb. See also: Farming in Ukraine: Q&A with agricultural journalist in […]