Editor’s View: Modern politicians need a dose of Deben
Farmers Weekly Guinea was once the major agricultural producer among the French colonies of western Africa. Over the past few decades, the sector has stagnated. Agriculture remains below its potential, representing 24% of GDP in 2018. The mining industry is the key driver of economic growth in Guinea, contributing roughly 35% to the country’s GDP. […]
British farmers disadvantaged by banned pesticides in food imports
Farmers Weekly An arable farm certification scheme focused on nature recovery and improving biodiversity has been expanded to the dairy, livestock and horticulture sectors as part of the RSPB’s conservation efforts. Farmers signed up to the wildlife charity’s Fair to Nature scheme create habitats for wildlife and insects on at least 10% of their farmland, […]
RSPB widens farm certification scheme for nature recovery
Farmers Weekly An arable farm certification scheme focused on nature recovery and improving biodiversity has been expanded to the dairy, livestock and horticulture sectors as part of the RSPB’s conservation efforts. Farmers signed up to the wildlife charity’s Fair to Nature scheme create habitats for wildlife and insects on at least 10% of their farmland, […]
Common scams – how to protect your farm business against them
Farmers Weekly Cyber attacks are increasingly sophisticated, with fraudsters using new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in a farm’s online security. Scammers operate on the telephone too, masquerading as representatives from legitimate companies to trick people into giving away information that allows access to bank accounts. Calls to NFU’s CallFirst, an advice service for the union’s […]
Food production is key for Scotland’s ag policy – NFUS
Farmers Weekly Cyber attacks are increasingly sophisticated, with fraudsters using new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in a farm’s online security. Scammers operate on the telephone too, masquerading as representatives from legitimate companies to trick people into giving away information that allows access to bank accounts. Calls to NFU’s CallFirst, an advice service for the union’s […]
Welsh farmers urged to have a say on NVZ licensing scheme
Farmers Weekly Cyber attacks are increasingly sophisticated, with fraudsters using new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in a farm’s online security. Scammers operate on the telephone too, masquerading as representatives from legitimate companies to trick people into giving away information that allows access to bank accounts. Calls to NFU’s CallFirst, an advice service for the union’s […]
NI chemical collection service aims to cut pollution risks
Farmers Weekly Farmers in parts of Northern Ireland have been urged to register for a free waste chemical collection service in a bid to cut pollution risks. The Farm Chemical Disposal Scheme is run by NI Water in areas around Spamount, Castlederg, Killen, Aghyaran, Killeter and parts of County Tyrone. See also: Slurry breaches increase […]
Opposition MPs demand clarity over gene-editing proposals
Farmers Weekly Farmers in parts of Northern Ireland have been urged to register for a free waste chemical collection service in a bid to cut pollution risks. The Farm Chemical Disposal Scheme is run by NI Water in areas around Spamount, Castlederg, Killen, Aghyaran, Killeter and parts of County Tyrone. See also: Slurry breaches increase […]