NFUS seeks ‘essential’ farmer views on Ag Bill consultation
Farmers Weekly NFU Scotland has said it is essential farmers and crofters have their say on pivotal new powers the Scottish government is seeking within future agriculture policy. The union has opened a survey to collect member views on the government’s proposal for a new Agriculture Bill, released on 29 August. See also: Scots government […]
Consultation into pig supply chain fairness closes soon
Farmers Weekly Pig sector leaders have urged producers to have their say on the pork supply chain before a Defra consultation comes to an end. Launched in July, the consultation will close on 7 October. Defra’s aim is to gather as much information about pig sector contracts and claims of a lack of transparency between […]
Native breeds key to managing Thoresby Estate’s ancient landscapes
Farmers Weekly A Nottinghamshire farming business is using native cattle and sheep to balance profitable food production and ancient landscape management. Thoresby Estate has an arable area stretching 30 miles top to bottom and a livestock enterprise managing multiple breeds in a variety of landscapes – including woodland that was part of the original Sherwood […]
Transition farmer update: Andy Bason advances agroforestry
Farmers Weekly A Nottinghamshire farming business is using native cattle and sheep to balance profitable food production and ancient landscape management. Thoresby Estate has an arable area stretching 30 miles top to bottom and a livestock enterprise managing multiple breeds in a variety of landscapes – including woodland that was part of the original Sherwood […]
Duchy tenants look to a bright future under Prince William
Farmers Weekly A Nottinghamshire farming business is using native cattle and sheep to balance profitable food production and ancient landscape management. Thoresby Estate has an arable area stretching 30 miles top to bottom and a livestock enterprise managing multiple breeds in a variety of landscapes – including woodland that was part of the original Sherwood […]
Opinion: In praise of the Queen and the work of the royal family
Farmers Weekly A Nottinghamshire farming business is using native cattle and sheep to balance profitable food production and ancient landscape management. Thoresby Estate has an arable area stretching 30 miles top to bottom and a livestock enterprise managing multiple breeds in a variety of landscapes – including woodland that was part of the original Sherwood […]
Video: Warwickshire fly-tipper caught on camera goes viral
Farmers Weekly A video clip of a farmer who caught a panicked fly-tipper red-handed in Warwickshire has been viewed more than 1.4m times on social media. Edward Goadby filmed the man in a white Peugeot van desperately turning in the road and speeding off – after he had dumped building rubble, household rubbish, a garden […]
Will the new King continue to speak out for family farms?
Farmers Weekly During his many years as Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cornwall, the new King, Charles III, earned himself quite a reputation as an outspoken critic of various aspects of modern life, including what he frequently described as “industrial agriculture”. He was also active, behind the scenes, in trying to influence the […]