Cutting meat and dairy must be considered, Scots FM says
Farmers Weekly Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf has said the government must “clearly consider” reducing meat and dairy consumption to meet climate targets. Mr Yousaf was asked by Farmers Weekly at the Royal Highland Show whether he agreed with calls from the Climate Change Committee, which advises all UK governments on tackling climate change, that […]
Former NFU county chairman Richard Haddock found dead
Farmers Weekly Well-known Devonshire farmer and former NFU county chairman Richard Haddock has died, two days after he admitted allowing waste to be illegally dumped on his farm. Sources say Mr Haddock took his own life at his farm in the Churston area of Brixham, Devon, on Sunday 25 June. The 66-year-old had appeared in […]
Biodiversity in Scotland harmed by “hardening green agenda”
Farmers Weekly On a cold, wet winter’s day in December, six young farmers will gather for battle. This won’t, however, be outside a beer tent arguing over spilt drinks, it will be for the final of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (SAYFC) Young Farmer of the Year competition. An array of agricultural practices […]
Opinion: TV is the perfect platform for Young Farmers
Farmers Weekly On a cold, wet winter’s day in December, six young farmers will gather for battle. This won’t, however, be outside a beer tent arguing over spilt drinks, it will be for the final of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (SAYFC) Young Farmer of the Year competition. An array of agricultural practices […]
Northamptonshire council pledges support for local farmers
Farmers Weekly Councillors in Northamptonshire have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ‘fightback’ motion to stand against the growing anti-farming sentiment that has been adopted by several councils throughout the UK. Following in the footsteps of councillors in Cornwall, which last month voted to support local farmers, North Northamptonshire Council, based in Kettering, has pledged […]
Welsh farmers face massive hike in sheep dip disposal fees
Farmers Weekly Sheep farmers in Wales will see the cost of a permit for disposing of used dip increase to more than £3,700 on 1 July, but one farming union argues that the new charge – one of several approved by the Cardiff government – is at odds with an ambition to eradicate scab in […]
Wales toasts triple success at world shearing championships
Farmers Weekly Farm leaders responded with frustration to a Scottish future farm support announcement at the Royal Highland Show that lacked key details. Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon urged farmers and crofters to “prepare for change” as she announced an updated version of the route map published in February. See also: Changes to Scottish support […]
FW Podcast Ep 162: SFI 2023 Final Cut – what’s in it for your farm?
Farmers Weekly Farm leaders responded with frustration to a Scottish future farm support announcement at the Royal Highland Show that lacked key details. Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon urged farmers and crofters to “prepare for change” as she announced an updated version of the route map published in February. See also: Changes to Scottish support […]