EU-era farm payment system limiting ELM flexibility
Farmers Weekly Concern has been raised that the EU-legacy IT system used by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is limiting the amount of flexibility that can be offered to farmers participating in the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme. A recent report on Defra’s IT systems by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee found the […]
Cornish council rejects plant-based trend and pledges to back local farmers
Farmers Weekly Councillors in Cornwall have launched a “fightback” against the anti-livestock sentiment that has been seen in several other councils across the UK, pledging their support for local farmers and the role they play in the local economy. A motion, which was passed by councillors this week and is believed to be the […]
Rural connectivity still holding back farms, survey finds
Farmers Weekly Poor broadband and mobile connectivity are stifling growth in farm businesses, the NFU’s latest digital technology survey has revealed. Submitting VAT returns, GPS on tractors, talking to customers and much more all rely on strong connectivity. As such, consistent access to the internet is needed for farmers to comply with UK regulations and […]
Defra to make ‘enhanced offer’ to the uplands this summer
Farmers Weekly A family-run beef farming enterprise is counting the cost of a large barn fire, which caused more than £50,000 worth of damage. The fire destroyed the structure and around 350 six-string Heston straw bales, which the farmers had stored to use as bedding for cattle. Police believe the blaze, which broke out between […]
Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 157: Was Farm to Fork summit just a PR stunt?
Farmers Weekly A family-run beef farming enterprise is counting the cost of a large barn fire, which caused more than £50,000 worth of damage. The fire destroyed the structure and around 350 six-string Heston straw bales, which the farmers had stored to use as bedding for cattle. Police believe the blaze, which broke out between […]
Scottish minister calls for funding clarification in letter to PM
Farmers Weekly A family-run beef farming enterprise is counting the cost of a large barn fire, which caused more than £50,000 worth of damage. The fire destroyed the structure and around 350 six-string Heston straw bales, which the farmers had stored to use as bedding for cattle. Police believe the blaze, which broke out between […]
Arson suspected in £50,000 Northamptonshire barn blaze
Farmers Weekly A family-run beef farming enterprise is counting the cost of a large barn fire, which caused more than £50,000 worth of damage. The fire destroyed the structure and around 350 six-string Heston straw bales, which the farmers had stored to use as bedding for cattle. Police believe the blaze, which broke out between […]
Opinion: Letter to my 16-year-old self starting out in agriculture
Farmers Weekly In a few weeks, a major life event will take place – I’ll be getting married to Rebecca. The nerves and anxiety are twofold. We decided to have the wedding on the farm, hedging our bets that June in Scotland would be the best chance of getting a braw day. See also: Political […]