‘Farming matters’ NFU Scotland tells new SNP leader
Farmers Weekly The latest figures from the National Sheep Association reveal that incidents of sheep worrying are on the rise, with fears that penalties are too weak to act as deterrents. The survey was completed by more than 300 National Sheep Association (NSA) members, and found that 70% had been victims of dog attacks. See […]
NSA report reveals 70% of farmers abused and intimidated by dog walkers
Farmers Weekly The latest figures from the National Sheep Association reveal that incidents of sheep worrying are on the rise, with fears that penalties are too weak to act as deterrents. The survey was completed by more than 300 National Sheep Association (NSA) members, and found that 70% had been victims of dog attacks. Worse […]
Defra reinstates rights of way cut-off date
Farmers Weekly The latest figures from the National Sheep Association reveal that incidents of sheep worrying are on the rise, with fears that penalties are too weak to act as deterrents. The survey was completed by more than 300 National Sheep Association (NSA) members, and found that 70% had been victims of dog attacks. Worse […]
Hedgecutting contractor fears for future amid Defra rules
Farmers Weekly A Northamptonshire farm contractor has urged Defra to look again at “ill-advised” restrictions which prevent hedgecutting on farms throughout August. The window for trimming and cutting hedges with machines closed on 1 March across the UK and it will not reopen until 1 September due to the bird nesting season. During this six-month […]
Upcoming ABN feed mill strike action risks market disruption
Farmers Weekly Mill workers employed by animal feed manufacturer ABN, part of AB Agri, have voted to take strike action in April over pay, meaning potential market disruption. Following a month-long consultation, trade union Unite confirmed on Friday (24 March) that strike action will take place from 1 April to 7 April. See also: Report seeks […]
Opinion: Imports highlight need for ‘deficiency payments’
Farmers Weekly Tom Kimber has been growing maize at Higher Stavordale Farm near Wincanton in Somerset for at least 10 years, but it is only recently that he has turned his focus to improving the crop’s environmental credentials. Undersowing is becoming a key part of this strategy, allowing the farm – operated in partnership with […]
New entrants wait for BPS cash after RPA computer says ‘no’
Farmers Weekly Tom Kimber has been growing maize at Higher Stavordale Farm near Wincanton in Somerset for at least 10 years, but it is only recently that he has turned his focus to improving the crop’s environmental credentials. Undersowing is becoming a key part of this strategy, allowing the farm – operated in partnership with […]
This Week in Farming: Crops drop, urea latest and cheap vans
Farmers Weekly Tom Kimber has been growing maize at Higher Stavordale Farm near Wincanton in Somerset for at least 10 years, but it is only recently that he has turned his focus to improving the crop’s environmental credentials. Undersowing is becoming a key part of this strategy, allowing the farm – operated in partnership with […]