The Farming Forum

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Roadmap to better, fairer farming system published today

From:Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Natural England, and The Rt Hon George Eustice MP



Plans to deliver a better, fairer farming system in England have been set out by government today. They will transform the way we support farmers, in the most significant change to farming and...

Hi. I am a first year vet student and I’d be so grateful if anyone could help me - I’m looking for a 2 week lambing EMS placement from 29th March 2021. I’m happy to do whatever is needed and have some experience working with farm vets. I’m a hard worker as fast learner. Thank you.

New variety of apple discovered by Wiltshire runner

Written by Staff and agencies

Archie Thomas stumbled across solitary windfall fruit that could be cross between cultivated apple and European crab apple

A chance find of an apple on a woodland run has led one nature lover to discover a new variety that he hopes to propagate and name.

Archie Thomas, who lives in the Nadder valley in Wiltshire, stumbled across a solitary windfall apple on a wooded trackway alongside a large area of ancient woodland near his home this month.

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Hutchinsons Helix farm network continues to expand

Hutchinsons is delighted to announce the addition of Hundayfield farm to its network of Helix regional demonstration farms.

Owned by Nick and Liz Wilson, Hundayfield farm just outside York is the northern region Helix demonstration farm in the network of Helix farms, and the third Helix farm to be launched by crop production specialists Hutchinsons around the UK.

“Hutchinsons Helix farms are proofing grounds where enquiring and practical farmers and their agronomists work with new and developing technologies – this allows them to assess the technology’s impact on their individual farm businesses- and feedback...

Coverage on deforestation and soya chicken feed

Written by Defra Press Office



There is coverage including in the Guardian and ITV online of an investigation including by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Greenpeace...

A short video I put together of the Haith SUPA-BAG10 Bagging Trailer on Potato Harvest with the GRIMME Varitron and windrower.

Hello,

As the title suggests I’m looking to try and gain full time employment or even weekend work within the arable side of farming.

I have been seeking a career change for some time now and have my sights set on a switch to agriculture. To a lot of people this may seem strange or even stupid but it’s genuine.
Although I’ve had opportunities to speak to current farmers and personnel working alongside the industry, I’m yet to find a starting point.

I have worked as a semi skilled joiner for the past thirteen years on construction sites across the UK. Currently I’m working for a Joinery manufacturing company producing door-sets for modular builds around the country.

I would like to stress that I'm giving up on a 13 year career in construction to try and get a job in agriculture...

An exciting new vacancy has arisen to join our dedicated team. Please see attached file for more information.

Landmark Fisheries Act sets out UK’s future as an independent coastal State

Written by Defra Press Office


Mevagissey harbour

On Tuesday (24 November), the UK government announced that the flagship Fisheries Bill is now enshrined into UK law. The UK’s first major domestic fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years received coverage across online, trade and broadcast media. The major announcement was reported on by titles including...

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Winter Fluke Treatment in Cattle:

Are you getting the most from your housing/winter fluke treatment?




The decision made at housing for fluke treatment depends on multiple factors but with fluke having a significant...

Lightwater Farms Ltd is based near Ripon north Yorkshire. The long term goals of the estate are to improve the soils, yields and biodiversity on the Estate. We are using Conservation Agriculture practices to achieve this including a longer rotation and use of cover crops where we can.

We are looking to recruit a key arable operator for a 1000 acre arable operation to assist the Farm Manager in all tasks across the farm. The farm uses modern equipment such as Fendt, Claas and Bateman.

Mechanical experience or an understanding is desirable for winter machinery overhauls. In addition, winter tasks may include general Estate work including maintenance jobs such as fencing and forestry work.

Rough terrain handler/PA1 +2 4 +6 is preferred but full training is available to the right...

The opportunity to join a modern and diverse farm business has arisen. An enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated individual is required to join the team on a mixed arable and turf farm with a small livestock enterprise based near Sherborne/Dorset

We are looking for an experienced, mechanically minded individual to help with, but not limited to; drilling, fertiliser applications, hedge cutting, cultivations, turf care, livestock duties, relief combine, relief turf harvester and relief spraying duties. Potential to expand your knowledge and experience on a diverse range of machinery with precision farming technology.

A competitive package with a recently refurbished 3 bedroom cottage available depending on experience with ongoing training encouraged.

Full driving licence...

We are now looking for 50 farmers ahead of a early December launch of the Farmdeals app. Fuel will be the first product available so those testers should ideally have intention to buy fuel or heating oils through December and January.

Key differences over other buying groups include:

• It will have no joining or membership fee and will be open and free to all UK farmers
• It will not insist on commitment to use exclusively, members are free to buy from their existing suppliers or even other buying groups
• It will not insist upon price secrecy, in fact actively sharing deals available will be encouraged to try and get everyone even better prices
• It will use digital technology to keep...

Written by William Kellett

NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement that the food and drink sector is to receive £5 million from the Scottish government to help its recovery from the devastating impact of coronavirus and prepare for the uncertainties of Brexit.

Through the Scotland Food and Drink Partnership, which comprises industry trade bodies, the Scottish government, and other public sector bodies, a new joint industry and government plan containing more than 50 actions has been developed.

The actions support all sectors of Scotland’s food and drink industry, including agriculture, as they recover from the pandemic and prepare for Brexit.

It also supports the partnership’s aim of...

A short video I shot last year but never edited. It has a fair bit of slow-motion showing the MacDon header from above. Shaun is in the 2020 CLAAS 8800 Lexion (780 pre-production stickers) testing out the MacDon Europe FD140 FLEXDRAPER header which is picking up the flattened wheat well.