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Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Nearly two thirds (62%) of those in rural communities believe that reporting rural crimes to police is a “waste of time”, the latest Countryside Alliance rural crime survey has revealed. The results of the survey of 2,016 people, which were...

Our record on farming: 30 actions we have taken to support our farmers and growers Written by defrablogs We are re-investing £2.4 billion per year in the sector through new farming schemes Provided farmers with extensive detail on the ELMs scheme, ensuring there is something for every...

Carbon dioxide has taken a firm place at the centre stage of discussions on anthropogenic climate change. It’s often viewed as the cornerstone of climate breakdown. This is understandable; it’s underpinned by an abundance of quantifiable evidence & starkly reflected in human activity. The...

I'm having trouble finding an agri radial in the size of 18,4r26 for a backhoe. Most be agri grip as this machine does a lot of field work. Don't want crossplys again if I can as I often found not enough of the lug was on the ground and they wore quick enough. I'm not looking for top brands...

**Please keep to the topic, if you want to gripe,moan, whinge, please do it elsewhere.** @Chris F @Clive @Shutesy @Bald Rick Heading off to the bright lights of Birmingham next week. Video address by Rishi Sunak PM Keynote speakers include Sir Kier Starmer , Mark Spencer Minister of State...

Before I get a hard time, I'm a grower, but due to some crazy weather in the Meditterrain countries & severe frost here in the UK, plus cost of gas for Dutch glasshouses. Prices have gone into total orbit. That is wholesale market prices a 13kg box of Spanish Broccoli is now £20, 8 French...

Every year the Oxford Real Farming Conference is a meeting place for innovation, inspiration, and practical advice for the agroecological movement. It attracts growers, farmers, policymakers, researchers and changemakers in food and farming to come together for three days of discussions...

Morning I’m sure it’s been asked a thousand times ! Historically been AN user but for obvious reasons we’ve bought a quantity of Urea this season. When do users of Urea on here generally start applying to Barleys and Rapes in comparison to AN dates. I’ve been thinking 2 weeks earlier ? Am I...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Welsh Climate Change Minister Julie James has proposed a target for Wales to meet 100% of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2035. The Welsh government published a consultation on these targets last week, which will remain open until...

Commenting on the development of the UK Soil Carbon Code, Trinity Natural Capital Markets managing director, Juan Palomares, explains that this is a positive step forward for farmers as it offers the minimum necessary protection and compliance in UK carbon markets. “Our involvement in the...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Scottish government has introduced a new two-dog limit for all use of dogs in the course of hunting in a bid to prevent the chasing and killing of wild mammals by dogs for sport in Scotland. The Hunting with Dogs Bill aims to “close loopholes...

As the weather in the country continues to deteriorate because of climate change, there is a need for livestock farmers to engage in climate smart approaches, especially for their livestock. According to the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), using extensive pastoral grazing...

Food and agriculture systems are on the agenda at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP27) this year for the first time. In addition to more than 300 live events, new reports from WWF, IPES-Food, the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy...

The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak has affected more than 52.4 million domesticated poultry in the United States in 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) reports. According to experts at the Johns Hopkins Center for a...

Why is responsible medicine use important? How can I use medicines responsibly on farm? Responsible use of medicines Responsible use of antibiotics Responsible use of anthelmintics Useful links Read our advice to help you learn about using medicines responsibly. You will find information and...

A study recently published in the journal People and Nature by researchers at the Universities of Cambridge, Leeds and Glasgow is the first of its kind to compare the taxpayer costs of different farm policy approaches to meeting future biodiversity and climate objectives. It concludes that a...

Well we can't just leave these things unchallenged. We've got to politely put across the other side of the debate. We need to get them to understand difference between Carbon emissions and Carbon cycling, and merits of local sourced, sustainably fed British meat and dairy. Think BFU need to...

So , how confident are your ( or not ) for you farming business to succeed, expand or retire / get out in the next 5yrs and why

got 13.6 x 38 tyres on rear now, how would a set of these be different , 380/85R38 (14.9R38) dont want the tractor to look down hill and has to match up to the 12.4 x 24 fronts, they are a wider profile but will they jack it up,

Agroforestry has the potential to provide a range of nature, climate and on-farm benefits but careful consideration is needed to avoid unintended adverse outcomes. Agroforestry refers to a set of land use practices where woody perennials (i.e. trees and shrubs) are combined with livestock and/or...