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Are you a great communicator, looking for a flexible, home-based, part-time role? The Farming Community Network (FCN) has two exciting opportunities to join our team in the southeast of England. Regional Support Officer - Eastern Counties FCN/Macmillan Programme Officer - Southeast To find...

Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland An industrywide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel which will oversee the review. The independent review has been jointly commissioned by the National Farmers’ Union...

"An industry-wide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel which will oversee the review." Read full announcement here: https://ahdb.org.uk/news/industry-wide-assurance-review-officially-launched The independent...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a UK-wide partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to help improve the supports available to those living with cancer in rural areas. As part of the partnership, the FCN will be working closely...

Just thought I'd share with you all the privilege I've had with dear old red tractor. So as most of you know I've been due a spot inspection. I try and keep my personal life off of here but for the purpose of this I'll share a bit, my partner of nearly 6 years was blue-lighted to hospital on...

Personally it's been a total sh!t storm , everything from March went tits up , even now it continues to take Might go on the Wassiel in 2 days , burn a few virgins or whatever they do

Written by Kate McMahon from Agriland Outdoor accommodation provider, Pitchup, has shown its support to UK farmers by appointing a new charity partner – The Farming Community Network (FCN) . FCN is a voluntary organisation and charity with a goal of improving the health and wellbeing of...

Hello all, I’m looking for some advice and help please with a situation I’m currently having. I don’t feel the outcome is going to be good. I have had to sell 19 cows and 4 calves at foot and 4 other cows in calf. I went through a fieldsman/dealer as I needed to move them on as i have been...

Just had a message from APHA to let us know that they have found a case of Bluetongue near Canterbury with a 10km temporary control zone in place.

Council pass motion asking for 'independent review of rt governance" rt seems to be limping from one row to another oh dear what a pity😁

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland High suicide rates among farmers have been linked to a masculine workforce which “finds it harder to talk about their issues”. This is according to Kris Ambler of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), who told Agriland...

Written by Kate McMahon from Agriland The Farming Community Network Cymru (FCN) is holding a free event to address loneliness and isolation in the farming community on September 22, at Gwernyfed Rugby Club, Talgarth. A personal speech will be made by FCN ambassador and north wales farmer...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Three people in the UK farming and agricultural industry die by suicide every week, according to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). BACP fears that suicide rates in rural communities across the UK will rise due to...

Hello, I am a licenced bookkeeper based in Tiverton, Devon and I have experience in working with farmers and agricultural businesses. I currently have the capacity to take on new clients so if this is something I am able to help you with then please get in touch.

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Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland Minister of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food, Mark Spencer, has shown his support for farming and rural communities by driving a tractor around Parliament Square in London, and into the Houses of Parliament. He was taking part in one segment of...

Afternoon all, Today we've published a handbook containing all the detailed information about the sustainable farming incentive offer for this year. The handbook is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sfi-handbook-for-the-sfi-2023-offer An overview blogpost is here...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine The initiative behind a new Group 4 wheat is striving to help support two farming charities and raise awareness of the work they do. Mindful is a new variety from Agrovista Seeds, with 10% of profits being donated to the Farming Community Network and...

I've been hearing about a dairy farm that had an inspection, the inspector found around a dozen doors that in her opinion needed to be replaced/repaired and the job had to be done within 28 days. They said there was no chance they could meet that deadline, they have had a death in the family...

Parting ways with our agronomist and the parent company which is a well known, supposedly well respected and reviewed farming/ management service company. Long story short, lack of agronomist visits, agronomy done on timings rather than in field situation, non existent weed control this season...