10+ hour, 5+ min ago   (389+ words) Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into a large-scale illegal waste site at a farm on Coal Pit Lane, near Middlewich. On Friday morning, 7th August, a 69-year-old local man was arrested at the site on suspicion…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (531+ words) Combines & Forage Harvesting Fendt has introduced further updates to its Ideal combine range, featuring increased cleaning capacity, a greater separation area and a lower total cost of ownership for UK and Irish operators. Reflecting on the performance of Ideal machines…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (166+ words) Selectively breeding cattle based on microbial traits, can help livestock farmers to improve feed conversion and production efficiency while lowering emissions, according to a new study. A study at SRUC’s Beef and Sheep Research Centre used respiration chambers to measure…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (280+ words) A new machinery sharing scheme is set to open in North Wales this autumn, allowing farmers to reduce machinery costs by sharing equipment between businesses. The North Wales Machinery Ring will give farmers and growers access to specialist machinery for…...

3+ day, 46+ min ago   (436+ words) Advice has been issued to farmers by DEFRA on looking after livestock, managing water supplies, and reducing fire risks, as dry conditions continue to put pressure on farm businesses. The government is working to mitigate the impact of exceptionally dry…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (839+ words) Three farmers from across the UK have shared their experiences of soft winter wheat Sparkler, saying it delivered excellent performance while showcasing its strong agronomic traits during an exceptionally hot and dry summer. Andrew Dalton, who farms near Bridgnorth in…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (421+ words) Construction and agriculture have been named the most dangerous industries, which continue to account for the greatest number of workers killed in fatal accidents each year. 22 farmworkers have been killed in work-related accidents between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2026, according to the…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (480+ words) A new world land speed record of 406.320mph has been set with JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax. The car recorded the average speed of 400.623mph in its first run across the Bonneville Salt Flats and 412.135 mph on its second run, giving an average of…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (326+ words) With almost three-quarters of the UK now officially in drought, farming groups and MPs are calling for fewer planning hurdles so that more on-farm reservoirs can be built. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) says just 34 on-farm reservoirs were…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (399+ words) Dairy producers are warning that a growing skills shortage could put pressure on UK milk production, as many businesses struggle to recruit and retain staff. The UK’s largest dairy co-operative, Arla, has launched a new outreach programme aimed at engaging…...