Digital mapping paves way for new chapter in UK wine production

A new project creating an open-source initiative for data integration could pave the way for a 'new chapter' in British wine production.

'Timely' legislation aims to reduce high number of on-farm ATV thefts

A rural insurance company has welcomed the 'timely' introduction of new legislation aimed at preventing the theft of all terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Nine-year-old painstakingly restores 1940s vintage tractor

A nine-year-old has painstakingly restored a 1947 David Brown Cropmaster, with his efforts to be showcased at an upcoming vintage tractor show.

XL Bully type dogs added to list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act

New laws banning XL Bully type dogs have been laid in Parliament on October 31st

Security warning to farm shop owners as retail crime surges

More than eight in 10 retailers have experienced crime in the last six months, with farm shops among those frequently targeted, NFU Mutual has warned.

Social media pumpkin picking boost for farmers

A pumpkin picking craze has become a Halloween money-spinner for some farmers, thanks to social media.

Livestock theft and attacks rise as farmers urged to bolster security

Livestock rustling cost an estimated £2.7 million in 2022, up nearly 10 percent compared to the year before, according to NFU Mutual's latest figures.

NFU Mutual warns farmers of likely increase in rural crime as clocks go back

Rural insurer is warning farmers that theft costs have been the highest in the autumn and early winter months. In 2022, there was a 22.1% rise in the cost of rural crime to an estimated £49.5million.

HSE to inspect 440 UK farms as part of workplace safety campaign

HSE to inspect 440 farms as part of workplace safety campaign

Farmers urged to ramp up security measures as clocks go back

Farmers have been urged to ramp up security measures to avoid becoming victims of rural theft after the clocks go back this weekend.

Farmers count the cost of Storm Babet

For some rural regions it was the worst flood in living memory.

Robotics company awarded funding to spearhead on-farm project

An agri-tech firm which builds cutting-edge autonomous farm robotics has been awarded nearly £1 million to spearhead its new FLEXBOT project.

Calls for tougher action on sheep attacks ahead of King's Speech

Farm leaders are requesting new livestock worrying legislation ahead of the upcoming King’s Speech after the government ditched tougher measures in the summer.

Fatal livestock diseases on rise in Europe, farmers warned

Farmers are being reminded of the disease risks associated with importing live animals from overseas, as numerous disease continue to spread in Europe.

Farmers target supermarkets in supply chain protests

A group of farmers are leading a mass protest at supermarkets across the country to highlight the trade's unfair treatment of farmers.