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Farming minister Spencer forecast to lose seat at election
Farmers Weekly Defra farming minister Mark Spencer is one of 20 Conservative MPs who are in danger of losing their seats in the next generhttps://www.fwi.co.uk/wp-admin/edit.phpal election, according to new polling by the…
Rural crime tsar’s fury after livestock worrying act dropped
Farmers Weekly The UK’s police lead for livestock has blasted the government after it dropped the Kept Animals Bill, containing the new Livestock Protection Act. Rob Taylor, wildlife and rural crime co-ordinator for Wales,…
“Infrastructure and Diversity: The Foundation for Brand Growth, Especially During a Recession”
In times of economic recession, having a strong infrastructure and business diversity is even more critical. During a recession, consumer behavior changes, and the market becomes more volatile and unpredictable. This…
Pick-ups for Peace donates 100 vehicles to Ukrainian military
Farmers Weekly Pick-ups for Peace, a charity set up by British farmers to aid the Ukrainian army, has met its goal of delivering 100 4×4 vehicles to troops on the war-torn country’s front line. Donated by farmers from across…
More aggressive discs for new Agriweld Min-Dis subsoiler
Farmers Weekly Tillage equipment manufacturer Agriweld has revised the design of its Min-Dis low surface disturbance subsoiler. The implement now sports a more aggressive row of serrated discs at the front to clear trash from…
Opinion: I (mostly) trust the food supply chain
Farmers Weekly I was in Sainsbury’s chiller aisle, loitering with intent to buy mince. As usual I checked the packs for weight, fat content and country of origin and was about to put one bearing a Union Jack in the trolley…
Farmer Focus: The western world is living beyond its means
Farmers Weekly Now the harvest is done and the herbage seeds and wheat are planted, we turn our attention here to lamb finishing as a key part of our farm system. Winter also gives us time for maintenance, development and…
Nominate your 2023 Farming Champion
Farmers Weekly Lots of people in agriculture make a difference, but do you know someone who really goes the extra mile? We’re launching the hunt for the 2023 Farmers Weekly Farming Champion of the Year, so we want to hear…
Business Clinic: Why might there be a problem with our insurance claim?
Farmers Weekly Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Rory Gibson, regional director, Scotland, at A-Plan Rural Insurance, offers some advice on a…
6 pitfalls to avoid when buying grant-funded gear
Farmers Weekly Poor rural internet connectivity and a long and exacting series of hoops to jump through can make grant applications for farming equipment a challenging process. The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF)…
