EAF Launches Version 17.0 of its Global Sustainable Agriculture Standard
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched the latest version of its LEAF Marque Standard version 17.0, representing a significant evolution in the assurance of more sustainable farming. The update reaffirms LEAF’s commitment to providing a globally relevant and practical framework to build more resilient farming and food systems. The comprehensive review was undertaken with […]
Farming the most valued profession behind only nursing, says public
Britain’s farmers and growers have been named as one of the public’s most favoured and valued professions, second only to nurses, a new survey commissioned by the NFU can reveal. 74% of the public have a favourable view of farmers and growers, recognising how hard they work through rain and shine, to produce food for the […]
Disappearing milk contract drives increase in arable for Aberdeen-based farmer and upgrade of existing grain handling solution by Master Farm Services, BDC Systems Ltd and Ravenhill
The pulling of milk contracts in the Aberdeen area by a large diary meant that Roy Mitchell of Lofthillock Farm, Inverurie, Aberdeen, had some tough decisions to make. After much soul-searching, Mitchell decided that his dairy herd had to go, he would finish some beef cattle and significantly increase his arable output which would require […]
Honda duo provides ideal solution for Northamptonshire farm
A Honda Pioneer UTV and a Fourtrax ATV are both essential to the smooth running of a family-owned livestock farm on the Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border. Trading as EM Eaton & Son, the Eaton family has farmed the 100ha farm for five generations. Jason Eaton manages the farm with his parents Keith and Beryl, and his […]
SUZUKI INTRODUCES THE NEW ACROSS
Suzuki is launching the new Across in Autumn 2020, a robust and sporty SUV equipped with a sophisticated Plug-in Hybrid system and E-Four electronic 4×4, delivering uncompromising performance and efficiency with the capability and styling of a full-fledged modern SUV. The Across is the first model supplied from Toyota Motor Corporation under the collaborative business […]
No job too big for the Kawasaki full 2021 MULE and ATV Range
With demand for the Kawasaki MULE and ATV machines soaring, the 2021 range is available now from the extensive Kawasaki utility dealer network. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the shutdown of production lines, demand for the Kawasaki utility range has remained strong and the brand is pleased to announce the availability of its full 2021 […]
SCOTTS INTRODUCES ITS GT170 WINDROWER KIT
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of vegetable harvesting equipment has launched an innovative conversion kit that allows owners of the GRIMME GT 170 trailed harvester to convert seamlessly to a fully functioning windrower without modifications to the host machine. Designed in response to local growers where the Grimme GT170 is their preferred choice of […]
The £1m coastal farm for a pound tenant announced
The National Trust’s search for a conservation farming hero to take on its £1m farm for a pound a year is over – after a hunt that drew interest from around the world. Dan Jones, 38, from Anglesey, has been named as the conservation charity’s new shepherd for the 124 acre Parc Farm in North […]
Tax Tribunal unable to decide whether asparagus growing is farming or market gardening
The Upper Tax Tribunal has been unable to determine whether growing asparagus for sale is considered as farming or market gardening for the purposes of tax. The appeal case, which was heard in London on 27 June, was brought by a Mrs Thorne, and centred around the ‘sideways’ loss relief she claimed on her 2008-2009 […]
