Free-range Xmas turkeys in short supply as bird flu measures continue
SUPPLIES of free-range birds – including Christmas turkeys – have been hit ‘very, very hard’ by the bird flu…
Farmers offered free workshops to help plan for grant changes
FREE workshops are being held to help farmers and landowners plan for changes to grant payments. Between 2021 and 2027,…
Helping you to protect your farm and equipment through the winter
Words and photos from the Police Rural Crime Team. You will not have failed to notice how early it gets…
Farming remains highly vulnerable
NFU President Minette Batters has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn statement. She said: “There is much to be welcomed from…
NFU hosts first-of-a-kind workshop on emerging environmental markets
Environmental markets pose a potential source of income for farmers and growers and exploring opportunities to engage with them…
Young Farmers celebrate successful year with supper and prize-giving
Salisbury Young Farmers (YFC) club has enjoyed a very successful year after reopening in January. Among the club’s many achievements…
Agri-turf podcaster publishes 80th podcast on his 80th birthday
Salisbury freelance journalist and podcast producer, Chris Biddle, published the 80th episode of his popular Inside Agri-Turf podcast on…
Defra orders all birds to be housed to stop spread of bird flu
ALL birds must be kept indoors from Monday (November 7) until further notice, as efforts to curb the spread…
Measures introduced to prevent the spread of bird flu as cases soar
NEW measures have been introduced to stop the spread of bird flu as cases soar. Chief Veterinary Officers in…
Best of breed on show at open day
MORE than 60 cattle breeders gathered at a Vale farm to talk all things farming – and to view…