When our 2025 Contractor of the Year, Neil Fell, started his sheep-dipping business, the family farm, based near Durham, was going through several changes. Initially a…
Month: July 2025
The July 2025 issue is now available online. Packed full of news, features and comments.
Father-and-son duo David and Richard Budd operate Stevens Farm (Hawkhurst), which was established by Richard’s great-grandparents during the Second World War. It originally began as a…
Following the announcement that the SFI 2024 scheme would re-open for eligible applicants, Hutchinsons is providing advice to those taking part. Georgina Wallis, head of environmental…
Certain actions within the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offered such a high level of payment that it significantly affected the spring crop and minor crop markets.…
The impact of climate change has been revealed in a survey by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Its survey of 300 farmers found that…
Tractor registrations in June continued to be down year-on-year; however, the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) is reporting a smaller drop. The monthly total of 852 machines…
Farmers will be able to apply for a share of £150m as a new round of Capital Grants open, designed to support sustainable food production and…
The increased efficiencies achieved through running a new Fendt baler have more than justified the cost to upgrade for one hay and haylage producer in Essex.…
The Felix Project, a London-based food rescue charity, is calling on the government to include new options within the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) to boost food…