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Soil Health — improving soil structure to mitigate erosion and compaction, thereby enhancing water infiltration..
It has been a summer to remember for the wrong reasons. Soils have been hot, hard and bare for a prolonged stretch, and harvest ran on ground that carried machinery without leaving much of a mark. That is a mixed blessing. Dry soil resists rutting, so the damage is...
General Farm & Estate Worker, Worcestershire
General Farm & Estate WorkerPrivate mixed farm and estate, WorcestershireFull-time, permanent OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and reliable General Farm & Estate Worker to join our team on a c. 400-hectare estate comprising arable land, woodland and...
Rent Reviews: Best Practice and Perhaps Tenants Need to Take the Initiative..
Farm businesses are facing continued pressure on margins, with arable profitability and cash flow particularly challenging over the past three years. While some sectors including sheep and beef have experienced stronger prices in recent years, the overall picture...
Farmers Encouraged to Act Now on Capital Grants and Upcoming SFI Opportunities
Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to act now following the reopening of the Capital Grants scheme, whilst also preparing for Round 2 of Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) which is expected to open in September. Strong demand for funding is anticipated...
Food for Thought Report – Shaping Sustainable Farming Futures…
British farming has rarely been more strategically important. At a time of geopoliticalinstability, climate volatility and rising input costs, the UK’s ability to feed itself is nolonger a comfortable assumption — it is a matter of national resilience. Our new report,...
Grounded in Agriculture – Podcast Series putting Farming Voices Front and Centre..
The vital role farmers play at the heart of the rural economy - and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry - are being explored in a dedicated podcast series aimed at those working across agriculture. As part of its successful Legal Lounge podcast, law...
FarmersAid: Real time guidance for serious on-farm accidents launching 4th June 2026
Farming is one of the most dangerous professions in the UK, accounting for around 20% of workplace fatalities, despite representing just 1% of the workplace. When a serious accident happens, the first few minutes can shape the outcome. Distance, terrain and access...
Protect What Matters – Your Guide to Preventing Fires from Breaking Out in your Farm Buildings..
At NFU Mutual Hereford North and Borders, we understand that your farm is more than a business, it’s your livelihood, your legacy, and your home. But every year, devastating fires threaten farms across the UK, causing millions of pounds in damage, endangering lives,...
Environment Agency Farm Inspections: What Farmers Need to Know..
Receiving an unexpected letter about an inspection can be unsettling, particularly if you’re unsure what to expect. Whether you have been notified of an inspection or not, being prepared is key. In this article, Kaz Monteith, Agricultural Compliance Specialist at...
Herefordshire farmers submit major plan to restore nature along the Rivers Wye and Lugg.
Ambitious long-term plans to restore nature across more than 5000 hectares along the river corridors of the Wye and Lugg between Leominster and Symonds Yat, have been formally submitted to Defra as part of the government’s new Landscape Recovery programme. The...