Farmer transforms his old combine harvester into a quirky £120-per-night holiday home

A farmer has transformed his old combine harvester into a quirky holiday home that sleeps up to four guests for £120 a night on his campsite in Skegness, Lincolnshire.

'Complacency kills': Cost of dog attacks surges by nearly one third

Dog attacks on livestock cost an estimated £2.4 million during the course of 2023, up nearly 30% compared to the previous year, shocking new figures show.

Dereham Young Farmers raise £10,000 for Heart UK charity

Dereham Young Farmers' Club (YFC) has been honoured by a national heart charity after raising more than £10,000 in memory of a friend who died during a rugby match.

PM announces support for farming amid industry 'crisis'

The prime minister announced a package of measures on Tuesday to help farmers - but many say more is needed to support an industry "in crisis".

£5,000 fines on the cards for horse welfare offences

The introduction of £5,000 penalty notices for animal welfare offences has been welcomed – but their effectiveness depends on enforcement, and they could be “open to misuse”.

King's charity issues £450k in funding to help rural and farming projects

The Royal Countryside Fund, founded by the King, has announced a donation of nearly £450,000 to support rural and farming initiatives across the UK.

UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes

The UK government has announced a range of new measures aimed at boosting the productivity and resilience of the farming sector. The announcement came on Tuesday, February 20.

Blind farmer opens doors to farming with new opportunity for disabled people in Scotland

The Inclusive Farm has joined forces with The MacRobert Trust to create a new farm in Scotland specifically designed for disabled people to enter the agricultural industry

Incidents involving livestock number one cause of farm-related deaths

Incidents involving livestock were the number one cause of work-related deaths on British farms last year, the UK's safety watchdog has said.

Mind Your Head 2024 puts spotlight on farmers' mental health

The annual Mind Your Head campaign has launched today to highlight the significant mental health risks associated with farm work.

Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control

With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control around livestock.

Family demands overhaul on farm inspections after tragic death of farmer

Rocky Poulson ended his life four days after a farm inspection which found 18 sheep had been tagged with incorrect-coloured ear tags

Sheep sector welcomes improved police powers to tackle dog attacks

The sheep sector has welcomed steps taken toward tougher punishments for the crime of livestock worrying by dogs.

Nuffield Farming Scholarships applications are open for 2025

Nuffield Farming Scholarships are now open for 2025.

2024 Big Farmland Bird Count under way as farmers urged to take part

This year's Big Farmland Bird Count has officially begun, with farmers and landowners encouraged to find out what's on their land.