Author Posts: Aleksandra Cupriak

HB Machinery becomes new Kuhn dealer

Kuhn announced that it has strengthened its dealer coverage in North West England with the appointment of HB Machinery, based near Preston.

Neive follows her farming dream after surviving life-changing stroke

Neive Burke is defying the odds to pursue her passion for farming after surviving a life-altering stroke. 

Weigh up costs and benefits of straw removal, Hutchinsons expert advises

As harvest gets underway, agronomy firm Hutchinsons is reminding growers to think carefully when considering whether to bale and remove straw from fields.

NSA responds to claims that sheep destroy Britain’s upland habitats

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has responded to Chris Packham’s column published in The Guardian, which claims that sheep are “destroying Britain’s upland habitats”, by calling for a more evidence-based and balanced conversation around the complex issues affecting protected landscapes. 

Transition period starts next summer to ban lead shots

The sale and use of lead shot for live quarry and clay shooting will be banned after a three-year transition, starting from next summer. 

Blenheim Estate celebrates first mushroom harvest

The first gourmet mushrooms, including Blue Grey, Golden, Pink, King Oyster and Lion’s Mane, have been harvested and sold from a mushroom farm on the Blenheim Estate.  

Harvest update: Oat yields below average in Northamptonshire 

Farmer Ben Aveling has provided Farmers Guide with the latest harvest insights from Radmore Farm in Northamptonshire.

Family and friends raise £88k in memory of farmer Neil Stewart

Friends and family of Borders farmer Neil Stewart have completed a 100-mile walk in his memory and raised over £88,000 to spread mental health awareness in the farming community.

Claas announces new product additions for 2026

Claas has unveiled a new addition to its 2026 product lineup: the Cerex round baler. The company has also announced a series of updates and the launch of new models across its combine harvester, baler, mower, and telescopic handler ranges.

Action needed to minimise farm fire risk as temperatures soar

As two more regions have recently declared drought status, farmers have been warned of the increasing risk of fires on farmland. NFU has highlighted the need for action from government, fire services and local authorities to protect lives and livelihoods. 

Farming bosses respond to DEFRA’s new food strategy: ‘Farms must be profitable’

Farming leaders have responded to the new food strategy, which DEFRA describes as a ‘fresh approach’ to building a modern food system that addresses critical challenges and helps people save money.

Hawkstone advert with farmers’ choir banned from TV and radio

Jeremy Clarkson has expressed his disappointment after a Hawkstone advert that featured a farmers’ choir was banned from broadcasting.

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