Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Oilseed rape: Accurate desiccation time essential to avoid rejections

With pod filling well underway in winter oilseed rape crops, Hutchinsons is reminding growers of the need for accurate desiccation timing to maximise yield and minimise the risk of rejections this harvest.

Job index reveals the toughest jobs in the UK

Amanda Owen has given an insight into the difficulties of farming, as a poll finds farming is viewed as one of the top 10 most difficult jobs.

Pink Ladies tractor run set to hit the road again in July

The Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run 2025 has so far raised over £30,000 for breast cancer research.

Mancozeb: Global summit held in UK ahead of court hearing 

Experts gathered at Rothamsted Research in the UK to highlight the vital role of mancozeb, ahead of an EU renewal case in July.

Land Army girl opens wartime food security exhibition 

Land Army girl Eileen Webster opened the exhibition about wartime farming, with special guests reflecting on food security and the vital importance of farming.

UK-EU deal: How does it affect food and farming?

Farming groups have reacted to the news of a SPS (Sanitary and Phytosanitary) agreement, which addresses the impact of non-tariff barriers.

What farming grants are coming up?

The government has announced the long-awaited next round of the FETF grant, among other available funding.

Clarkson addresses rumours that Kaleb has been “replaced”

Jeremy Clarkson has shared “bad news from Diddly Squat” and addressed rumours that Kaleb Cooper has been replaced as farm manager.

How will the US trade deal affect UK farmers?

There are concerns that two agricultural sectors have been singled out to shoulder the burden of the removal of tariffs for other industries in the economy.

Integrated beef system offers business expansion opportunities

Farming couple David and Sarah Green decided to start rearing calves for integrated beef supply chain, Gamechanger, to provide an additional revenue stream.

“We don’t think we’re heroes, but we do want respect”

Farmers Guide talks to Rebecca Wilson, recently listed in The Times Young Power List, about her family farm, government policy and what it’s like to be a woman in agriculture.

Next wheat strike could see supplies get ‘very tight very quickly’

Olly Harrison said the April wheat strike is now concluded and no contracts were broken – but further strikes are possible in future with support from Europe.

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