Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Reeves heads to US to push for trade deal
23rd April 2025
Farming groups have warned Reeves not to sacrifice British food and farming as she arrives in Washington to discuss a trade deal with the US.
Farmers to be compensated after Müller factory breakdown
23rd April 2025
Müller had asked some farmers to ‘responsibly dispose’ of milk after operational issues at the Skelmersdale plant.
APR 2025
Spotlight on: Farm biosecurity
20th April 2025
Neogen experts outline the benefits and uses of Neogen Farm Fluid MAX, and share optimal cleaning and disinfection protocols.
Top tips to keep yourself and others safe this harvest
11th April 2025
Tilly Pass provides guidance on health and safety this harvest, including checks on kit, visibility on the road and towing safety.
“Bad day for sustainable British meat” as Cranswick plans rejected
4th April 2025
Cranswick has said it is disappointed at the local council’s decision to block proposals to redevelop an existing pig farm and redundant poultry sheds.
Farming sector reacts to US import tariff
3rd April 2025
Trump has announced at least a 10% tariff on all imports to the US, prompting reactions from UK farming groups.
Zeichner grilled on food security amid wheat strike
2nd April 2025
The minister faced intense questioning from members of the Efra Committee on numerous government policy decisions that have heaped pressure on farmers in recent months.
Direct drilling for profitability
2nd April 2025
With margins under increasing pressure, direct drilling crops is rapidly becoming essential to allow farms to operate profitably, says Hobhole Farming in Lincolnshire.
US trade deal rumours prompt warning from farming unions
27th March 2025
Circulating rumours have prompted all four of the UK’s farming unions to urge the government to stand up for UK farmers.
APR 2025
Could your production losses be down to ovine Johne’s disease?
27th March 2025
Johne’s disease is often missed in sheep, but can cause serious production losses. Sarah Kidby spoke to experts about cost-effective control.
Shadow chancellor delivers blistering attack on Reeves during Spring Statement
26th March 2025
Responding to Reeves’s Spring Statement, Mel Stride accused the chancellor of making the UK “poorer” and “weaker” with her recent policies.
How to manage parasite risks in lambs this spring
26th March 2025
Farmers Guide speaks to Elanco’s ruminant technical consultant, Matt Colston, about the key parasites of concern for lambs in the early spring.