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Oatly to scrap its UK vegan drink factory plans

Oatly, the world’s largest oat-based drink company, has pulled out of plans to build a major factory in the UK. The Sweden-based drink manufacturer had previously announced it intended to…

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Strikes at Case New Holland Basildon site set to continue

Workers at Case New Holland’s factory in Basildon, Essex, will continue to strike over pay as negotiations between the Unite trade union and the employer remain unresolved. More than 500…

HEALTH AND SAFETY

NAAC head warns of worker fatigue ahead of busy period

The head of the UK’s only organisation that represents agricultural contractors has warned of the risk to life to farmworkers posed by a lack of sleep. Jill Hewitt, the chief…

FARM POLICY

Lib Dems accused of mimicking NFU farming campaign

The Liberal Democrats have been accused of “jumping on the bandwagon” after the party launched its own “Back British Farming” campaign. The NFU launched the original Back British Farming campaign…

DIET FEEDERS

KV Siloking feeders get hydro-mechanical Variospeed option

A stepless transmission option developed for the larger two- and three-auger models in the Siloking trailed diet feeder range from Kverneland is designed to reduce stresses and strains on tractor…

ENVIRONMENT

Plea for more balance in tree planting on Scottish farms

Scottish farm leaders have issued a plea for more balance to be struck between tree planting and farmland. NFU Scotland (NFUS) said woodland creation remains a “bone of contention” among…

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Young farmer culture report sparks huge reaction

Farmers Weekly readers have responded in droves to a recent article which detailed instances of sexual assault at young farmers’ events. Many women shared their own experiences, or their family…

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Fourth-generation farmer Ben Butler is adamant that it is possible to balance pursuing a passion for the environment with running a successful business. Ben took over as director of 1000-acre…

 

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Editor's view: Facing hard truths about young farmer culture

I love the farming community. I love farmers. I spend my life advocating for you and I’m incredibly proud to do it. But as a staunch friend, I have a…

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Will's World: Meaning of life discovered on Wrexham farm

I’m about to claim something that’s groundbreaking in the extreme. So if you’re not already sitting down while reading this, you may want to pull up a chair. Humans of…