New ALA Council ready to steer Brexit
The Government needs impartial, practical guidance more than ever before, and with a fresh team at its helm the Agricultural Law Association is already gearing up to provide it. Continue reading
Holistic science will help Irish farmers boost productivity
Irish farmers can now take a truly holistic approach to plant and animal health, following the launch of Olmix-Micromix’s health, nutrition and biostimulant range in Dublin. Continue reading
The Wurzels return to the Bath & West Show
The Wurzels are a country institution – few young farmers in the West Country don’t know the lyrics to ‘Combine Harvester’ – and they are returning to perform at one of their favourite shows; the Royal Bath & West Show this summer. We catch up with band member Tommy Banner to find out more. Continue reading
Q&A with Lee Musselwhite
Visitors to this year’s Royal Bath & West Show will be treated to an awe-inspiring demonstration of motorbike skills, complete with soaring no-hand tricks and death-defying backflips. We meet the man behind Xtreme FMX – British champion Lee Musselwhite. Continue reading
Celebrate the best of British cider at the Royal Bath & West Show
Lovers and makers of cider will flock to this year’s Royal Bath & West Show to take part in the British Cider Championships as the craft continues to produce a huge array of delicious delicacies. Continue reading
Beware HMRC scams, warns Old Mill
Farmers and rural business owners should beware potential phone scams, following a spate of incidents in which tricksters pretend to be calling from HMRC. Continue reading
Entries open for Royal Bath & West Show
It’s only 100 days to go until the Royal Bath & West Show, and entries are now open for competitions ranging from show jumping and livestock to floral art, cider and cheese. Continue reading
Livestock entries open for Royal Bath & West Show
It’s only 100 days to go until the Royal Bath & West Show, and livestock entries are now open, with new classes, top judges and plenty of evening entertainment on offer. Continue reading
Most solar arrays underperform – get them checked
A huge proportion of solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays are under-performing financially and could easily be improved. Farms and estates should therefore consider getting them independently assessed. Continue reading
New probate charges could be crippling, warns Old Mill
New government proposals could see the costs of probate soar to nearly 40 times the current fee, leaving executors having to shell out up to £6,000 from their own pocket. Continue reading