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'Prepare for the unexpected' - 10 ways to survive living with a farmer

'Prepare for the unexpected' - 10 ways to survive living with a farmer

15 Jul 201904:00
Former journalist and blogger Emma Lander tells us the top ten things she’s learnt from living with a farmer.
Advicefarm lifeHandy hints
UK farmers urged to prepare for more currency volatility ahead

UK farmers urged to prepare for more currency volatility ahead

13 Aug 201712:00
Farmers need to be prepared for more currency volatility while the UK prepares to leave the EU if they want to carry on ‘business as usual’.
AdviceBrexitBusinessPolitics
Improving rural security: Nine ways to keep your farm vehicles safe

Improving rural security: Nine ways to keep your farm vehicles safe

15 Aug 201711:45
Good security is crucial to protecting your property. But as no two farms or rural businesses are the same, there’s no standard, one-size-fits-all solution.
Advicefarm lifeHandy hintsMachineryRural crime
TOP TIPS: 10 ways to keep your cattle safe from bovine TB

TOP TIPS: 10 ways to keep your cattle safe from bovine TB

15 Aug 201716:00
As England and Wales battle to get on top of bovine TB and the disease closes in on Scotland, we have put together some top tips on keeping your cattle safe and preventing the spread of infection.
AdviceBeefBovine TBdairyfarm lifelivestockScotlandScottish BordersWalesWelfare
Young farmers: What to do if you don't get your A-Level grades - clearing explained

Young farmers: What to do if you don't get your A-Level grades - clearing explained

15 Aug 201809:00
As pivotal exam results emerge and loom, thousands of students will be looking ahead with a mixture of nerves and excitement to university.
AdviceGetting startedHandy hintsNew entrantsYoung farmersYoung Farmers Clubs
TOP TIPS: 10 ways tenants can prepare themselves for Brexit

TOP TIPS: 10 ways tenants can prepare themselves for Brexit

20 Aug 201716:00
10 top tips from the TFA for tenants to prepare themselves for Brexit.
AdviceBrexitBusiness
Farmers urged to take precautionary measures to combat arson attacks

Farmers urged to take precautionary measures to combat arson attacks

29 Aug 201715:25
The CLA is urging farmers to take precautionary measures during harvest and beyond in order to reduce their chances of being a victim of arsonists.
Advicearablefarm lifeHarvestRural crime
Farm advice: How to spot cyber crime and what to do

Farm advice: How to spot cyber crime and what to do

05 Sep 201715:03
Being targeted by scammers is, unfortunately, something which happens often in today’s society.
Advicefarm lifeHandy hintsRural crime
FARM TIPS: How to store your combine over winter

FARM TIPS: How to store your combine over winter

12 Sep 201715:00
With some careful post-harvest storage checks and techniques, a lot of stress and breakdowns can be avoided the following season.
Advicefarm lifeHandy hintsMachinery
BPS advice: A land and payment checklist for farmers

BPS advice: A land and payment checklist for farmers

19 Sep 201716:13
With farmers’ attention being on outdoor work at this time of the year, NFU BPS expert Richard Wordsworth runs down a few BPS-related issues to be aware of.
AdvicearableBusinessfarm lifeHandy hintslivestockMachineryScotland
10 tips and tricks for surviving harvest while dating a farmer

10 tips and tricks for surviving harvest while dating a farmer

17 Jul 201906:00
With harvest 2019 just around the corner, Kristeena Patsche gives us a few tips and tricks to help partners survive this vital time of the year.
Advicearablefarm lifeGetting started
Fuel & machinery: Top five tips for keeping your farm moving

Fuel & machinery: Top five tips for keeping your farm moving

20 Sep 201706:00
When it comes to the busy harvest season you need to be confident that your machinery is in tip top condition and won’t let you down.
Advicearablefarm lifeMachineryScotland
Make sure any self-employed farm workers really are self-employed

Make sure any self-employed farm workers really are self-employed

20 Sep 201711:50
Employers have been urged to check staff are self-employed in the eyes of the law or they could owe substantial amounts in back pay and unpaid National Insurance contributions.
AdvicearableBusinessfarm lifeLegal HelplivestockPolitics
How to roll a fleece

How to roll a fleece

10 Oct 201710:30
To get the most value out of your wool, it is worth leaning how to roll the fleece properly. British Wool gave their top tips for rolling your fleece.
AdviceHandy hintslivestocksheep
EXPLAINED: Can a farmer ever drive a tractor on the motorway?

EXPLAINED: Can a farmer ever drive a tractor on the motorway?

25 Sep 201709:25
A farmer caught driving on the motorway in a tractor has been reprimanded by police - but what are the rules? And are tractors ever allowed on the motorway?
Advicefarm lifeHandy hintsMachineryTractors
Buyer's guide: 150hp tractors for less than £30,000

Buyer's guide: 150hp tractors for less than £30,000

27 Sep 201710:45
Second-hand tractors can provide cheap power for any type of farm.
AdvicearableBuyer's Guidesfarm lifeHandy hintslivestockMachineryTractors
TOP TIPS: A guide to selling or letting a farm at its best

TOP TIPS: A guide to selling or letting a farm at its best

02 Oct 201708:00
The key to a successful farm sale or letting is to ensure it looks its best when people come to view it.
AdvicearableBusinessfarm lifeHandy hintslivestockScotland
How it works: Altering tractor tyre pressures on the go

How it works: Altering tractor tyre pressures on the go

04 Oct 201710:45
The convenience of being able to alter tyre pressures while on the go, to ensure the correct operating pressures for field or road work, is now a reality with a retro-fit central tyre inflation system.
Advicearablefarm lifelivestockMachineryTractors
Infants, pregnant women and the elderly can now eat runny eggs

Infants, pregnant women and the elderly can now eat runny eggs

11 Oct 201708:00
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced it has changed its advice on eating raw and lightly cooked eggs
AdvicelivestockpoultryWelfare
Breathing new life into unwanted farm goods with shabby chic revolution

Breathing new life into unwanted farm goods with shabby chic revolution

18 Oct 201710:00
With the rise in popularity of ’shabby chic’ furniture, Farmers Guardian visited Silverwoods Auctioneers in Lancashire to see which old farm artefacts are in demand.
Advicearablefarm lifeGetting startedlivestock
BPS payments: Issues for farmers to be aware of at this time of year

BPS payments: Issues for farmers to be aware of at this time of year

19 Oct 201715:45
NFU’s senior BPS adviser Richard Wordsworth discusses issues farmers should be aware of at this time of the year, for BPS payments relating to 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
AdvicearableBusinessdairyfarm lifeGetting startedlivestockScotland
Pesticides may not be cause of 76 per cent drop in flying insect numbers, says CPA

Pesticides may not be cause of 76 per cent drop in flying insect numbers, says CPA

21 Oct 201707:00
The Crop Protection Association has warned further research is needed to establish the cause of a 76 per cent drop in flying insect numbers in Germany.
AdvicearableArable FarmingCrop protectionCropsEnvironmentfarm lifeNeonicotinoids
Farmers invited to free seminar explaining how to prepare for Brexit

Farmers invited to free seminar explaining how to prepare for Brexit

23 Oct 201708:00
Farmers are being invited to a free Business Festival event that will include talks by local agriculture experts on how they can best prepare for Brexit.
AdvicearableBusinessdairyfarm lifeGetting startedlivestock
Mud on the roads: What farmers using public highways need to know

Mud on the roads: What farmers using public highways need to know

24 Oct 201715:15
All farmers must take responsibility for ensuring their own and each other’s safety where agricultural vehicles using public roads are concerned.
Advicearabledairyfarm lifelivestockMachineryScotland
Staying safe on country roads: 12 rural driving tips

Staying safe on country roads: 12 rural driving tips

26 Oct 201712:30
Country roads are the most deadly when it comes to road accidents, with almost 60 per cent of all fatalities occurring on them.
Advicearabledairyfarm lifeFarm safetyGetting startedHandy hintslivestockScotland
Protecting farms: Tackling the threat of flooding in the UK

Protecting farms: Tackling the threat of flooding in the UK

28 Oct 201707:00
Flooding is rarely out of the headlines but finding workable solutions is a challenge.
Advicearabledairyfarm lifelivestockScotland
Vermin control: How to prevent rats and mice causing farm headaches

Vermin control: How to prevent rats and mice causing farm headaches

01 Nov 201711:02
Farmers can undertake a number of proactive steps to prevent rats and mice from causing any headaches.
Advicearablefarm lifelivestockScotlandSmallholders
How to maintain small tractors - and look after your attachments

How to maintain small tractors - and look after your attachments

01 Nov 201709:00
While there are still many jobs to do throughout the autumn and winter months, there will be some tools and machinery which you will not need again until next spring.
AdvicearabledairyEquipmentfarm lifeHandy hintslivestockMachineryScotlandSmallholdersTractors
Handy hints: Alternate bedding sources for farm winter housing

Handy hints: Alternate bedding sources for farm winter housing

09 Nov 201707:00
With straw prices set to rocket this winter, Chloe Palmer weighs up the alternative bedding sources.
AdviceBeefdairyfarm lifeGrasslandlivestockScotland
Vermin control: How to eradicate moles from your farmland

Vermin control: How to eradicate moles from your farmland

02 Nov 201713:00
Moles are troublesome vermin that can cause many problems to farmers but, if their behaviour and habits are understood, farmers can eradicate their presence.
Advicearablefarm lifeHandy hintslivestockScotlandSmallholders
Warning issued to farmers after spate of waste scams across UK

Warning issued to farmers after spate of waste scams across UK

02 Nov 201711:31
Farmers are being warned they could find themselves in serious financial trouble if they fall into a trap set by waste scammers.
Advicearabledairyfarm lifelivestock
Buyer's Guide: The ultimate UTVs for your farm

Buyer's Guide: The ultimate UTVs for your farm

02 Nov 201711:30
Offering a balance between a comfortable pickup and go-anywhere quad bike, UTVs are quite capable of negotiating rough terrain, towing a small trailer or carrying tools to head off fencing.
AdvicearableATVsdairyfarm lifelivestockMachinerySmallholders
Farmers - here's how to make sure you have the insurance you need...

Farmers - here's how to make sure you have the insurance you need...

03 Nov 201706:00
With farmers only finding their assets may be underinsured once they go to make a claim, Belmont Regency’s Becky Kooner offers advice on how to make sure farmers have the insurance they need.
AdvicearableBusinessdairyfarm lifelivestockScotland
Livestock and water supply: what farmers need to know

Livestock and water supply: what farmers need to know

06 Nov 201711:20
Ensuring livestock have adequate, clean water at all times is a welfare requirement, but can require thought and effort.
AdviceBeefdairyfarm lifeGrasslandlivestockNutritionsheepWelfare
What could interest rate rises mean for your business?

What could interest rate rises mean for your business?

07 Nov 201710:40
The Bank of England last week announced a 0.25 per cent rise in the base rate
AdviceBusinessFundingPrices & trends
BPS 2017 payments: What farmers need to know and what you can do

BPS 2017 payments: What farmers need to know and what you can do

08 Nov 201710:00
In the first of a two part blog on BPS payments, NFU Senior Adviser, Richard Wordsworth, looks at the state of play on 2017 payments.
AdvicearableBusinessdairyfarm lifeGetting startedlivestock
How farmers can cash in on the latest craft beer craze

How farmers can cash in on the latest craft beer craze

10 Nov 201710:35
The UK craft beer industry is booming, so is there an opportunity for farmers to produce more home-grown hops?
AdvicearableBusinessfarm life
Experts warn cattle producers of deadly Blackleg risk: how to prevent it

Experts warn cattle producers of deadly Blackleg risk: how to prevent it

16 Nov 201709:30
During a run of post-mortem examinations conducted on growing cattle this year, the clostridial disease Blackleg was discovered to be the second most common diagnosis.
AdviceBeefdairyfarm lifeFarm safetyGrasslandlivestockNutritionsheepWelfare
Avoid costly nerve injury in dairy cattle by changing injection techniques

Avoid costly nerve injury in dairy cattle by changing injection techniques

17 Nov 201705:00
Research by experts at the University of Nottingham suggest current injection techniques found in the UK dairy industry need to change to avoid the risk of nerve injury.
AdvicedairyDairy Farmerfarm lifelivestockWelfare
How to succeed at diversification: farmers urged to research market

How to succeed at diversification: farmers urged to research market

20 Nov 201706:00
Diversification is likely to play an important role after Brexit but farmers have been urged to research their intended market first.
AdviceBusinessDiversificationfarm lifeGetting started
'Bureaucratic shambles' - new RPA boss faces barrage of criticism

'Bureaucratic shambles' - new RPA boss faces barrage of criticism

17 Nov 201714:50
In his first major public speech since taking over as chief executive of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), Paul Caldwell faced a barrage of criticism from delegates at the Northern Farming Conference.
AdviceBusinessfarm life
Farm tips: How to manage lameness in store cattle

Farm tips: How to manage lameness in store cattle

20 Nov 201714:05
Lameness is a major cause for concern in all classes of livestock and can have a marked impact on the bottom line with store and finishing cattle.
AdviceBeefdairyfarm lifelivestockWelfare
Clinical signs: Be aware of botulism in cattle when feeding silage

Clinical signs: Be aware of botulism in cattle when feeding silage

20 Nov 201715:50
While most beef and dairy cattle are now housed, be vigilant for signs of botulism when feeding silage.
AdviceBeefdairyfarm lifelivestock
Converting your farm outbuildings into popular holiday lets – five top tips

Converting your farm outbuildings into popular holiday lets – five top tips

24 Nov 201706:00
Barns, stables and outbuildings offer shelter and storage but can often lie virtually empty or derelict on farms.
AdviceBusinessfarm lifeHandy hintsScotland
Why farmers should consider holiday lets outside tourist hotspots

Why farmers should consider holiday lets outside tourist hotspots

03 Dec 201706:00
With many farms outside typical tourist areas, Cath Anthony at Bidwells told Alex Black why farmers should still consider holiday lets.
AdviceBusinessDiversificationLand and property
Farmers' markets: What growers and farmers need to know...

Farmers' markets: What growers and farmers need to know...

29 Nov 201706:00
Farmers’ markets are a great way for farmers and growers to promote their produce and learn about what their end customers really want.
AdvicearableBusinessfarm lifeGetting startedHandy hintslivestock
Struggling farmers warned against using unlicensed gangmasters for labour

Struggling farmers warned against using unlicensed gangmasters for labour

06 Dec 201709:45
Farmers struggling to meet labour requirements have been warned against using unlicensed gangmasters following a crackdown by Britain’s anti-slavery body.
AdvicearableBusinessdairyfarm lifelivestockScotland
Farmers must keep abreast of changing global trends post-Brexit

Farmers must keep abreast of changing global trends post-Brexit

09 Dec 201712:00
Keeping track of currency markets and global trends will become even more important than ever post-Brexit.
AdvicearableBrexitBusinessCropTec ShowPoliticsPrices & trends
Farmers face huge fines or jail over health and safety breaches

Farmers face huge fines or jail over health and safety breaches

08 Dec 201714:20
An agricultural risk expert fears farmers are risking severe financial repercussions, and even jail, because they are unaware of tougher penalties for health and safety breaches.
AdvicearableBusinessdairyfarm lifeFarm safetylivestockMachineryScotland
Farmers could benefit from food storage improvement to cut back on waste

Farmers could benefit from food storage improvement to cut back on waste

10 Dec 201707:00
Improvements in food storage could help cut down on global food waste as well as providing a boost for farmers’ incomes.
AdvicearableBusinessCropsCropTec Show
How to spot bird flu, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it

How to spot bird flu, what to do if you suspect it and how to prevent it

11 Dec 201705:00
If you keep poultry, you should keep a close watch on them for signs of disease, and maintain good biosecurity at all times.
Advicefarm lifeGetting startedlivestockpoultryScotlandWelfare
How farmers can avoid tax pitfalls on extra Christmas income

How farmers can avoid tax pitfalls on extra Christmas income

14 Dec 201706:00
Christmas brings lots of opportunities to generate extra income on farm but business owners need to be aware of the tax pitfalls.
AdvicearableBusinessfarm lifeGetting startedLand and propertylivestock
Opening a farm shop? Here's five things you need to know...

Opening a farm shop? Here's five things you need to know...

19 Dec 201705:00
Opening a farm shop can be an attractive proposition for a farmer – opening up new markets and gaining an additional income stream which cuts out the middleman.
AdviceBusinessDiversificationfarm lifeGetting startedHandy hintsNew entrants
Farmers may be able to reclaim VAT on entitlements

Farmers may be able to reclaim VAT on entitlements

21 Dec 201706:00
Farmers may be able to reclaim VAT on Single Farm Payment Entitlements if the income from subsidies was to be invested into taxable farming activities.
AdviceBusinessfarm lifeFundingLand and property
How farmers can use conversions to help save 'historic' farm buildings

How farmers can use conversions to help save 'historic' farm buildings

27 Dec 201707:00
With most traditional farm buildings redundant for modern agriculture, Bidwells’ Cath Anthony explains how farmers can secure the future of their historic buildings.
Advicearabledairyfarm lifeGetting startedlivestock
Farmers urged to use boosted profits to shield businesses from volatility

Farmers urged to use boosted profits to shield businesses from volatility

28 Dec 201707:00
Farmers have been urged to use the better returns from 2017 and 2018 and the period of calm before Brexit to set themselves up for the next decade.
AdviceBrexitBusinessFundingPrices & trends
How to improve farm building design to increase livestock well-being

How to improve farm building design to increase livestock well-being

28 Dec 201711:00
It is essential animal housing provides a comfortable, clean and dry environment, free from hazards and health risks.
AdviceBeefdairyfarm lifeGetting startedlivestockPigsheepWelfare
Gove speech: What farmers should consider when drafting legal documents

Gove speech: What farmers should consider when drafting legal documents

08 Jan 201814:20
While Michael Gove’s speech gave farmers time to prepare before changes to payments come into force, legal contracts entered into now could last beyond 2024.
AdviceBusinessfarm lifeGetting startedHandy hintsLegal Help
Recruiting farm staff: Five things you need to know

Recruiting farm staff: Five things you need to know

09 Jan 201813:40
With the availability of skilled labour widely touted to become an even bigger problem post-Brexit, Katie Jones talks to an expert about what employers can be doing to ensure the recruitment process is a pain free as
AdvicearableBusinessdairyfarm lifeGetting startedlivestockScotland
Making VAT Digital: What farmers need to know...

Making VAT Digital: What farmers need to know...

15 Jan 201810:15
The Government has announced plans on Making VAT Digital from April 2019.
AdviceBusinessHandy hintsLegal HelpLegislation

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