CLA welcomes opportunities laid out in newly-published climate change report
The CLA is heartened to see the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has outlined methods…
Author John Swire
John Swire
John Swire - Deputy editor of Agronomist and Arable Farmer as well as responsibility for the Agronomist and Arable Farmer and Farm Business websites. After 17 years milking cows on the family farm John started writing about agriculture in 1998 and has since written for a variety of publications and has developed a wide circle of contacts within the industry. When not working John is a season ticket holder at Stoke City and also of late has become a fitness freak, listing cycling, swimming and walking as his exercises of choice.
Professional advice vital for Ag Bill roll-out, says ALA
Farmers should seek professional advice to address the opportunities and challenges presented by the new…
Growing opportunities for farmers in waste management
Opportunities for farmers in waste management are growing, with policy increasingly geared towards managing waste…
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) launches Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) trial
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is offering 60 farmers the chance to participate in pre-pilot…
Industry-wide ruminant group to tackle endemic diseases across the UK
A new UK-wide cattle and sheep industry group is to be created to speed up…
Committee on Climate Change: Right on tenancies wrong on diet
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has reacted to the report published by the Committee on…
LEAF Education reveals positive impact of Farmer Time campaign
LEAF Education has released the first Farmer Time (formerly known as FaceTime a Farmer) Impacts…
Trade deals to dictate success of new Agriculture Bill
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G), the largest certifier of UK organic land has reacted to…
BPS Entitlements trading window opens
If you are considering trading entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), the online Rural…
Beware dangers of telecoms masts, warns CAAV
Landowners are being warned of the hidden risks and responsibilities associated with having telecommunications masts…