Leasing farmland for wind turbines can generate useful revenue – but it is important to avoid some common pitfalls. More landowners are exploring onshore wind turbines as a diversification option – encouraged by renewed government support for domestic renewable energy production. Wind turbines on farmland represent a promising opportunity,... Read more
A specialist risk management service aims to help farms, estates and diversified rural businesses become more resilient at a time of mounting financial pressure. Launched by farm insurance broker Acres, Acres Risk Management was unveiled at Cereals 2026. It will provide health and safety, compliance and operational risk support... Read more
Top tips to tackle sheep lameness
Livestock 07/07/2026
A renewed drive to tackle sheep lameness is taking centre stage the sector comes together to reduce disease levels in UK flocks. Sheep lameness remains one of the most significant health, welfare and economic challenges facing the UK sheep sector. Ways to reduce it will be highlighted in a... Read more
One thing most people agree on this year – the weather seems all over the place, writes Nerys Wright. A week of record heat followed by torrential rain and a sudden drop in temperature, and it does make life that bit harder on farm. It’s not about getting into... Read more
Sheep producers are advised to assess ewe body condition at weaning to maximise flock performance and profitability. Checking body condition score (BCS), alongside teeth, feet and udders, at weaning rather than waiting until tupping gives farmers time to correct any nutritional shortcomings before breeding. Ewes that are under target... Read more
Profitability and food security dominated discussions at Beef Expo 2026 as thousands of visitors gathered in Melton Mowbray for one of the sector’s biggest annual events. The National Beef Association event combined cattle competitions, trade exhibits and policy debate – with industry leaders highlighting the need for investment, confidence... Read more
The FarmersAid new mobile app took centre stage at this year’s Cereals event – with help from the Hawkstone Farmers Choir. The show provided a valuable platform for RABI to introduce FarmersAid to new audiences, including young farmers who were welcomed through breakfast sessions, a careers luncheon and seminars... Read more
A new smartphone app is helping save lives by providing step-by-step guidance in the critical moments following a serious on-farm accident. Farm charity RABI has announced the launch of FarmersAid, a pioneering initiative that provides farmers with vital, real-time trauma guidance. It was released last month – helping to... Read more
If you farm, grow, or manage land, you already know the feeling. You walk into the yard at first light, and something is wrong. A gate left swinging. A shed door forced. The quad gone. A season’s work undone in a single night. It does not have to be... Read more
Rural crime fell by 6% to an estimated £41.5 million last year – but farmers and landowners should remain vigilant, say insurers. Investment in policing, technology and industry collaboration helped curb losses from organised criminal activity – extending the downward trend, according to the latest annual figures from NFU... Read more