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27/11/2024

Sebastian Vettel, a four-time Formula One world champion, has decided not to return to F1, opting instead for a new career in farming🏎️

At 37, Vettel has begun an apprenticeship in agriculture, which he finds fascinating and sees as a potential future business venture. He lives on a farmhouse in Switzerland with his wife and three
children, enjoying a quieter life and focusing on climate-friendly initiatives♻️

Despite his new path, Vettel hasn’t ruled out a return to motorsport entirely, hinting at a possible future participation in the Le Mans race.

During his illustrious F1 career, Vettel won 53 races and achieved 122 podiums, becoming the youngest-ever F1 world champion, a record previously held by Lewis Hamilton🏁

20/11/2024

The House of Commons Library figures indicate that between 2015 and 2023, farmers experienced a real terms cut equivalent to £722 million in their subsidies, with no increase since 2017.

This reduction translates to a £3,000 loss per farm in government tunding, amounting to a 17.5% cut per agricultural holding.

The Labour government’s recent budget announcement included an acceleration of the end to direct payments under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), leading to a 76% reduction in direct payments for farmers in England.

The research, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, warns that these losses are ‘only the beginning’ following the controversial autumn budget.

UK farms closed last year alone, equivalent to one in 25 of all farms in the country.

13/11/2024

Jeff Bezos’ Bezos Earth Fund has awarded a £7.3 million grant to a UK-based project aimed at reducing cattle emissions through the development of a potential new vaccine.

The project, led by The Pirbright Institute and The Royal Veterinary College (RVC), seeks to use biotechnology to understand how a vaccine could cut livestock methane emissions by more than 30%.

The Bezos Earth Fund, launched in 2020, supports various initiatives to reduce emissions, and this project is part of its portfolio.

The project has two main components:

1. RVC researchers will study the colonization of methane-producing microbes in the digestive tract of calves and the immune system’s response.

2. Pirbright Institute scientists aim to identify and characterize specific antibodies needed to target these microbes effectively.

Professor John Hammond from the Pirbright Institute clarified that the goal is to define the requirements for a successful vaccine, focusing on targeted, high-resolution immunology to provide a clear path forward for vaccine development.

This initiative represents a high-risk, high-reward approach with the potential to significantly impact climate change efforts🌎🤔

08/11/2024

A little summary for you🙌

30/10/2024

A man named Vladut Boberschi, 34, from Telford, was fined £150 for stealing and butchering five sheep in his garage.

The theft occurred in April 2020, and Boberschi fled the country until his arrest in 2023. At Birmingham Crown Court, he received a community order and the fine.

Police National Livestock Theft Coordinator, Martin Beck, highlighted the inhumane treatment of the sheep, which were kept with their legs tied and slaughtered in unsanitary conditions. The sheep were also unfit for human consumption due to prior medication by the farmer.

Livestock theft is a significant issue in the UK, costing farmers an estimated £2.7 million last year and causing animal suffering and increased disease risk.

23/10/2024

Meet Hannah, one of the passionate farmers featured on our blog, ‘A Walk In Their Wellies’🙌

From the joy of working with animals to the beauty of living in the countryside, Hannah’s journey highlights the ever-changing nature of farming and the deep connection to the seasons🍃

Discover her full story along with many others using the link in our bio!📎

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