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Closed period could be scrapped by Welsh Gov following review into Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations
Politics

Closed period could be scrapped by Welsh Gov following review into Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations

An independent review into Wales' Control of Agricultural Pollution (CAP) regulations has published recommendations in five key areas. It found that an 'all-Wales' approach to the regulations was the right one

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 31 March 2025 • 8 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Ask the Expert: Your questions about livestock worrying answered - 'ring the police every single time'
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Ask the Expert: Your questions about livestock worrying answered - 'ring the police every single time'

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 28 March 2025 • 1 min read
108-year-old letter a timely reminder of British farmers' role in aiding victory during First World War
Politics

108-year-old letter a timely reminder of British farmers' role in aiding victory during First World War

A letter written by Prime Minister David Lloyd George in 1917 has resurfaced online to reflect the national interest of growing food at home in a world filled with geopolitical uncertainty

Chris Brayford
clock 30 March 2025 • 6 min read
Little Lambers: "I asked mum and dad if I could get my own sheep for my birthday"
Young Farmers and Careers

Little Lambers: "I asked mum and dad if I could get my own sheep for my birthday"

Isla Hare, seven, is from Tong in West Yorkshire. She writes about her love of farming and sheep, showing sheep at shows, and reading Farmers Guardian with her grandad

Chris Brayford
clock 30 March 2025 • 3 min read
Latest News
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NFU warns Gov not to overstep 'red line' on British food standards in US-UK trade deal
Politics

NFU warns Gov not to overstep 'red line' on British food standards in US-UK trade deal

Defra Secretary Steve Reed has made previous commitments that Labour will not 'sell out' farmers in any future trade deals. Will the Gov now keep to its word?

Chris Brayford
clock 01 April 2025 • 7 min read
Amazone adds a new high-capacity seed drill to its line-up
Machinery

Amazone adds a new high-capacity seed drill to its line-up

James Huyton
clock 01 April 2025 • 2 min read
Strong turnout of Young Farmers at Thainstone's overwintering competition
Shows & Sales

Strong turnout of Young Farmers at Thainstone's overwintering competition

Angela Calvert
clock 01 April 2025 • 2 min read
British growers offered glyphosate reprieve
Arable

British growers offered glyphosate reprieve

Jane Thynne
clock 01 April 2025 • 2 min read
Farmers warn 'food security is not a joke' as they refuse to load milling wheat in IHT strike
Politics

Farmers warn 'food security is not a joke' as they refuse to load milling wheat in IHT strike

Jane Thynne
clock 01 April 2025 • 3 min read
1,000-year-old farming family reveals 'worries' over IHT changes
Politics

1,000-year-old farming family reveals 'worries' over IHT changes

Chris Brayford
clock 01 April 2025 • 4 min read

April 1: Latest milk prices as Arla and Muller hold, cinemagoers targeted by vegan activist campaign and US trade deal threats

Alex Black

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest moves and holds in the dairy market, the 'dairy is scary' advert which will be seen at UK cinemas and, with the threat of US tariffs tomorrow (April 2), UK farmers raise concerns over a potential trade deal with the US

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April 1: Latest milk prices as Arla and Muller hold, cinemagoers targeted by vegan activist campaign and US trade deal threats

Alex Black

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the latest moves and holds in the dairy market, the 'dairy is scary' advert which will be seen at UK cinemas and, with the threat of US tariffs tomorrow (April 2), UK farmers raise concerns over a potential trade deal with the US

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Machinery and Tractor special
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On Test: Massey Ferguson 5S.135 tractor – an adaptable and competent performer

On Test: Massey Ferguson 5S.135 tractor – an adaptable and competent performer

On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit

On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit

First Drive: Kioti HX1402 tractor – more power, less fuss

First Drive: Kioti HX1402 tractor – more power, less fuss

On Test: Claas Trion 730 combine – Refined harvesting performance

On Test: Claas Trion 730 combine – Refined harvesting performance

On Test: JCB TM280S telescopic wheel loader – a complete, compact package

On Test: JCB TM280S telescopic wheel loader – a complete, compact package

Latest features
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Driving efficiency in fencing with a Protech self-propelled post driver
Machinery

Driving efficiency in fencing with a Protech self-propelled post driver

Geoff Ashcroft
clock 01 April 2025 • 7 min read
Beef special: Bi-cropping and protein crops prove cost effective for beef finisher
Livestock

Beef special: Bi-cropping and protein crops prove cost effective for beef finisher

Ann Hardy
clock 31 March 2025 • 9 min read
Farm Health: Farmers urged to have blood pressure checks
Farm Life

Farm Health: Farmers urged to have blood pressure checks

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 30 March 2025 • 6 min read
Opinion and blogs
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Letters: "The bandwagon of vindictive socialism [against farming] rolls on"
Politics

Letters: "The bandwagon of vindictive socialism [against farming] rolls on"

Farmers Guardian
clock 01 April 2025 • 1 min read
Letters: Farming Matters on IHT "upsetting and annoying" but made "some very pertinent points"
Politics

Letters: Farming Matters on IHT "upsetting and annoying" but made "some very pertinent points"

Farmers Guardian
clock 01 April 2025 • 3 min read
In your field: Dan Hawes – "Everything has started to grow, the ground has finally dried out... Long may the sun continue"
In your field

In your field: Dan Hawes – "Everything has started to grow, the ground has finally dried out... Long may the sun continue"

Farmers Guardian
clock 31 March 2025 • 2 min read
Latest business news
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Activists target cinemagoers with 'Dairy is Scary' film trailer
Dairy

Activists target cinemagoers with 'Dairy is Scary' film trailer

Campaign organisers say: "Dairy is an insidious industry that works hard to maintain a fairytale of ‘happy' cows grazing freely in lush, green pasture."

Jane Thynne
clock 01 April 2025 • 2 min read
Closed period could be scrapped by Welsh Gov following review into Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations
Politics

Closed period could be scrapped by Welsh Gov following review into Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations

An independent review into Wales' Control of Agricultural Pollution (CAP) regulations has published recommendations in five key areas. It found that an 'all-Wales' approach to the regulations was the right one

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 31 March 2025 • 8 min read
Latest milk prices for dairy farmers
Farm Business

Latest milk prices for dairy farmers

Ara holds April price while Freshways drops May price by 2ppl

Farmers Guardian
clock 31 March 2025 • 25 min read
Rural crime
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More than 60 stolen sheep returned to Welsh farmer
Rural crime

More than 60 stolen sheep returned to Welsh farmer

Officers have also arrested a man after 75 sheep were stolen from a farm in Newcastle Emlyn

Chris Brayford
clock 28 March 2025 • 1 min read
Rural crime units handed £815,000 to tackle crimes worth £52.8m to farmers
Rural crime

Rural crime units handed £815,000 to tackle crimes worth £52.8m to farmers

Will new funding be enough to support farming and rural communities from crime?

Chris Brayford
clock 25 March 2025 • 4 min read
Farmers being 'terrorised' by criminal gangs, Sir Ed Davey warns
Rural crime

Farmers being 'terrorised' by criminal gangs, Sir Ed Davey warns

Sir Ed said the Government must act immediately to stop criminal gangs from 'attacking' farmers

Chris Brayford
clock 20 March 2025 • 1 min read
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