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IHT, solar energy and the future of SFI continue to concern farmers, one year into Labour's Government
Politics

IHT, solar energy and the future of SFI continue to concern farmers, one year into Labour's Government

Following 14 years of Conservative Government the country was expecting change when Labour swept to victory in July 2024

Mia Willemsen
clock 03 July 2025 • 5 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Graham's Family Dairy - proud Scottish roots, family values and advice for future generations with Dr Robert Graham
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Graham's Family Dairy - proud Scottish roots, family values and advice for future generations with Dr Robert Graham

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr Robert Graham of Graham’s Family Dairy, a proudly homegrown Scottish dairy business deeply rooted in family values

Tom Ryder
clock 04 July 2025 • 1 min read
British Farming Awards: Soil-first approach helps Cheshire dairy farm build sustainable future
British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards: Soil-first approach helps Cheshire dairy farm build sustainable future

British Farming Awards Grassland Farmer of the Year winner Andy Goodwin says grazing management is key to success on his dairy farm

Farmers Guardian
clock 02 July 2025 • 2 min read
Groundswell 2025: Prince William, food security and a plea to save British farming
Sustainable Farming

Groundswell 2025: Prince William, food security and a plea to save British farming

A variety of in-depth discussions took place on the first day of Groundswell yesterday (July 3), including an inspiring speech from the much-loved regen master Gabe Brown

Emily Ashworth
clock 03 July 2025 • 1 min read
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Farmer fined after covering road with potatoes, mud and silt
Rural crime

Farmer fined after covering road with potatoes, mud and silt

An estimated 50 to 100 tonnes of soil from the field had run off the field down onto the A358 and then into the watercourse

Chris Brayford
clock 05 July 2025 • 3 min read
Weetabix farmers praised for cut in greenhouse gas emissions
Environment

Weetabix farmers praised for cut in greenhouse gas emissions

Jane Thynne
clock 04 July 2025 • 2 min read
Farming families refuse to be beaten on IHT
Politics

Farming families refuse to be beaten on IHT

Chris Brayford
clock 04 July 2025 • 5 min read
'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm
Rural crime

'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm

Chris Brayford
clock 04 July 2025 • 2 min read
Oasis reunion, Rockfield Studios, and Liam's 'wild' ride on a combine harvester
Entertainment

Oasis reunion, Rockfield Studios, and Liam's 'wild' ride on a combine harvester

Chris Brayford
clock 04 July 2025 • 3 min read
Groundswell 2025: Regen will lead the way says Defra Secretary
Environment

Groundswell 2025: Regen will lead the way says Defra Secretary

Jonathan Wheeler
clock 04 July 2025 • 3 min read

Farming in Five: One year of Labour and Capital Grants offer opens

Alex Black

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses a year of Labour Government and the reopening of Capital Grants

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Farming in Five: One year of Labour and Capital Grants offer opens

Alex Black

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses a year of Labour Government and the reopening of Capital Grants

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Regen special: FG survey reveals whether consumers are willing to pay more for food produced regeneratively

Regen special: FG survey reveals whether consumers are willing to pay more for food produced regeneratively

Regen special: Regenerative farming drives success for Midlands Angus herd

Regen special: Regenerative farming drives success for Midlands Angus herd

Regen special: Revisiting past practices allows mixed farm to be financially resilient while boosting biodiversity

Regen special: Revisiting past practices allows mixed farm to be financially resilient while boosting biodiversity

Regen special: The risk of changing farm practices might be worth the outcome

Regen special: The risk of changing farm practices might be worth the outcome

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Regen special - mixed Northumberland farmer turns regenerative and builds business resilience

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Regen special - mixed Northumberland farmer turns regenerative and builds business resilience

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Dairy farmer in Denmark reluctant to expand due to carbon tax
Dairy

Dairy farmer in Denmark reluctant to expand due to carbon tax

Chris McCullough
clock 05 July 2025 • 4 min read
Classic Machinery: Gairdner engine-on foragers
Machinery

Classic Machinery: Gairdner engine-on foragers

Simon Henley
clock 04 July 2025 • 7 min read
On-farm Somerset restaurant serves home-produced Hereford beef
Beef

On-farm Somerset restaurant serves home-produced Hereford beef

Sara Gregson
clock 03 July 2025 • 8 min read
Opinion and blogs
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In your field: Dan Jones - "What's the takeaway? Sheep farming has a future – if we let it evolve"
In your field

In your field: Dan Jones - "What's the takeaway? Sheep farming has a future – if we let it evolve"

Farmers Guardian
clock 05 July 2025 • 3 min read
OPINION: A year is a long time in politics
Politics

OPINION: A year is a long time in politics

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 04 July 2025 • 2 min read
From the editor: Farming continues no matter what the weather throws at us
Farm Business

From the editor: Farming continues no matter what the weather throws at us

Katie Jones
clock 03 July 2025 • 2 min read
Latest business news
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SFI reopens to 'exception groups' following Defra's halt
Farm Business

SFI reopens to 'exception groups' following Defra's halt

Gov reveals criteria for certain farmers who missed out on the scheme when it was closed without notice in March

Jane Thynne
clock 04 July 2025 • 2 min read
From the editor: Farming continues no matter what the weather throws at us
Farm Business

From the editor: Farming continues no matter what the weather throws at us

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

Katie Jones
clock 03 July 2025 • 2 min read
New FSA service to support lab-grown food produce
Brexit

New FSA service to support lab-grown food produce

Companies developing cell-cultivated products are to be given official guidance on safety and marketing procedures

Mia Willemsen
clock 03 July 2025 • 1 min read
Rural crime
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Farmer fined after covering road with potatoes, mud and silt
Rural crime

Farmer fined after covering road with potatoes, mud and silt

An estimated 50 to 100 tonnes of soil from the field had run off the field down onto the A358 and then into the watercourse

Chris Brayford
clock 05 July 2025 • 3 min read
'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm
Rural crime

'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm

Daniel Twigg, 3, died at Carr Farm, Rochdale, on May 15 2022

Chris Brayford
clock 04 July 2025 • 2 min read
Animal 'neglect' uncovered at farm which breached more than 40 welfare standards
Rural crime

Animal 'neglect' uncovered at farm which breached more than 40 welfare standards

Officers said they found dead cattle in cubicles or partially buried in areas where livestock had access

Chris Brayford
clock 04 July 2025 • 4 min read