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Farmers Guardian launches 100 Women in Agriculture campaign on International Women's Day

100 Women is a Farmers Guardian initiative which supports women across agriculture and brings groups together to share knowledge, skills and experience

Emily Ashworth

08 March 2026 • 1 min read

Young Farmers and Careers

Inside the rostrum: Why a career as a livestock auctioneer could be right for you

From early work experience in a livestock market to more than 25 years in the rostrum, auctioneer Meg Elliott explains why selling livestock remains a rewarding career

Tom Ryder

07 March 2026 • 7 min read

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: SFI, farming politics and NFU elections

The NFU Conference took place in Birmingham last week

Alex Black

03 March 2026 • 1 min read

Politics

Sign up for our FREE webinar: Are you ready for IHT changes?

In this Farmers Guardian webinar, in partnership with NFU Mutual, we'll discuss all the things farmers need to know ahead of the changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief which come into force on April 6.

Alex Black

04 March 2026 • 2 min read

Farming in Five

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

Listen to the latest daily farming news update from the Farmers Guardian news team

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Bluetongue: Farmers report worrying rise in cases of abortion and birth defects in calves

It has been a very difficult calving season for farmers with a growing number of cows aborting or giving birth to calves with birth complications after testing positive for bluetongue

Chris Brayford

09 March 2026 • 3 min read

Farm Business

'Easier, cheaper and quicker' - Defra tells food producers to prepare for EU reset date

Reset agreement set for June 2027as NFU calls for Government to consider transition times

Jane Thynne

09 March 2026 • 3 min read

Dairy

Nature focus adds value to cheese at Barber's in Somerset

Adding value to the family farm’s milk was the focus for Barber’s Cheesemakers nearly 200 years ago, with the company still focusing on providing a premium product in 2026

Alex Black

09 March 2026 • 5 min read

Rural crime

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Rural crime

Farmers speak out about the cost of fly-tipping

Why are the victims of fly-tipping the ones 'punished for the crime'?

Mia Willemsen

07 March 2026 • 2 min read

Rural crime

Ag students branded 'callous and sadistic' after blowing up sheep

Judge hands out custodial sentences after pair convicted of killing sheep

Jane Thynne

24 February 2026 • 1 min read

Take the lead

Farming families should not have to live in fear of dog attacks, UFU says

UFU has stressed that one dog attack on-farm is one too many, particularly at a time when pregnant ewes and newborn lambs are at their most vulnerable

Chris Brayford

22 February 2026 • 2 min read

Agriculture's National Classifieds

Farmers Guardian launches 100 Women in Agriculture campaign on International Women's Day

Inside the rostrum: Why a career as a livestock auctioneer could be right for you

The Farmers Guardian podcast: SFI, farming politics and NFU elections

Sign up for our FREE webinar: Are you ready for IHT changes?

Bluetongue: Farmers report worrying rise in cases of abortion and birth defects in calves

'Easier, cheaper and quicker' - Defra tells food producers to prepare for EU reset date

Nature focus adds value to cheese at Barber's in Somerset

Food Waste Action Week: By Sunday an average UK household of four will have already wasted £200 of edible food this year

Timeline set for ban on lead shot ammunition

Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales

Farming in Five

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

Farming in Five

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

Changes to forage production system pays off on Northern Irish farm

Thriving inside Yorkshire's rhubarb triangle

Females are the foundation of the Thornbury flock

Brian Richardson: Time for farming to reset the agenda on carbon net zero

In your field: Dan Jones – "This is a reminder that farming doesn't operate in isolation. Our businesses are tied into a global system"

In your field: James Wright – "Bovine TB re-tests are a truly depressing reminder of how hard farming can be sometimes"

Bluetongue: Farmers report worrying rise in cases of abortion and birth defects in calves

'Easier, cheaper and quicker' - Defra tells food producers to prepare for EU reset date

Nature focus adds value to cheese at Barber's in Somerset

Farmers speak out about the cost of fly-tipping

Ag students branded 'callous and sadistic' after blowing up sheep

Farming families should not have to live in fear of dog attacks, UFU says

Agriculture's National Classifieds

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Farm Equipment

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Farming in Five

Hosted by Mia Willemsen

Farming in Five

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