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Alex Black

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Articles by Alex Black

UFU executive vote confirms no confidence in DAERA

Politics

UFU executive vote confirms no confidence in DAERA

The Ulster Farmers’ Union said it represented a ‘deep dissatisfaction’ with the department

clock 31 October 2025 • 2 min read
Drought likely to continue into 2026 due to record dry weather

Environment

Drought likely to continue into 2026 due to record dry weather

England’s reservoirs should be 76% full at this time of year – but many of them (41%) are under half full

clock 30 October 2025 • 3 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: A ripping yarn - The future fortunes of the British wool industry

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: A ripping yarn - The future fortunes of the British wool industry

To mark wool month Alex Black and Katie Fallon discuss the rise, fall and future fortunes of the British wool sector

clock 21 October 2025 • 1 min read
Telling the farm story key for retail diversifications

Diversification

Telling the farm story key for retail diversifications

Public interest in food provenance is increasing and this could open opportunities for those wanting to sell direct

clock 19 October 2025 • 7 min read
9-year-old to climb Ben Nevis to 'help farmers in need'

Farm Life

9-year-old to climb Ben Nevis to 'help farmers in need'

James Matthews will raise funds for the Farming Community Network (FCN)

clock 18 October 2025 • 2 min read
'A year has passed, but we have not gone away'—Nationwide 'Day of Unity' announced as farmers protest Labour Government's Inheritance Tax reforms

Politics

'A year has passed, but we have not gone away'—Nationwide 'Day of Unity' announced as farmers protest Labour Government's Inheritance Tax reforms

Grassroots farming groups will unite on November 24 for a day of peaceful protests

clock 17 October 2025 • 2 min read
Mart community lunches will celebrate 15 years of Lamb for St Andrew's Day

Sheep

Mart community lunches will celebrate 15 years of Lamb for St Andrew's Day

Statistics show that in recent years there has been a boost to lamb sales in both the marts and in retail

clock 17 October 2025 • 2 min read
Lidl GB commits £30bn investment into British food and farming

Farm Business

Lidl GB commits £30bn investment into British food and farming

The retailer said the commitment over the next five years was a long term investment in UK agriculture

clock 16 October 2025 • 2 min read
Lack of 'strategic coherence' on bluetongue criticised

Animal Health

Lack of 'strategic coherence' on bluetongue criticised

clock 16 October 2025 • 3 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Party Conferences: What was in discussion about farming?

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Party Conferences: What was in discussion about farming?

The Farmers Guardian team discuss what happened at the Labour, Conservative, Reform UK and Lib Dem conferences

clock 16 October 2025 • 1 min read
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