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Olivia Midgley

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From the editor: Celebrating farming's achievements goes well beyond the trophy cabinet

British Farming Awards

From the editor: Celebrating farming's achievements goes well beyond the trophy cabinet

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 24 October 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Change can be a powerful catalyst for business growth"

Farm Business

From the editor: "Change can be a powerful catalyst for business growth"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 17 October 2024 • 2 min read
Podcast: FG manifesto: 100 days in - what do farmers and rural businesses need from Labour?

Podcasts

Podcast: FG manifesto: 100 days in - what do farmers and rural businesses need from Labour?

clock 12 October 2024 • 1 min read
From the editor: "One hundred days into Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and farmers' confidence in his ambition for change is fading fast"

Politics

From the editor: "One hundred days into Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and farmers' confidence in his ambition for change is fading fast"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 11 October 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

Politics

From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 03 October 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: It is high time Sir Keir revealed what is on the table for farmers

Politics

From the editor: It is high time Sir Keir revealed what is on the table for farmers

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 01 October 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: While politicians gear up for change, farming needs to keep reminding them of its vital role

Politics

From the editor: While politicians gear up for change, farming needs to keep reminding them of its vital role

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 05 September 2024 • 2 min read
Success at Malham Show despite Storm Lilian

Shows & Sales

Success at Malham Show despite Storm Lilian

Flying marquees, broken tents and a collapsed stone wall – how true Yorkshire grit ensured a showground blasted by Storm Lilian was able to put on a show to remember

clock 30 August 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Celebrity endorsement becomes 'fact', which needs challenging"

Blogs

From the editor: "Celebrity endorsement becomes 'fact', which needs challenging"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 29 August 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Why not add 'respectfully' to 'right to roam'? That would be a good start"

Blogs

From the editor: "Why not add 'respectfully' to 'right to roam'? That would be a good start"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 22 August 2024 • 2 min read