Blogs

From the editor: "This level of distrust must be 'urgently' repaired if Red Tractor is to get farmers back on side"

Politics

From the editor: "This level of distrust must be 'urgently' repaired if Red Tractor is to get farmers back on side"

This week from Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown (March 8)

clock 07 March 2024 • 2 min read
Dan Smith: "The farm welcomes underprivileged children...They leave the farm as better people and consider themselves to have a brighter future"

Young Farmers and Careers

Dan Smith: "The farm welcomes underprivileged children...They leave the farm as better people and consider themselves to have a brighter future"

Dan Smith is a farm manager and consultant managing a commercial, net zero livestock farm for the benefit of underprivileged young people as well as the environment in the Wye Valley

clock 06 March 2024 • 3 min read
Jenny Jefferies: "[We] converted to regenerative agriculture about seven years ago, and one of the key principles of this is the introduction of livestock into the arable system"

Blogs

Jenny Jefferies: "[We] converted to regenerative agriculture about seven years ago, and one of the key principles of this is the introduction of livestock into the arable system"

Jenny Jefferies is an award-winning cookbook author with a passion for British agriculture. Her latest book explores regenerative farming around the world, and how this method could unite us on the quest for net zero and a sustainable food system

clock 05 March 2024 • 5 min read
Farming Minister raises concerns over Tenant Farming Commissioner in TFA meeting

Blogs

Farming Minister raises concerns over Tenant Farming Commissioner in TFA meeting

TFA chief executive George Dunn reflects on latest meeting with Farming Minister

clock 29 February 2024 • 3 min read
Defra Secretary Steve Barclay: 'Farming is part of the fabric of this country... Even with current challenges, it has a bright future'

Blogs

Defra Secretary Steve Barclay: 'Farming is part of the fabric of this country... Even with current challenges, it has a bright future'

The Government said it was committed to safeguarding the nation's food security for generations to come and ensure everyone can enjoy high-quality, British food

clock 27 February 2024 • 3 min read
Wales' next First Minister must address impractical NVZ regulations, bTB in both cattle and wildlife, and deal with SFS concerns, says Abi Reader

Blogs

Wales' next First Minister must address impractical NVZ regulations, bTB in both cattle and wildlife, and deal with SFS concerns, says Abi Reader

NFU deputy president Abi Reader said: "It is vitally important that there is a voice around the Cabinet table who is able to make the case for the necessary budgetary allocation for Welsh farming"

clock 23 February 2024 • 3 min read
Letters: Charles Goadby - Farmers should think about protesting and remember 'public trust and confidence is our greatest weapon'

Blogs

Letters: Charles Goadby - Farmers should think about protesting and remember 'public trust and confidence is our greatest weapon'

This week's letters from FG readers

clock 05 February 2024 • 3 min read
Dairy Matters - Liz Haines: "I feel like diversity is now firmly on the farming map"

Dairy

Dairy Matters - Liz Haines: "I feel like diversity is now firmly on the farming map"

Dairy farmer Liz Haines, discusses her first visit to the Oxford Farming Conference, which this year saw speakers addressing the theme of diversity

clock 19 January 2024 • 4 min read
From the editor: Long-awaited dairy contract legislation keenly watched

Blogs

From the editor: Long-awaited dairy contract legislation keenly watched

This week from Farmers Guardian's head of news and business Alex Black

clock 19 January 2024 • 2 min read
Farm Health: Government need to 'step up and take ownership' of how agricultural policy impacts mental health

Blogs

Farm Health: Government need to 'step up and take ownership' of how agricultural policy impacts mental health

FG's Chief Reporter, Rachael Brown, reflects on the need for Government to take better ownership of how agricultural policy and inspections directly impact farmers' mental health

clock 18 January 2024 • 3 min read