Farm Business

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

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

clock 09 March 2026 • 5 min read
Timeline set for ban on lead shot ammunition

Farm Life

Timeline set for ban on lead shot ammunition

Rural organisations have warned the changes could place pressure on the cartridge manufacturing sector

clock 08 March 2026 • 5 min read
Aldi commits to securing 50% of domestic produce by 2027 through multi-year deals

Farm Business

Aldi commits to securing 50% of domestic produce by 2027 through multi-year deals

The supermarket aims to back British farmers by increasing the number of long-term agreements the supermarket has in place with British producers and horticulture suppliers

clock 07 March 2026 • 1 min read
Letter: As the High Court Hearing on the proposed changes to IHT approaches, the lead claimant says "the story must be what happens inside the courtroom"

Politics

Letter: As the High Court Hearing on the proposed changes to IHT approaches, the lead claimant says "the story must be what happens inside the courtroom"

Tom Martin, the lead claimant, has asked that those arriving in London to support the hearing do not bring tractors, horns or inflammatory banners

clock 07 March 2026 • 1 min read
Farming Matters: Helen Brookes – "From a farmer's perspective, new technologies must show a clear and measurable impact on the bottom line"

Farm Business

Farming Matters: Helen Brookes – "From a farmer's perspective, new technologies must show a clear and measurable impact on the bottom line"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Helen Brookes, engagement director at the UK Agri-Tech Centre

clock 07 March 2026 • 3 min read
Labour restores whip to family farm tax rebel

Politics

Labour restores whip to family farm tax rebel

Should Penrith and Solway MP Markus Campbell-Savours have had the whip removed in the first place?

clock 06 March 2026 • 2 min read
OPINION : Are will disputes a ticking time bomb for farm businesses?

Farm Business

OPINION : Are will disputes a ticking time bomb for farm businesses?

Roythornes' Gavin Faber takes a look at how farmers can minimise the risk of will and inheritance disputes

clock 06 March 2026 • 3 min read
Farming the Floods: Flooded Somerset farmer says focus needs to be on prevention

Weather

Farming the Floods: Flooded Somerset farmer says focus needs to be on prevention

James Winslade's farm was under water in February after years of battling flooding

clock 06 March 2026 • 5 min read
Growers tell Gov it cannot afford to get SPS deal wrong

Farm Business

Growers tell Gov it cannot afford to get SPS deal wrong

Sector issues warning on dynamic alignment amid concerns over farm income loss

clock 06 March 2026 • 2 min read
From the editor: A corner turned but storm clouds could still gather

Politics

From the editor: A corner turned but storm clouds could still gather

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

clock 05 March 2026 • 2 min read