Opinion and blogs

Farming matters: Anna Longthorp - "Rachel Reeves' Budget declared war on the whole of British ag as we know it"

Farming matters: Anna Longthorp - "Rachel Reeves' Budget declared war on the whole of British ag as we know it"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: East Yorkshire pig farmer Anna Longthorp

Politics
Farmers Guardian
clock 18 November 2024 • 3 min read
Farm Business

Mark Chatterton - Duncan and Toplis on the Autumn Budget: "This gives farmers just 16 months to uproot an entire generation of wealth and reassess their assets"

clock 16 November 2024 • 4 min read
Dairy

Dairy Talk - Becky Fenton: "While the discussions were valuable, I didn't hear much that was truly groundbreaking"

clock 16 November 2024 • 3 min read
Arable

Doing more with less - How can my family arable farm survive the APR changes?

clock 15 November 2024 • 3 min read
Farm Life

From the editor: "The 'tough as old boots' mindset and the temptation to neglect oneself and soldier on is intertwined within farming's culture"

clock 15 November 2024 • 2 min read
Dairy

Dairy Talk - Dan Burdett: "I used to farm by certain dates in mind for turnout and housing"

clock 15 November 2024 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Ryan Taggart: "I do not take things for granted"

clock 15 November 2024 • 2 min read
James Farrell - Knight Frank on the Autumn Budget: "If this is the 'new deal' (for farmers), it does not look very appealing"

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James Farrell - Knight Frank on the Autumn Budget: "If this is the 'new deal' (for farmers), it does not look very appealing"

"There will be a need for a rapid and concerted effort from the leaders in the rural and farming sectors to hold the Government to account on ensuring that the gulf between urban and rural support does not become even wider"

clock 14 November 2024 • 4 min read
Opinion: Tony Rimmer - "Attending a rally is a sign of solidarity"

Politics

Opinion: Tony Rimmer - "Attending a rally is a sign of solidarity"

Director at Rostons Tony Rimmer says 'now is the time for unity' in our industry

clock 14 November 2024 • 3 min read
James Evans - Wales' Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary on the Autumn Budget: "This is a concept that neither Labour Government in Westminster or Cardiff Bay seem to be able to grasp"

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James Evans - Wales' Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary on the Autumn Budget: "This is a concept that neither Labour Government in Westminster or Cardiff Bay seem to be able to grasp"

"Labour have not thought through this policy"

clock 14 November 2024 • 4 min read