Opinion and blogs

Helen Stanier: "Data analysis is now an essential part of the dairy farmer's role"

Helen Stanier: "Data analysis is now an essential part of the dairy farmer's role"

Farmers Guardian columnist Helen Stanier on the importance of analysing and sharing milk recording data in order to maintain a sustainable business

Farm Life
Helen Stanier
clock 14 June 2026 • 3 min read
Farm Business

Farming Matters: "Many farmers may sadly find themselves questioning if what they are doing is still profitable"

clock 13 June 2026 • 3 min read
Politics

Opinion: Zack Polanski is right - the food supply chain is not 'healthy'

clock 12 June 2026 • 2 min read
Entertainment

Opinion: Opening up the farm for Open Farm Sunday showcases the best of the farming sector

clock 12 June 2026 • 1 min read
Blogs

Opinion: With or without the celebs, farm shows bring out the best in the industry

clock 11 June 2026 • 2 min read
Politics

From the editor: A bovine TB roadmap that must deliver for farmers

clock 11 June 2026 • 2 min read
Blogs

Opinion: Is oilseed rape set to be the crop of the year?

clock 11 June 2026 • 2 min read
OPINION: Rival auctioneers are competitors but not enemies

Shows & Sales

OPINION: Rival auctioneers are competitors but not enemies

clock 10 June 2026 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Lydia Gardner: "Farming community is built on resilience"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Lydia Gardner: "Farming community is built on resilience"

Lydia Gardner, 24, from Dorset, is a farm adviser in the Cotswolds, a student and Young Farmer ambassador for the NFU

clock 10 June 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: When will they learn that farmers need to be a part of the discussion - not just given the order?

Livestock

Opinion: When will they learn that farmers need to be a part of the discussion - not just given the order?

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, discusses her belated birthday surprise and the need for retailers to collaborate with farmers on big decisions

clock 09 June 2026 • 2 min read