Opinion and blogs

View from the Rostrum - Matthew Probert: "UK farmers are made of tough stuff and will not be beaten"

View from the Rostrum - Matthew Probert: "UK farmers are made of tough stuff and will not be beaten"

Matthew Probert, principal auctioneer at North West Auctions, discusses pride in the farming industry

Shows & Sales
Matthew Probert
clock 02 September 2025 • 2 min read
In your field

In your field - Helen Stanier: "We could smell the smoke from the fires on Langdale Moor and our thoughts are with all the farmers and families affected"

clock 01 September 2025 • 2 min read
In your field

In your field - Roger Nicholson: "I'm surprised the Government aren't incentivising farm businesses to grow and diversify"

clock 31 August 2025 • 4 min read
Careers

Farming Matters - Amie Burke: "Why should you consider a career in food and farming?"

clock 30 August 2025 • 3 min read
Blogs

Road to regen: Silas Hedley-Lawrence - "Nature wants to do the hard work for us, we just need to get out of her way"

clock 29 August 2025 • 5 min read
Farm Life

From the editor: Our farmers support a lot more than the economy

clock 27 August 2025 • 2 min read
Blogs

Rural Education Matters: Olivia Shave - From tractors to lunchboxes, why farmers must help rewrite the national curriculum

clock 27 August 2025 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Winnie Bullock: "I would urge anyone who is unsure about Young Farmers to go and get stuck in"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Winnie Bullock: "I would urge anyone who is unsure about Young Farmers to go and get stuck in"

Winnie Bullock, 26, is chairlady at Cheshire Young Farmers' Club. She is from Congleton in Cheshire

clock 27 August 2025 • 4 min read
Defra Secretary Steve Reed: "Farmers can lead the way in cleaning up water"

Water Management

Defra Secretary Steve Reed: "Farmers can lead the way in cleaning up water"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Defra Secretary Steve Reed discusses changing the way farmers work with water and managing the impact of climate change

clock 26 August 2025 • 3 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus - Rory Owen: "Good breeding and type is a must"

Livestock

Young Dog Handler Focus - Rory Owen: "Good breeding and type is a must"

In this series, we focus on emerging working dog handlers who are heading up the industry. We will explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 25 August 2025 • 3 min read