#FarmingCAN Ambassadors
#FarmingCAN is an awareness campaign, launched by Farmers Guardian, agriculture's national weekly magazine. It promotes what British farming is and raises awareness of the vital work farmers are doing to the wider public, whether that be feeding the nation, protecting our environment or providing millions of jobs. Farming is also fundamental to our well-being, connecting us with our beautiful countryside and the rural communities within it. Read, listen, watch and learn about why farming matters and how you can support it.
#FarmingCAN: Farm walk and talk with Tom Pemberton
Diversity
#FarmingCAN: From the city to the countryside - one woman's journey to help change the perception of farming
Bit by bit, Amie Burke has worked her way up through the farming industry, inspiring people to change the way they look at leadership and inclusivity. Emily Ashworth finds out more
28 June 2024
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5 min read
#FarmingCAN: Paralysed farmer showcases it is possible to keep pursuing ag career
Farming can offer everyone a career, and Mike Nixon is proving that no matter your circumstance, if you have a passion for the industry you can succeed. Danusia Osiowy finds out more
02 March 2024
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5 min read
#FarmingCAN: Female butcher champions industry - 'this is about changing the idea of what a butcher should be'
Butchery was not the path Justine Fulton set out on, but now she has truly found her niche. Emily Ashworth finds out more
16 November 2023
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5 min read
Blind farmer receives prestigious Points of Light award for encouraging diversity in farming
Mike Duxbury and Ness Shillito run the Inclusive Farm in Bedfordshire
02 November 2023
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2 min read
#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people
In the first of a new series of Farmers Guardian’s #FarmingCAN campaign, Emily Ashworth talks to young farmer Dylan Vetara about representing the industry
29 September 2023
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5 min read
Farming Matters: Nicole Moore - 'Let's start being proactive, educational and welcoming'
As a shooting enthusiast, I feel privileged to be able to shoot several different species of quarry as a hobby and I take my role within the community seriously.
25 August 2023
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3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Jessica Ellwood: "I would love to play a part in encouraging more young women to think about a career in farming"
Jessica Ellwood, 18, from Church Brough in Cumbria, is a dairy farmer at Brough Castle Farm
28 July 2023
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3 min read
The Black Farmer gives youngsters farm opportunities: It was as though farming was a closed shop to people like me"
Encouraging diversity in farming is one of Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones main passions. His next project hopes to attract young people from all walks of life into agriculture. Emily Ashworth finds out more.
28 April 2023
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5 min read
McDonald's focus on increasing diversity and encouraging agricultural careers
McDonald’s is launching a campaign to increase diversity within the industry to mark 10 years of its Progressive Young Farmer programme, which provides hundreds of opportunities for young people to get a foot on the farming ladder.
29 June 2022
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4 min read
Sustainability
#FarmingCAN: Couple keep historic dairy farm going and open UK's first off-grid farm-to-table restaurant
Having established a thriving raw milk and meat box business, Lancashire farmers Emma Robinson and Ian O’Reilly have taken the farm to the next level with their eco restaurant. Emily Ashworth pays them a visit
31 May 2024
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6 min read
9 ways to get more bees in your garden
Now that bees are currently busy foraging during the summer season, here are nine things that you can do to encourage more honey bees in your garden or farm and help the bee population.
19 September 2023
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3 min read
Farming With Nature: How regenerative farming can boost biodiversity
In the latest instalment of the Farming With Nature series, Jane Thynne explores how farmers can make space for nature and boost biodiversity on their land.
07 October 2022
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7 min read
#FarmingCAN - Sustainability: unravelling the term
Sustainability may be a ‘buzz word’ in many conversations concerning agriculture at the moment, but what does it mean to farmers at the coal face?
06 May 2022
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3 min read
A Taste of the Countryside
Co-op introduces British White Eggs for a Free-Range Future
Co-op is breaking boundaries in egg sourcing, as it unveils British white eggs in its stores, reinforcing its commitment to 100% free-range values and championing animal welfare
15 May 2024
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1 min read
Partner Insight: Meat still reigns supreme for family meals
Covid lockdowns and rising food prices have shifted consumer eating habits, but meat remains a staple, appearing in over half of all meals, with a growing preference for meat-based lunches and hot meals.
10 May 2024
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2 min read
Top chef takes on Cornish farm to create true farm-to-fork experience
With a passion for food, chef Dan Cox decided to take the supply chain into his own hands. Ruth Wills finds out more.
21 June 2023
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7 min read
Best of British recipes: Fancy making your own bread? Get involved in Real Bread Week
In our new foodie series championing British produce, Jenny Jefferies, author of two award-wining cookbooks will share monthly recipes with Farmers Guardian.
18 February 2023
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4 min read
#FarmingCAN: Top Ten Tips on how to shop, cook and enjoy your food this season while thinking about price
01 November 2022
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5 min read
Public Engagement
#FarmingCAN: Paralympian's resilience rooted in family farm
A farm accident changed the course of Sammi Kinghorn’s life, but a determination to succeed has seen her become a Paralympian and British World champion wheelchair racer
27 September 2024
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6 min read
#FarmingCAN: 96% of Open Farm Sunday visitors say it gave them a greater appreciation of farming
For 18 years, farms of all shapes and sizes have taken part in the widely recognised Open Farm Sunday event. Emily Ashworth finds out why it is more important than ever to connect to consumers
11 June 2024
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1 min read
On-farm with Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper: "I like the idea of farming the unfarmed"
Livestock reporter Ellie Layton is at Clarkson's Farm in Chipping Norton hearing about all things season three
24 April 2024
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3 min read
#FarmingCAN: FarmED aims to bring people inside and outside the industry together to show 'farming plays so many roles'
FarmED is a hive of activity, providing a space for both farmers and those outside it to come together and learn. Emily Ashworth meets some of those leading the initiative forwards
29 January 2024
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7 min read
#FarmingCAN: Farmer Will - 'We need to get farming taught in schools. The more I think about it the crazier it is'
Being able to connect to the general public is quite a talent, and one that Will Young has mastered. Emily Ashworth pays him a visit
29 December 2023
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7 min read
#FarmingCAN: Kaleb Cooper on his new book - 'the day I stop farming, god knows what I will be doing'
Farming is what he loves and a farmer he will always be. Rachael Brown talks to farming star, Kaleb Cooper, about his new book
12 October 2023
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6 min read
Down on the farm with JB Gill - kids, farming and inspiring the next generation
Presenter, musician and now author, JB Gill has done it all, but farming and education is at the heart of all he does. Emily Ashworth talks to him about his role as one of industry’s biggest supporters.
23 August 2023
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7 min read
Nigel Owens: Swapping life on the pitch for life on the farm
Former international rugby referee turned farmer, Nigel Owens, talks to Farmers Guardian about switching life on the rugby pitch for his beloved pedigree Herefords on his farm in Wales. And surprisingly, there are similarities between the two professions
14 July 2023
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8 min read
#FarmingCAN Partners
At AHDB we are passionate about food and farming. We collaborate with producers, processors, government, industry experts, farming unions and the supply chain as well as stakeholders to help levy payers understand and manage their businesses in a profitable and sustainable way.
The NFU represents more than 46,000 farming and growing businesses. Our purpose is to champion British agriculture and horticulture, to campaign for a stable and sustainable future for British farmers and to secure the best possible deal for our members.
At CoOp we are committed to supporting British farmers - 100% of our fresh meat is British. By supporting British farming, we can boost the economies of communities across the UK and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.
#FarmingCAN Supporters
