Advice

The pandemic brought about a renewed interest in access across farmland. The CLA’s Sophie Dwerryhouse warns professional advice is vital if farmers are to keep on the right path.

FINANCIAL pressures from rising input costs, the transition away from direct payments and the cost of living crisis were likely to hit farmers’ mental health in an industry which is already facing high levels of poor mental health.

Nick and Nicci Lloyd have seen an abundance of wildlife return to Fernhall Farm, Herefordshire, since they began farming the 121-hectare (300-acre) site in 2017.

LEADERSHIP and personal development were high on the agenda at last week’s rural growth summit, Cultivate 2022. Farmers Guardian was media partner for the event and Ben Briggs and Katie Jones report from Cheshire.

There are several ways to produce an effective seedbed. Mike Abram explores the pros and cons of how to set the foundation for establishment, weed control and weather resilience.

Starting on May 22, Arla farmers are launching the Bee Road initiative to support the UK’s bee population.

In times of uncertainty in agriculture and with a drive towards net zero, there are opportunities for positive change. This is something Harper Adams University, Morrisons, NFU and McDonald’s are providing through the School

Agriculture’s new professional body is looking for farmers and growers to help shape its next stage of development before its official launch to industry in 2023.

Charlotte Pike is on the hunt for a farm, but finding the right opportunity is proving difficult. Here she tells Farmers Guardian about her idea of linking retiring farmers up with new entrants.

There is ’strong appetite’ among farmers to tap into the organics sector, with government funding offering incentives for land conversion, industry chiefs have said.