farming history

The Great Yorkshire Show is one of the most treasured agricultural events, and last week it celebrated its 165th show. Emily Ashworth takes a look at its history and what it is that people love about it most

Following the 80th commemoration of D-Day and political parties vying for the countryside vote ahead of the first July election since 1945, Chris Brayford takes a look at the vital role farmers played during World War II

Many in the farming community will have heard of Hannah Hauxwell, and even more will have been inspired by her well-documented way of life. In honour of International Women’s Day, Emily Ashworth takes a deeper look into her story

During a recent debate in the Senedd, Mike Hughes MS, the member for Swansea East, said ‘there is no reasonto subsidise agriculture’, which he claimed ‘is simply putting money into farmers’ pockets’

Brant Fell, in the Howgill Fells, has been brought back to life to protect the heritage and future of ancient commoner farm practices

Inspired by the more traditional ways of farming life, photographer John Bentley went on a mission to preserve the stories of those in upland communities. Emily Ashworth finds out more

This week's Remembrance Day special podcast is a tale of war, love and farming

In this Remembrance Day special, World War II evacuee Norma Earnshaw looks back at how something as evil as war ultimately led her to a lifetime of happiness on the farm

This National Young Farmers Week, we dig into the FG archive and look back at an interview with the late Lord Henry Plumb.