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James Robinson on OFRC: "ORFC makes you a better person. It opens your mind; it grows connection."

Blogs

James Robinson on OFRC: "ORFC makes you a better person. It opens your mind; it grows connection."

After attending the Oxford Real Farming Conference, dairy farmer and Farmers Guardian columnist James Robinson talks about how the event helps to bring the industry together and encourage unity

clock 14 January 2025 • 4 min read
Riverford founder hits out at farmers' response to IHT, describing it as 'emotional, emotive tosh'

Farm Business

Riverford founder hits out at farmers' response to IHT, describing it as 'emotional, emotive tosh'

Guy Singh-Watson says while he feels sympathy for 'working farmers', farmers such as Clarkson and Dyson should pay 40%

clock 10 January 2025 • 3 min read
In your field: James Robinson - "Whatever we wear, it is turning up to these events that makes a difference"

Farm Life

In your field: James Robinson - "Whatever we wear, it is turning up to these events that makes a difference"

Happy New Year to you all. The start of the year has kicked off conference season, with both the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) and Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) being held simultaneously

clock 23 January 2024 • 2 min read
Oxford Real Farming Conference: Is there a food shortage or is the supply chain broken?

Livestock

Oxford Real Farming Conference: Is there a food shortage or is the supply chain broken?

The use of livestock in farming systems was a controversial talking point at this year’s Oxford Real Farming Conference.

clock 18 January 2024 • 2 min read
Oxford Real Farming Conference: Communication key in the face of farming change

Politics

Oxford Real Farming Conference: Communication key in the face of farming change

Farming families spoke about their journey towards a more regenerative form of agriculture

clock 08 January 2024 • 2 min read
Oxford Real Farming Conference: Support scheme confidence still lacking in the uplands

Politics

Oxford Real Farming Conference: Support scheme confidence still lacking in the uplands

Farmers need more stability and clarity about new environmental schemes

clock 06 January 2024 • 2 min read