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In Your Field: Emma Jones - 'Water is something we take for granted, until there isn't enough of it'

Farm Life

In Your Field: Emma Jones - 'Water is something we take for granted, until there isn't enough of it'

A family holiday in Brittany offered a welcome break from the farm, but concerns over drought, water supply and the challenges facing dairy farms were never far from mind.

clock 26 August 2026 • 3 min read
In Your Field: James Robinson - From drought to dairy success as Strickley milk hits supermarket shelves

Farm Life

In Your Field: James Robinson - From drought to dairy success as Strickley milk hits supermarket shelves

Farmer and columnist John Geldard reflects on the severe drought affecting much of the country, the long-awaited launch of Strickley milk in Booths stores and a visit from Farming Minister Stephen Morgan.

clock 26 August 2026 • 3 min read
OPINION: Is the tide starting to turn on milk prices?

Dairy

OPINION: Is the tide starting to turn on milk prices?

clock 26 August 2026 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Amy Clayton: "I took a shine to this whole farming job"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Amy Clayton: "I took a shine to this whole farming job"

Amy Clayton, 22, is from Malpas, Cheshire, and studied at University Centre Reaseheath, Nantwitch

clock 26 August 2026 • 3 min read
OPINION: 'More than a mart' really does sum up the role of livestock auctions

Shows & Sales

OPINION: 'More than a mart' really does sum up the role of livestock auctions

clock 25 August 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: Irrigation suddenly becomes cool

Machinery

Opinion: Irrigation suddenly becomes cool

clock 25 August 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: "I came away from Beef Stock feeling optimistic about the next generation"

Beef

Opinion: "I came away from Beef Stock feeling optimistic about the next generation"

Farmers Guardian livestock reporter Ellie Layton, from a farming family in Herefordshire, reflects on Beef Stock, the next generation and reasons to be positive about the industry

clock 24 August 2026 • 2 min read
View from the Rostrum: "The lack of grass has undoubtedly influenced management decisions, but it has not dampened demand"

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum: "The lack of grass has undoubtedly influenced management decisions, but it has not dampened demand"

Tom Story, senior auctioneer for Harrison and Hetherington at St Boswells and Wooler Marts, reflects on the busy autumn sales ahead

clock 22 August 2026 • 3 min read
Opinion: Tightening milk supplies are giving processors pause

Farm Business

Opinion: Tightening milk supplies are giving processors pause

clock 21 August 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: No political point scoring - a refreshing change

Blogs

Opinion: No political point scoring - a refreshing change

Chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on her sit-down interview with the Prime Minister Andy Burnham

clock 21 August 2026 • 2 min read