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Danny Chambers: "We should not sell out British farmers for a handshake with a man who cannot be trusted"

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Danny Chambers: "We should not sell out British farmers for a handshake with a man who cannot be trusted"

Mr Chambers said he is deeply alarmed by the UK Government’s willingness to compromise hard-won standards in pursuit of a trade deal with President Donald Trump

clock 08 April 2025 • 3 min read
In your field: Kate Rowell - "As ever at this time of year, the outside world has faded into the background and our lives are lived almost entirely in the lambing shed"

In your field

In your field: Kate Rowell - "As ever at this time of year, the outside world has faded into the background and our lives are lived almost entirely in the lambing shed"

Kate is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope Farm on the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland

clock 08 April 2025 • 3 min read
In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "I have had to construct H.M. suckler prison with sheep netting across the head rails of the pen to prevent future escapades"

In your field

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "I have had to construct H.M. suckler prison with sheep netting across the head rails of the pen to prevent future escapades"

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285 hectares (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson

clock 06 April 2025 • 2 min read
Alistair Carmichael on US-UK trade deal: "The last thing we can afford now is to treat farming as 'expendable'"

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Alistair Carmichael on US-UK trade deal: "The last thing we can afford now is to treat farming as 'expendable'"

Efra Committee Chair Alistair Carmichel discusses Nigel Farages' backing of chlorinated chicken, Trump's tariffs, a US-UK trade deal and why British farmers need to be backed at all costs in negotiations

clock 05 April 2025 • 3 min read
OPINION: Health adverts should focus on ultra-processed foods, not demonising dairy

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OPINION: Health adverts should focus on ultra-processed foods, not demonising dairy

Online editor Emily Ashworth questions the impact a new anti-dairy advert shown in cinemas and mainstream TV channels could have on the nation's health - and the environment

clock 04 April 2025 • 1 min read
OPINION: Treasury may project that Inheritance Tax could raise £520 million a year, it has to be weighed against what the NHS could lose

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OPINION: Treasury may project that Inheritance Tax could raise £520 million a year, it has to be weighed against what the NHS could lose

Sarah Jordan, partner, real estate, landed estates and farming at Moore Barlow, says Inheritance Tax will impact the whole of society and those who are already 'food insecure'

clock 04 April 2025 • 3 min read
From the editor: It's an important time for farming - and for FG too

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From the editor: It's an important time for farming - and for FG too

This week Farmers Guardian sees former editor Olivia Midgley take on a new role as editorial director, passing the baton to former livestock editor Katie Jones

clock 03 April 2025 • 1 min read
The Food Foundation's Anna Taylor on why she joined Defra's new Food Strategy Advisory Board

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The Food Foundation's Anna Taylor on why she joined Defra's new Food Strategy Advisory Board

Ms Taylor explained in an online blog why she decided to accept the invitation following the backlash to the composition of the board and its motives

clock 03 April 2025 • 5 min read
Young Dog Handler Focus - Iwan Rees: "I am a member of trial associations and have found its a great community to be part of"

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Young Dog Handler Focus - Iwan Rees: "I am a member of trial associations and have found its a great community to be part of"

In this new series, we focus on emerging working dog handlers who are heading up the industry. We will explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

clock 03 April 2025 • 3 min read
Toby Tallon on IHT: "Families must now radically rethink their approach or potentially face damaging consequences"

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Toby Tallon on IHT: "Families must now radically rethink their approach or potentially face damaging consequences"

Toby Tallon, tax partner at professional services group S&W, shares five key steps for farmers to reduce IHT risks ahead of impending changes to APR and BPR

clock 03 April 2025 • 7 min read