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FARMA 2010: Don’t allow the grass to grow under your feet
Hundreds of farmers and producers gathered at the annual FARMA conference in Telford last week to share ideas and best practice on how to successfully drive farm diversification. Danusia Osiowy reports on the growing trends farmers cannot afford to ignore.
FARMA 2010: Food service has 'great potential'
CONSIDERABLE potential for foodservice meals must be acknowledged, but price, presentation, and the offering has to be accessible.
FARMA 2010: Top tips from the workshops
A round up from the various workshops and seminars at the annual FARMA conference.
Serving the community a vital role in farming
Barry Alston meets an award-winning hill farmer whose biggest fear is misplacing his diary.
Mandelson must give more to rural broadband
LORD Mandelson’s commitment to provide £1 billion of investment into next-generation-access broadband does not go far enough, a leading farm lobby has warned.
Digital edition: Read Farmers Guardian online
AS a result of extreme weather conditions and potential disruptions to deliveries, we will be publishing an online edition of the paper while the cold snap continues. Read Friday, January 8 edition online now.
Low stocking rate used to achieve a ‘distinctive’ taste
The welcome return of mutton to the kitchen table has sealed the confidence of one Worcestershire farmer, who is promoting its profile on and away from his keyboard. Katie Johnson discovers why age can reap rewards.
Getting the basics right to make diversification pay
Thinking of developing new revenue streams through diversification? Read our guide as chartered marketer Sarah Cook offers her top tips for success.
Feeding body and soul in a church without walls
In the second of our features looking at the charitable and personable approach of three exemplary figures in rural communities, Angela CalvertT meets Rev Canon Alan Robson.
Totley Hall Farm Nativity Picture Gallery
STAGING a Christmas nativity on their working sheep farm is the diversification of choice for Jenny and Edwin Pocock.
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Strengthening rural Britain’s voice at the heart of Westminster
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First time buyers being forced out of the countryside
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What's the view from your window like?
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More goods being bought online by rural residents
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Hertforshire specials go on horseback to tackle rural crime
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Online venture helps people in rural areas find new friends
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New voice for farmers’ markets
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Reforming rural communities
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Return of old recipes in new Eblex book
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Royal plea for improved rural access to broadband infrastructure
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Cooking up real farmhouse fare to put joy back into the farm kitchen
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Supreme cheese champion brings Stilton back to estate
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Charity calendar launched
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Farm visits vital for children's food education
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Rural broadband £3m upgrade
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Tackling problem of illegal motorcyclists
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Woman Farmer of the Year competition
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Campaign to promote local food
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Farm attraction driven by determination
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Ice-cream makers crowned best farm entrepreneurs
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Capital of Culture: Countryside is cited
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Owls well: Lark Rise's new arrivals
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Business leaders to tackle rural recession worries
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Slash rural crime with text alerts
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Superstore boosted by ‘Good Life’
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Virtual farming takes the internet by storm
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Making the most of every opportunity brings success
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Lynn’s simple philosophy: milk it; make it; and sell it
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Jimmy Doherty marries farm sweetheart
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‘Fresh is best’ policy turns a dream into a growing reality