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#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people
Farm Life

#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people

In the first of a new series of Farmers Guardian’s #FarmingCAN campaign, Emily Ashworth talks to young farmer Dylan Vetara about representing the industry

Emily Ashworth
clock 29 September 2023 • 5 min read
Clarkson's Farm director confirms Amazon already making 'noise' on series 4 of the hit show
Entertainment

Clarkson's Farm director confirms Amazon already making 'noise' on series 4 of the hit show

Chris Brayford
clock 01 October 2023 • 1 min read
First Drive: Fendt 600 Vario tractor, 224hp from a four-cylinder?
Machinery

First Drive: Fendt 600 Vario tractor, 224hp from a four-cylinder?

Toby Whatley
clock 26 September 2023 • 7 min read
Young farmers build business and take on two dairy farms in Canada
Dairy

Young farmers build business and take on two dairy farms in Canada

Chris Mccullough
clock 25 September 2023 • 4 min read
Latest features
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Overhaul of breeding policy leads to change
Dairy

Overhaul of breeding policy leads to change

Dairy Farmer
clock 02 October 2023 • 6 min read
#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people
Farm Life

#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people

Emily Ashworth
clock 29 September 2023 • 5 min read
Herefordshire farm family reaps fruits of diversification
Farm Life

Herefordshire farm family reaps fruits of diversification

Ellie Layton
clock 28 September 2023 • 6 min read
Opinion and blogs
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Farming Minister Mark Spencer: "I recognise farmers need money to invest into their farms right now, as well as investment for the future"
Politics

Farming Minister Mark Spencer: "I recognise farmers need money to invest into their farms right now, as well as investment for the future"

Chris Brayford
clock 02 October 2023 • 4 min read
Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive Christopher Price: "Native breeds are a natural fit for diversification"
Blogs

Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive Christopher Price: "Native breeds are a natural fit for diversification"

Chris Brayford
clock 01 October 2023 • 2 min read
From the editor: 'Farmers cannot go on producing milk under the cost of production, spurred on solely by the hope of improvement'
Dairy

From the editor: 'Farmers cannot go on producing milk under the cost of production, spurred on solely by the hope of improvement'

Olivia Midgley
clock 29 September 2023 • 2 min read
Latest business news
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'Talk is cheap' - Apple growers call for fair returns from supermarkets
Farm Business

'Talk is cheap' - Apple growers call for fair returns from supermarkets

BAPL executive secretary Ali Capper has hit back at comments from the British Retail Association on Countryfile

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 02 October 2023 • 2 min read
British public feel farmers are 'not getting a fair deal' for their produce
Politics

British public feel farmers are 'not getting a fair deal' for their produce

The Food, Farm and Countryside Commission's new report suggested farmers are not being paid a fair price for their produce

Chris Brayford
clock 01 October 2023 • 3 min read
Defra will invest £12.5m to improve use of automation and robotics technology on farms
Politics

Defra will invest £12.5m to improve use of automation and robotics technology on farms

Farming Minister Mark Spencer said he wanted to see the UK become the world's leading 'agri-tech hub'

Chris Brayford
clock 01 October 2023 • 3 min read
Rural crime
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Drone footage captures aftermath of attack after at least 30 sheep were killed by dogs in Warwickshire
Sheep worrying

Drone footage captures aftermath of attack after at least 30 sheep were killed by dogs in Warwickshire

Chris Brayford
clock 30 September 2023 • 2 min read
Cattle rescued after farm fire in Kent
Rural crime

Cattle rescued after farm fire in Kent

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the cattle were rescued from a fire involving two agricultural barns and haystack

Chris Brayford
clock 29 September 2023 • 1 min read
Farmer sentenced for neglect of hens and cockerels in Bradford
Rural crime

Farmer sentenced for neglect of hens and cockerels in Bradford

The RSPCA said the birds were found in 'appalling conditions'

Chris Brayford
clock 25 September 2023 • 3 min read