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Food security in focus as UK 'actively preparing' for war on home soil
Politics

Food security in focus as UK 'actively preparing' for war on home soil

Is the UK equipped to feed a nation if it is to fight a war in Great Britain?

Chris Brayford
clock 30 June 2025 • 4 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Regen special - mixed Northumberland farmer turns regenerative and builds business resilience
Podcast

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Regen special - mixed Northumberland farmer turns regenerative and builds business resilience

To coincide with this week's Regenerative Farming Special in Farmers Guardian, we spoke with one farmer who has transitioned to a regenerative system and discuss some of the benefits he has seen to the farm business

Katie Fallon
clock 27 June 2025 • 1 min read
Royal Welsh Show preview: Suffolk breeder looks forward to stepping into the show ring
Livestock

Royal Welsh Show preview: Suffolk breeder looks forward to stepping into the show ring

A young Ceredigion farmer has an eye for stock and is using it to carry on the family’s sheep flocks and its Welsh Cob stud. Ellie Layton reports.

Ellie Layton
clock 30 June 2025 • 6 min read
Regen special: Estate allows tenant farmers to thrive through new business model
Sustainable Farming

Regen special: Estate allows tenant farmers to thrive through new business model

Inspired by people he has met along his farming journey, Dan Smith has taken on a new venture and is hoping he can help others do the same. Emily Ashworth finds out more

Emily Ashworth
clock 29 June 2025 • 4 min read
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Farming sector warns it will 'suffer' as new bluetongue restrictions come into force
Farm Business

Farming sector warns it will 'suffer' as new bluetongue restrictions come into force

Farmers said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and health

Chris Brayford
clock 01 July 2025 • 8 min read
Bluetongue Movements Checker tool launched to support farmers
Beef

Bluetongue Movements Checker tool launched to support farmers

Ellie Layton
clock 01 July 2025 • 1 min read
Farmers urged to report suspicious activities after hare coursing reports
Rural crime

Farmers urged to report suspicious activities after hare coursing reports

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 01 July 2025 • 2 min read
Heifer leads Hoghton View production sale at 7,500gns
Shows & Sales

Heifer leads Hoghton View production sale at 7,500gns

Angela Calvert
clock 01 July 2025 • 1 min read
Sustainable farming showcased at NSA South West
Sheep

Sustainable farming showcased at NSA South West

Farmers Guardian
clock 01 July 2025 • 3 min read
Egg producer's success in business rate appeal provides clarity on exemption
Poultry

Egg producer's success in business rate appeal provides clarity on exemption

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 01 July 2025 • 2 min read

Farming in Five: Food security in focus as Starmer urges UK to prepare for potential war on home soil, Labour rural MPs call on Gov to rethink IHT, and Glasto to take a break [July 1]

Hosted by Chris Brayford

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian takes a look at whether the UK is equipped to feed a nation if it is to fight a war on the British Isles, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced with headache as rural Labour MPs back farmers' calls for change on Inheritance Tax, and Glastonbury Festival is to take a break next year to avoid causing irreparable damage to the working pastures of Worthy Farm.

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Farming in Five: Food security in focus as Starmer urges UK to prepare for potential war on home soil, Labour rural MPs call on Gov to rethink IHT, and Glasto to take a break [July 1]

Hosted by Chris Brayford

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian takes a look at whether the UK is equipped to feed a nation if it is to fight a war on the British Isles, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced with headache as rural Labour MPs back farmers' calls for change on Inheritance Tax, and Glastonbury Festival is to take a break next year to avoid causing irreparable damage to the working pastures of Worthy Farm.

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Regenerative farming special
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Regen special: FG survey reveals whether consumers are willing to pay more for food produced regeneratively

Regen special: FG survey reveals whether consumers are willing to pay more for food produced regeneratively

Regen special: Regenerative farming drives success for Midlands Angus herd

Regen special: Regenerative farming drives success for Midlands Angus herd

Regen special: Revisiting past practices allows mixed farm to be financially resilient while boosting biodiversity

Regen special: Revisiting past practices allows mixed farm to be financially resilient while boosting biodiversity

Regen special: The risk of changing farm practices might be worth the outcome

Regen special: The risk of changing farm practices might be worth the outcome

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Regen special - mixed Northumberland farmer turns regenerative and builds business resilience

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Regen special - mixed Northumberland farmer turns regenerative and builds business resilience

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Pre-harvest grain store prep: choosing the right tools for the job
Machinery

Pre-harvest grain store prep: choosing the right tools for the job

Toby Whatley
clock 01 July 2025 • 4 min read
Royal Welsh Show preview: Suffolk breeder looks forward to stepping into the show ring
Livestock

Royal Welsh Show preview: Suffolk breeder looks forward to stepping into the show ring

Ellie Layton
clock 30 June 2025 • 6 min read
Regen special: Estate allows tenant farmers to thrive through new business model
Sustainable Farming

Regen special: Estate allows tenant farmers to thrive through new business model

Emily Ashworth
clock 29 June 2025 • 4 min read
Opinion and blogs
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Letters: "This shows there is now more adaptability from the Government in trying to meet the evolving needs of the farming industry"
Livestock

Letters: "This shows there is now more adaptability from the Government in trying to meet the evolving needs of the farming industry"

Farmers Guardian
clock 01 July 2025 • 2 min read
Regen Special Farming Matters: Angus Gowthorpe - "I had to make changes for the longer term improvement and for the next generation"
Farm focus

Regen Special Farming Matters: Angus Gowthorpe - "I had to make changes for the longer term improvement and for the next generation"

Farmers Guardian
clock 30 June 2025 • 4 min read
In your field: Helen Stanier - "The Great Yorkshire Show is our window to the public, to show our livestock and the work we do as farmers"
In your field

In your field: Helen Stanier - "The Great Yorkshire Show is our window to the public, to show our livestock and the work we do as farmers"

Farmers Guardian
clock 29 June 2025 • 2 min read
Latest business news
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Farming sector warns it will 'suffer' as new bluetongue restrictions come into force
Farm Business

Farming sector warns it will 'suffer' as new bluetongue restrictions come into force

Farmers said new bluetongue restrictions could have long-term implications on trade, the viability of rural businesses, and health

Chris Brayford
clock 01 July 2025 • 8 min read
Egg producer's success in business rate appeal provides clarity on exemption
Poultry

Egg producer's success in business rate appeal provides clarity on exemption

The Court of Appeal has ruled three buildings used for packing and storing eggs qualify for the exemption

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 01 July 2025 • 2 min read
Chicken and beef prices surge as summer BBQs fuel food inflation
Farm Business

Chicken and beef prices surge as summer BBQs fuel food inflation

Supermarket shoppers are facing rising costs for popular barbecue meats, according to the latest figures, with chicken and beef prices up amid continued food inflation

Jane Thynne
clock 01 July 2025 • 2 min read
Rural crime
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Farmers urged to report suspicious activities after hare coursing reports
Rural crime

Farmers urged to report suspicious activities after hare coursing reports

Police say information from farms is crucial for tackling these crimes

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 01 July 2025 • 2 min read
Dog owner pays farmers more than £11k after livestock worrying attack
Rural crime

Dog owner pays farmers more than £11k after livestock worrying attack

Warwickshire Rural Crime Team said several sheep belonging to multiple farmers were killed by two dogs, and the shock caused further damage and losses afterwards

Chris Brayford
clock 30 June 2025 • 2 min read
Man treated for reported stab wounds at farm in Yorkshire
Rural crime

Man treated for reported stab wounds at farm in Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and for being in possession of a knife

Chris Brayford
clock 23 June 2025 • 1 min read