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100 days of Trump: what has his presidency meant for farming?
Politics

100 days of Trump: what has his presidency meant for farming?

April 30 marks 100 days since President Trump's inaugeration with his presidency causing ripples for agriculture in the US, UK and around the globe

Farmers Guardian
clock 28 April 2025 • 3 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: England rugby star and farmer Tom Youngs: "Farmers just want to produce good food, look after the land, look after the wildlife"
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: England rugby star and farmer Tom Youngs: "Farmers just want to produce good food, look after the land, look after the wildlife"

In this week's podcast, Emily Ashworth spoke to Tom Youngs farming partnerships, SFI, the Government and his passion for helping consumers learn about the industry

Emily Ashworth
clock 25 April 2025 • 1 min read
British farmers have 'nothing to fear' over potential US-UK chlorine chicken deal, Nigel Farage says
Politics

British farmers have 'nothing to fear' over potential US-UK chlorine chicken deal, Nigel Farage says

Mr Farage said he wants to promote British farming as a 'high-end product', but he has continued to advocate for a trade deal with US President Donald Trump involving imports of lower welfare farming

Chris Brayford
clock 26 April 2025 • 4 min read
On Test: Krone Swadro TC 880 Plus rake – maximum flexibility for advanced users
Machinery

On Test: Krone Swadro TC 880 Plus rake – maximum flexibility for advanced users

Providing capacity to rake crops for foragers and balers, the Swadro TC 880 Plus gives users a mix of larger machine tech and twin-rotor manoeuvrability

Toby Whatley
clock 25 April 2025 • 9 min read
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Two iconic UK sheep breeds under urgent priority category on new rare breeds Watchlist
Livestock

Two iconic UK sheep breeds under urgent priority category on new rare breeds Watchlist

The Manx Loaghtan and the Leicester Longwool breeds have both seen significant declines in the number of dams producing pedigree offspring

Farmers Guardian
clock 29 April 2025 • 3 min read
Farming figures complete London marathon
Entertainment

Farming figures complete London marathon

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 28 April 2025 • 3 min read
Fly-tipping and farm theft pushing farmers to 'debt and despair'
Rural crime

Fly-tipping and farm theft pushing farmers to 'debt and despair'

Chris Brayford
clock 28 April 2025 • 6 min read
Everything you need to know about tomorrow's Save British Farming rally
Farm Life

Everything you need to know about tomorrow's Save British Farming rally

Jane Thynne
clock 28 April 2025 • 2 min read
100 days of Trump: what has his presidency meant for farming?
Politics

100 days of Trump: what has his presidency meant for farming?

Farmers Guardian
clock 28 April 2025 • 3 min read
Jeremy Clarkson to sell farm produce on Amazon Fresh
Entertainment

Jeremy Clarkson to sell farm produce on Amazon Fresh

Chris Brayford
clock 27 April 2025 • 2 min read

April 28: Defra's land use framework 'complacent' on food production

Rachael Brown

Hosted by Rachael Brown

In this episode of Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on NFU's response to the Government's land use framework consultation and its criticism over taking food production for granted, a new survey which found one in three farmers said they were worried their business would fail if handed over to the next generation, and Fletchers' Family Farm is back on our screens for a third series later this year

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April 28: Defra's land use framework 'complacent' on food production

Rachael Brown

Hosted by Rachael Brown

In this episode of Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on NFU's response to the Government's land use framework consultation and its criticism over taking food production for granted, a new survey which found one in three farmers said they were worried their business would fail if handed over to the next generation, and Fletchers' Family Farm is back on our screens for a third series later this year

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Diversification special
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Diversification special: 'Massive potential' for small-scale anaerobic digestion on farms

Diversification special: 'Massive potential' for small-scale anaerobic digestion on farms

Diversification special: Welsh family branches out to luxury treehouse holiday retreats

Diversification special: Welsh family branches out to luxury treehouse holiday retreats

Diversification special: Temporary campsite 'ban' could lead to loss of farm income

Diversification special: Temporary campsite 'ban' could lead to loss of farm income

Diversification special: Crafting farmhouse cider worldwide from Somerset

Diversification special: Crafting farmhouse cider worldwide from Somerset

The fruits of labour – vineyard opportunities continue to grow for UK farmers

The fruits of labour – vineyard opportunities continue to grow for UK farmers

Latest features
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More to the Almeley Blues herd than their colour
Livestock

More to the Almeley Blues herd than their colour

Ellie Layton
clock 28 April 2025 • 7 min read
Potatoes: trials day focuses on post-emergence herbicides, wireworm and catch crops
Arable

Potatoes: trials day focuses on post-emergence herbicides, wireworm and catch crops

Jane Thynne
clock 26 April 2025 • 4 min read
On Test: Krone Swadro TC 880 Plus rake – maximum flexibility for advanced users
Machinery

On Test: Krone Swadro TC 880 Plus rake – maximum flexibility for advanced users

Toby Whatley
clock 25 April 2025 • 9 min read
Opinion and blogs
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Farming Matters: "There are steps we can take as farmers to influence farm profitability"
Farm Business

Farming Matters: "There are steps we can take as farmers to influence farm profitability"

Farmers Guardian
clock 28 April 2025 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Holly Zeidler: "There is a growing need for new entrants in this sector"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Holly Zeidler: "There is a growing need for new entrants in this sector"

Chris Brayford
clock 28 April 2025 • 2 min read
In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Maybe we'd all feel a bit less stressed if we farmed to live, not the other way round"
In your field

In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Maybe we'd all feel a bit less stressed if we farmed to live, not the other way round"

Farmers Guardian
clock 26 April 2025 • 2 min read
Latest business news
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Farming Matters: "There are steps we can take as farmers to influence farm profitability"
Farm Business

Farming Matters: "There are steps we can take as farmers to influence farm profitability"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Caroline Millar, who grows malting barley, oats, and wheat on the family farm in Angus, as well as producing Scotch Beef and Scotch lamb. She is also sector lead for Scottish Agritourism

Farmers Guardian
clock 28 April 2025 • 3 min read
Pig farmers remain optimistic despite some clouds on the horizon
Farm Business

Pig farmers remain optimistic despite some clouds on the horizon

The first quarter of the year saw UK pig meat production up 6.4% compared to the same three months last year

Cedric Porter
clock 26 April 2025 • 5 min read
View from the hill: US in pursuit of UK market for pork and beef
Politics

View from the hill: US in pursuit of UK market for pork and beef

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been in the US this week to meet her US counterpart

John Wilkes
clock 25 April 2025 • 3 min read
Rural crime
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Fly-tipping and farm theft pushing farmers to 'debt and despair'
Rural crime

Fly-tipping and farm theft pushing farmers to 'debt and despair'

MPs have urged Gov and local councils to take action which deters criminals from 'repeatedly' targeting rural and farming communities

Chris Brayford
clock 28 April 2025 • 6 min read
Parents of young farmer pay tribute to son after his death on-farm
Rural crime

Parents of young farmer pay tribute to son after his death on-farm

Hollie McMurray said her world had fallen apart after the death of her 14-year-old son, Harry Moss, after he died on-farm

Chris Brayford
clock 23 April 2025 • 4 min read
Lib Dems unveil 'countryside copper guarantee' to address rural crime
Rural crime

Lib Dems unveil 'countryside copper guarantee' to address rural crime

Party says current policing methods are a 'disgrace' as it demands Gov do more to address rural crime

Jane Thynne
clock 15 April 2025 • 2 min read