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Top five takeaways for farmers from Trump's trade deal with the UK
Politics

Top five takeaways for farmers from Trump's trade deal with the UK

Supermarkets, politicians and industry leaders have all had their say on the US/UK trade deal signed on May 8. But will the impact reach your farm gate?

Tom Ryder
clock 17 May 2025 • 5 min read
Join our FREE webinar: Understanding dairy contract legislation and what it means for your farm business
Business

Join our FREE webinar: Understanding dairy contract legislation and what it means for your farm business

Farmers Guardian
clock 06 May 2025 • 3 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: View from the Hill – A US beef farming perspective on the UK-US trade deal
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: View from the Hill – A US beef farming perspective on the UK-US trade deal

On May 8, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced details of a trade deal agreed between the two countries impacting sectors including agriculture and farming

John Wilkes
clock 16 May 2025 • 1 min read
Regenerative agriculture survey: What does it mean for you and your business?
Sustainable Farming

Regenerative agriculture survey: What does it mean for you and your business?

The responses to this Farmers Guardian survey will be published in a regen special edition of on June 27

Farmers Guardian
clock 19 May 2025 • 1 min read
Latest News
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Balmoral Show: Salers bull crowned beef champion
Shows & Sales

Balmoral Show: Salers bull crowned beef champion

It was hot competition across the livestock sections at this year’s Balmoral Show as the sun shone over the showrings

Katie Fallon
clock 19 May 2025 • 5 min read
Regenerative agriculture survey: What does it mean for you and your business?
Sustainable Farming

Regenerative agriculture survey: What does it mean for you and your business?

Farmers Guardian
clock 19 May 2025 • 1 min read
Environment Agency urges farmers to see inspections as 'opportunities'
Farm Business

Environment Agency urges farmers to see inspections as 'opportunities'

Chris Brayford
clock 19 May 2025 • 4 min read
Farmers warned not to miss dairy contract opportunity
Farm Business

Farmers warned not to miss dairy contract opportunity

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 19 May 2025 • 5 min read
European Commission simplifies Common Agricultural Policy
Farm Business

European Commission simplifies Common Agricultural Policy

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 19 May 2025 • 2 min read
Driest spring for a century sparks fodder and crop warnings
Weather

Driest spring for a century sparks fodder and crop warnings

Jane Thynne
clock 18 May 2025 • 3 min read

May 19: Defra stands defiant as demands for IHT delay grow

Alex Black

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the Efra Committee's call for changes to Inheritance Tax to be delayed for 12 months, a call from the Environment Agency for farmers to see inspections as an 'opportunity' rather than a 'hindrance', Farmers Guardian's next webinar on dairy contract legislation and news that Morrisons will sponsor Prime Video's Clarkson's Farm, with the new series landing this week

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May 19: Defra stands defiant as demands for IHT delay grow

Alex Black

Hosted by Alex Black

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black discusses the Efra Committee's call for changes to Inheritance Tax to be delayed for 12 months, a call from the Environment Agency for farmers to see inspections as an 'opportunity' rather than a 'hindrance', Farmers Guardian's next webinar on dairy contract legislation and news that Morrisons will sponsor Prime Video's Clarkson's Farm, with the new series landing this week

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Pig and poultry special
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Pig and poultry special: Enterprising Welsh young farmer's future lies with poultry

Pig and poultry special: Enterprising Welsh young farmer's future lies with poultry

Pig and poultry special: New trial looks at feasibility of dual-purpose poultry systems

Pig and poultry special: New trial looks at feasibility of dual-purpose poultry systems

Pig and poultry special: No room for complacency with African swine fever

Pig and poultry special: No room for complacency with African swine fever

Pig gene-editing technology developed by UK researchers approved for US market

Pig gene-editing technology developed by UK researchers approved for US market

Scotland's pig sector drives forward with disease control and biosecurity

Scotland's pig sector drives forward with disease control and biosecurity

Latest features
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Including pulses in the diet has multiple benefits for beef finisher
Beef

Including pulses in the diet has multiple benefits for beef finisher

Farmers Guardian
clock 19 May 2025 • 8 min read
Next Generation Hill Farmers: 13-year-old Scottish farmer hopes to continue family legacy
Farm Life

Next Generation Hill Farmers: 13-year-old Scottish farmer hopes to continue family legacy

Emily Ashworth
clock 18 May 2025 • 4 min read
Pickup truck tax changes. What does it mean for different types of rural business?
Machinery

Pickup truck tax changes. What does it mean for different types of rural business?

Toby Whatley
clock 17 May 2025 • 4 min read
Opinion and blogs
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In your field: Emma Robinson - "It's very important to support the younger generation in our farming community as these potential farmers will have greater challenges in the future"
Farm Life

In your field: Emma Robinson - "It's very important to support the younger generation in our farming community as these potential farmers will have greater challenges in the future"

Farmers Guardian
clock 18 May 2025 • 3 min read
In your field: Roger Nicholson - "Food security is too important to leave to chance"
Politics

In your field: Roger Nicholson - "Food security is too important to leave to chance"

Farmers Guardian
clock 17 May 2025 • 4 min read
OPINION: When it comes to trade, it will always be America first
Politics

OPINION: When it comes to trade, it will always be America first

Jane Thynne
clock 16 May 2025 • 2 min read
Latest business news
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Environment Agency urges farmers to see inspections as 'opportunities'
Farm Business

Environment Agency urges farmers to see inspections as 'opportunities'

The Environment Agency has reflected on why farm inspections are important and why farmers should see them as ways to identify areas of improvement

Chris Brayford
clock 19 May 2025 • 4 min read
Farmers warned not to miss dairy contract opportunity
Farm Business

Farmers warned not to miss dairy contract opportunity

Dairy producers have been urged to take the time to read and understand the new contracts and what it means for their business

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 19 May 2025 • 5 min read
European Commission simplifies Common Agricultural Policy
Farm Business

European Commission simplifies Common Agricultural Policy

It is part of a broader effort looking to reduce ‘overlapping, unnecessary, or disproportionate rules’

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 19 May 2025 • 2 min read
Rural crime
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Letters: "To safeguard our farms and rural communities, the police must take further, targeted action"
Rural crime

Letters: "To safeguard our farms and rural communities, the police must take further, targeted action"

Alex Cotterill, a student at the University of Nottinghamshire, writes about rural crime and how it could be tackled

Farmers Guardian
clock 06 May 2025 • 3 min read
Dog attacks leave two lambs dead as farmer endures repeated livestock worrying incidents
Rural crime

Dog attacks leave two lambs dead as farmer endures repeated livestock worrying incidents

Farmer speaks out following escalation in dog attacks

Jessica Lawson
clock 04 May 2025 • 2 min read
Shepherdess remembered as 'caring and hardworking' after on-farm quad bike death
Rural crime

Shepherdess remembered as 'caring and hardworking' after on-farm quad bike death

Shepherdess Laura Simmons was found dead at a farm near Cheltenham in June 2023 after her quad bike overturned

Chris Brayford
clock 01 May 2025 • 2 min read