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Farmers with in-progress SFI applications to be allowed to apply
Politics

Farmers with in-progress SFI applications to be allowed to apply

Around 3,000 applications which were started on January 12 or later will be eligible to be submitted

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 12 May 2025 • 4 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: VE Day special - The fight for food security past and present
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: VE Day special - The fight for food security past and present

Farmers and thousands of Land Girls helped to turn food security on its head during World War II, but what have we learned?

Emily Ashworth
clock 09 May 2025 • 1 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 • 2 min read
First trailer for Clarkson's Farm season four drops online
Entertainment

First trailer for Clarkson's Farm season four drops online

Jeremy Clarkson, Lisa Hogan, Kaleb Cooper, Gerald Cooper, Charlie Ireland will be back for another season of Clarkson's Farm on May 23

Chris Brayford
clock 08 May 2025 • 1 min read
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Debate secured on how large solar farm developments 'risk' food security and farm businesses
Politics

Debate secured on how large solar farm developments 'risk' food security and farm businesses

MPs are due to discuss the impacts of large-scale solar developments on farming and rural communities

Chris Brayford
clock 14 May 2025 • 3 min read
Labour's IHT plans risk national security, says US Ag chief
Politics

Labour's IHT plans risk national security, says US Ag chief

Jane Thynne
clock 14 May 2025 • 1 min read
Pig and poultry special: New trial looks at feasibility of dual-purpose poultry systems
Livestock

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

Lydia Wombwell
clock 14 May 2025 • 4 min read
Auction mart sales round-up: Welsh Blacks to 7,500gns, Limousins to 15,000gns and breeding cattle to £4,400
Shows & Sales

Auction mart sales round-up: Welsh Blacks to 7,500gns, Limousins to 15,000gns and breeding cattle to £4,400

Angela Calvert
clock 14 May 2025 • 8 min read
Scotland's pig sector drives forward with disease control and biosecurity
Pig

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

Farmers Guardian
clock 14 May 2025 • 3 min read
Charolais, Simmental and Blonde bulls set new records at Carlisle
Shows & Sales

Charolais, Simmental and Blonde bulls set new records at Carlisle

Angela Calvert
clock 14 May 2025 • 6 min read

May 14: US Ag Secretary dismisses chlorinated chicken fears

Hosted by Jane Thynne

In today's Farming in Five, the US Agriculture Secretary says the US has failed to dispel the 'myth' of chlorinated chicken, as she seeks to defend her country's farming practices. Concerns mount over UK bioethanol production and arable farmers are urged to be vigilant following the emergence of a new yellow rust strain

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May 14: US Ag Secretary dismisses chlorinated chicken fears

Hosted by Jane Thynne

In today's Farming in Five, the US Agriculture Secretary says the US has failed to dispel the 'myth' of chlorinated chicken, as she seeks to defend her country's farming practices. Concerns mount over UK bioethanol production and arable farmers are urged to be vigilant following the emergence of a new yellow rust strain

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Dairy special: North Wales farm reseeds to convert from arable to organic dairy

Dairy special: North Wales farm reseeds to convert from arable to organic dairy

Dairy special: EcoFeed is part of the plan to drive genetic efficiency in dairy cattle

Dairy special: EcoFeed is part of the plan to drive genetic efficiency in dairy cattle

Dairy special: Q&A on heat stress in the dairy herd

Dairy special: Q&A on heat stress in the dairy herd

Dairy special: The correct use and administration of NSAIDs

Dairy special: The correct use and administration of NSAIDs

Integrated beef supply chain gives clear targets for calf rearing on Cheshire dairy farm

Integrated beef supply chain gives clear targets for calf rearing on Cheshire dairy farm

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Large-scale diversification sees arable farm developed into a year-round destination
British Farming Awards

Large-scale diversification sees arable farm developed into a year-round destination

Farmers Guardian
clock 14 May 2025 • 2 min read
Large-scale robotic installation alleviates labour constraints on Cheshire dairy farm
Dairy

Large-scale robotic installation alleviates labour constraints on Cheshire dairy farm

Wendy Short
clock 14 May 2025 • 6 min read
Commercial Vehicle Show: Full-electric and hybrid pickups for agriculture from Isuzu and Ford
Machinery

Commercial Vehicle Show: Full-electric and hybrid pickups for agriculture from Isuzu and Ford

Toby Whatley
clock 13 May 2025 • 5 min read
Opinion and blogs
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EXCLUSIVE: John Milne on US-UK trade deal: "If Gov gets this wrong, it could significantly undermine domestic production"
Politics

EXCLUSIVE: John Milne on US-UK trade deal: "If Gov gets this wrong, it could significantly undermine domestic production"

Farmers Guardian
clock 14 May 2025 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Hannah Kiddey: "Sometimes you must be brave, trust yourself and your knowledge"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Hannah Kiddey: "Sometimes you must be brave, trust yourself and your knowledge"

Chris Brayford
clock 14 May 2025 • 2 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Kurtz: "Farmers deserve a Government that champions them, not undermines them"
Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Kurtz: "Farmers deserve a Government that champions them, not undermines them"

Farmers Guardian
clock 13 May 2025 • 4 min read
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'Increased demand' for British wool sees prices reach seven year high
Farm Business

'Increased demand' for British wool sees prices reach seven year high

British Wool said the current average auction price of wool is £1p/kg, a figure not seen since October 2018. However, farmers said prices still need to improve for them to consider selling sheep fleeces in the future

Chris Brayford
clock 13 May 2025 • 4 min read
MP calls for 'immediate action' to support small abattoirs
Farm Business

MP calls for 'immediate action' to support small abattoirs

Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick has warned of the impact of losing small abattoirs on rural economies and animal welfare

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 12 May 2025 • 2 min read
Cranswick launches investigation after undercover footage reveals alleged 'abuse' at pig farm
Farm Business

Cranswick launches investigation after undercover footage reveals alleged 'abuse' at pig farm

Animal Justice Project has published footage of the conditions in which pigs were claimed to have been abused by staff at Northmoor Farm in Lincolnshire

Chris Brayford
clock 12 May 2025 • 3 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