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Farmers Guardian Podcast: Siblings plan their Yorkshire tenancy succession with the support of their parents
Podcasts

Farmers Guardian Podcast: Siblings plan their Yorkshire tenancy succession with the support of their parents

With succession the elephant in the room on many farms, Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to siblings Anna and Sam Hallos about how they are planning for the future

Rachael Brown
clock 04 September 2024 • 6 min read
Five new telescopic handlers from Claas
Machinery

Five new telescopic handlers from Claas

James Huyton
clock 06 September 2024 • 2 min read
Bluetongue spreads to Yorkshire farm after case detected in bull
Animal Health

Bluetongue spreads to Yorkshire farm after case detected in bull

Chris Brayford
clock 05 September 2024 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Alexandra Godfrey: "Everyone has a place in the rural sector"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Alexandra Godfrey: "Everyone has a place in the rural sector"

Chris Brayford
clock 09 September 2024 • 2 min read
Latest features
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Claas Jaguar E foragers: When E stood for Engine
Machinery

Claas Jaguar E foragers: When E stood for Engine

Simon Henley
clock 11 September 2024 • 7 min read
Ag in my Land: Small Norwegian farm keeps traditions alive
Farm Life

Ag in my Land: Small Norwegian farm keeps traditions alive

Emily Ashworth
clock 10 September 2024 • 6 min read
Soil health key focus on low-input Cornish dairy farm
Dairy

Soil health key focus on low-input Cornish dairy farm

Wendy Short
clock 10 September 2024 • 7 min read
Opinion and blogs
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James Cleverly - Conservative Party leadership candidate: "The primary function of farming is food production, we must never forget that"
Politics

James Cleverly - Conservative Party leadership candidate: "The primary function of farming is food production, we must never forget that"

Chris Brayford
clock 11 September 2024 • 2 min read
OPINION: The future of this industry depends on these young people
Blogs

OPINION: The future of this industry depends on these young people

Katie Jones
clock 10 September 2024 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Alexandra Godfrey: "Everyone has a place in the rural sector"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Alexandra Godfrey: "Everyone has a place in the rural sector"

Chris Brayford
clock 09 September 2024 • 2 min read
Latest business news
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NFU urges Government to increase agricultural budget as part of 'Back British Farming Day'
Politics

NFU urges Government to increase agricultural budget as part of 'Back British Farming Day'

The farming union is calling for a 'renewed and enhanced multi-annual agricultural budget of £5.6 million'

Rachael Brown
clock 11 September 2024 • 2 min read
Defra £130 million underspend of agriculture budget a 'kick in the teeth'
Politics

Defra £130 million underspend of agriculture budget a 'kick in the teeth'

The Farming and Countryside Programme (FCP) annual report revealed a £130 million underspend of the agriculture budget for 2023/24

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 10 September 2024 • 3 min read
Public needs greater understanding of what it means to farm organically, says new report
Farm Business

Public needs greater understanding of what it means to farm organically, says new report

'Buzz' around regen should not be allowed to detract from the work of organic farmers

Jane Thynne
clock 09 September 2024 • 2 min read
Rural crime
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Hare coursers travel from Wrexham and Northampton to hunt hares in Lincolnshire
Rural crime

Hare coursers travel from Wrexham and Northampton to hunt hares in Lincolnshire

"We will simply will not accept this barbaric activity and anyone who comes to the county hare coursing can expect to face the full force of the law"

Chris Brayford
clock 10 September 2024 • 3 min read
More than 140 sheep stolen from Carmarthenshire farms
Rural crime

More than 140 sheep stolen from Carmarthenshire farms

According to Dyfed-Powys Police, there have been more than 180 sheep stolen from farms in Wales since July

Chris Brayford
clock 09 September 2024 • 1 min read
40 ewes stolen from Welsh farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Rural crime

40 ewes stolen from Welsh farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park

According to NFU Mutual, the theft of livestock cost farmers an estimated £2.7m in 2023

Chris Brayford
clock 09 September 2024 • 1 min read