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Daniel Zeichner: "Average Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government"
Politics

Daniel Zeichner: "Average Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government"

In an exclusive for Farmers Guardian, Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner sets out his agenda for the recently announced Farm Profitability Review, led by Baroness Minette Batters

Farmers Guardian
clock 18 April 2025 • 3 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Save Britain's Family Farms and the latest on Inheritance Tax reform
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Save Britain's Family Farms and the latest on Inheritance Tax reform

Farmers Guardian takes a look at the latest on Inheritance Tax reform

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 18 April 2025 • 1 min read
Entrepreneurial spirit behind success of Scottish farming enterprise with 700 staff and exports overseas
Farm Life

Entrepreneurial spirit behind success of Scottish farming enterprise with 700 staff and exports overseas

Now processing 500,000 litres of milk a day, Graham’s The Family Dairy has progressed way beyond its humble roots of 80-plus years ago, when Robert Graham senior’s parents took on the rent of Airthrey Kerse, Bridge of Allan

Lynsey Clark
clock 17 April 2025 • 8 min read
10 cattle safety tips to keep countryside safe for visitors this Easter
Livestock

10 cattle safety tips to keep countryside safe for visitors this Easter

Cattle farmers are being reminded to take extra care over where their animals are kept as thousands of people are expected to head to the countryside over the Easter break

Caroline Stocks
clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
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Join our FREE webinar: How will the latest tax changes impact your farming business?
Farm Business

Join our FREE webinar: How will the latest tax changes impact your farming business?

Farmers Guardian
clock 11 April 2025 • 2 min read
Grey belt impact could be marginal in the short term
Land and property

Grey belt impact could be marginal in the short term

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 19 April 2025 • 4 min read
New research aims to use seaweed to boost soil health
Arable

New research aims to use seaweed to boost soil health

Farmers Guardian
clock 18 April 2025 • 2 min read
New Zealand Government commits to using woollen fibres in Government buildings
Sheep

New Zealand Government commits to using woollen fibres in Government buildings

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 18 April 2025 • 2 min read
Baroness Batters makes heartfelt appeal on BBC Radio 4 on behalf of Farm Africa charity
Farm Life

Baroness Batters makes heartfelt appeal on BBC Radio 4 on behalf of Farm Africa charity

Farmers Guardian
clock 18 April 2025 • 6 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Save Britain's Family Farms and the latest on Inheritance Tax reform
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Save Britain's Family Farms and the latest on Inheritance Tax reform

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 18 April 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five - April 18: Wallace and Gromit creator donates 'generously' to rewild former dairy farm, Kenny Logan to fundraise for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and Farming Minister says Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise

Hosted by Chris Brayford

Scottish farmer Kenny Logan has pledged to 'keep going' until a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) is found, as he prepares to undertake an audacious fundraising challenge alongside his wife and Match of the Day broadcaster Gabby Logan, former Rangers striker and manager Ally McCoist, Doddie's son Hamish, for Doddie Weir’s My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Co-founder of Aardman Animations, Peter Lord CBE, behind Nick Park's Wallace and Gromit films, has donated 'generously' towards Avon Wildlife Trust project to turn a former dairy farm into a haven for biodiversity. And Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner writes exclusively for Farmers Guardian on the Farm Profitability Review, claiming average farm business incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government.

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Farming in Five - April 18: Wallace and Gromit creator donates 'generously' to rewild former dairy farm, Kenny Logan to fundraise for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and Farming Minister says Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise

Hosted by Chris Brayford

Scottish farmer Kenny Logan has pledged to 'keep going' until a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) is found, as he prepares to undertake an audacious fundraising challenge alongside his wife and Match of the Day broadcaster Gabby Logan, former Rangers striker and manager Ally McCoist, Doddie's son Hamish, for Doddie Weir’s My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. Co-founder of Aardman Animations, Peter Lord CBE, behind Nick Park's Wallace and Gromit films, has donated 'generously' towards Avon Wildlife Trust project to turn a former dairy farm into a haven for biodiversity. And Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner writes exclusively for Farmers Guardian on the Farm Profitability Review, claiming average farm business incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government.

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Beef special: Combining sensors and biotechnology to improve feed efficiency and methane reduction

Beef special: Combining sensors and biotechnology to improve feed efficiency and methane reduction

Beef special: Key considerations for cattle handling systems on-farm

Beef special: Key considerations for cattle handling systems on-farm

Beef special: Benefits of using molasses blends in cereal beef systems

Beef special: Benefits of using molasses blends in cereal beef systems

Beef special: Bi-cropping and protein crops prove cost effective for beef finisher

Beef special: Bi-cropping and protein crops prove cost effective for beef finisher

Good demand continues to drive beef trade

Good demand continues to drive beef trade

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British Farming Award winner embraces paddock grazing for healthier, more productive sheep, alongside a flourishing ecosystem
British Farming Awards

British Farming Award winner embraces paddock grazing for healthier, more productive sheep, alongside a flourishing ecosystem

Farmers Guardian
clock 18 April 2025 • 2 min read
Application success with Samson TG tanker
Machinery

Application success with Samson TG tanker

Jane Carley
clock 18 April 2025 • 7 min read
British Farming Awards Arable Farmer of the Year proves working with nature can be productive and profitable
British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards Arable Farmer of the Year proves working with nature can be productive and profitable

Farmers Guardian
clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
Opinion and blogs
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Dairy Talk - Claire Eastham: "With turnout we also saw a return to hearing calls of 'the cows are out'"
Blogs

Dairy Talk - Claire Eastham: "With turnout we also saw a return to hearing calls of 'the cows are out'"

Claire Eastham
clock 19 April 2025 • 3 min read
Dairy Matters - Phil Christopher: "Surely there is a way we can speed up bTB control"
Dairy

Dairy Matters - Phil Christopher: "Surely there is a way we can speed up bTB control"

Phil Christopher
clock 18 April 2025 • 4 min read
Daniel Zeichner: "Average Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government"
Politics

Daniel Zeichner: "Average Farm Business Incomes are forecast to rise in the first year of this Labour Government"

Farmers Guardian
clock 18 April 2025 • 3 min read
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New Zealand Government commits to using woollen fibres in Government buildings
Sheep

New Zealand Government commits to using woollen fibres in Government buildings

Industry groups say the move will provide a boost to the sheep industry

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 18 April 2025 • 2 min read
Climate and global trade dominate livestock issues at NFU council
Livestock

Climate and global trade dominate livestock issues at NFU council

It is estimated the dairy industry will need to spend £3.9 billion over the next 10 years to improve its climate resilience, which he said worked out at around £500,000 for each farm – or an additional 2.4 pence per litre

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
Think tank warns family farms may not survive APR changes
Politics

Think tank warns family farms may not survive APR changes

Rural Policy Group says small farms which have formed 'backbone' of Britain will be first to go

Jane Thynne
clock 16 April 2025 • 2 min read
Rural crime
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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
Study reveals farmers feel 'helpless and frustrated' by livestock worrying
Take the lead

Study reveals farmers feel 'helpless and frustrated' by livestock worrying

One farmer revealed they had 44 sheep killed in a single dog attack, while another farmer had 23 sheep killed by a dog

Chris Brayford
clock 14 April 2025 • 7 min read
More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months
Rural crime

More than two-thirds of farm shops have faced rural crime over past 12 months

NFU Mutual said half of those surveyed said they had been a victim of crime on more than three occasions within that same period

Chris Brayford
clock 14 April 2025 • 4 min read