December 27: Farming in Five

A look back at the cereals and oilseeds sector in 2024

Alex Black

27 December 2024 • 1 min read

Farmers Guardian Podcast: Industry leaders share their hopes for the sector in 2025, and the challenges that lie ahead

Animal health should not be forgotten in the search to reduce methane emissions

Farming in Five: MPs brand the Spending Review a 'damp squib' for farmers, Defra says direct payments to 'large and wealthy landowners' does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 urged to recognise farming's wider contribution to society

On this episode of Farming in Five, news reporter Chris Brayford discusses concerns from MPs regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spending Review, with some calling it a 'damp squib, Defra says direct payments to ‘large and wealthy landowners’ does not provide environmental benefits, and G7 powers urged to recognise farming’s wider contribution to society

Chris Brayford

17 June 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Rural crime continues to devastate farm businesses, sauce manufacturer answers Clarkson's prayers with 100% British ketchup and the role of gamekeeping celebrated in new report

Rural crime report reveals farmers left footing £44.1 million bill, sauce manufacturer creates British ketchup after Jeremy Clarkson highlights gap in the market, and gamekeepers recognised for crucial role in preserving upland landscapes

Chris Brayford

16 June 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Wales announces bluetongue restrictions and concerns about retailers' sourcing commitments [June 13]

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at Wales' announcements on bluetongue pre-movement testing, worries as more retailers seem to be stocking increased amounts of imported produce and an artisan sauce maker has succeeded in their quest to create a 100% British ketchup