Farming in Five: What keeps farmers awake at night?

Plus, the UK's largest bioethanol plant faces closure; pressure mounts on plans for Scotland's third National Park and farm widows are 'facing disproportionate impacts' from Budget changes

28 May 2025 • 1 min read

Ramularia risk in spring barley 'significant'

Farmers 'should not look to external sources' for success

Farming in Five: New British shearing record set and drought measures extended

In today's Farming in Five, two Welsh shearers have teamed up to set a new British record, drought measures have been extended and a bluetongue update

Mia Willemsen

16 July 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Mental health concerns and the role of data in farming

In today's Farming in Five, news and business reporter Mia Willemsen discusses rising mental health concerns in farming, George Eustice's thoughts on the EU reset, and the role of data in dairy

Mia Willemsen

15 July 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Calls spike to farming charity as it marks its 30th anniversary

In today's Farming in Five, deputy editor Alex Black takes a look at the warning over mental health from the Farming Community network, concerns from ex-Defra Secretary George Eustice of the impact of the EU reset, hopes for keeping the Arla Settle factory open and the future of rural post offices