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Alex Black

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Articles by Alex Black

Brian Richardson: Time for farming to reset the agenda on carbon net zero

Environment

Brian Richardson: Time for farming to reset the agenda on carbon net zero

Brian Richardson is UK head of agriculture at Virgin Money

clock 09 March 2026 • 4 min read
Nature focus adds value to cheese at Barber's in Somerset

Dairy

Nature focus adds value to cheese at Barber's in Somerset

Adding value to the family farm’s milk was the focus for Barber’s Cheesemakers nearly 200 years ago, with the company still focusing on providing a premium product in 2026

clock 09 March 2026 • 5 min read
Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales

Environment

Cattle grazing boosts nature recovery in Yorkshire Dales

Cattle grazing at a nature reserve in the Yorkshire Dales has increased plant diversity by over 40% according to new research by the University of Leeds

clock 08 March 2026 • 2 min read
Farmers warned about duty of care following serious cattle injury case

Farm Safety

Farmers warned about duty of care following serious cattle injury case

A recent prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive after a dog walker was trampled by cattle has prompted renewed warnings to agricultural landowners as cattle return to fields this spring

clock 06 March 2026 • 2 min read
Farms prioritise hygiene ahead of Easter lambing events

Sheep

Farms prioritise hygiene ahead of Easter lambing events

Lambing events are some of the most popular and rewarding events on-farm, but failing to protect public health could be costly both financially and reputationally

clock 06 March 2026 • 7 min read
Farming the Floods: Flooded Somerset farmer says focus needs to be on prevention

Weather

Farming the Floods: Flooded Somerset farmer says focus needs to be on prevention

James Winslade's farm was under water in February after years of battling flooding

clock 06 March 2026 • 5 min read
Sebastien Mallet - 'Agricultural markets are reacting cautiously to the Middle East war'

Politics

Sebastien Mallet - 'Agricultural markets are reacting cautiously to the Middle East war'

Sebastien Mallet is chief executive of ODA UK, an independent grain marketing consultancy advising cereal and oilseed farmers across the UK

clock 04 March 2026 • 2 min read
Sign up for our FREE webinar: Are you ready for IHT changes?

Politics

Sign up for our FREE webinar: Are you ready for IHT changes?

In this Farmers Guardian webinar, in partnership with NFU Mutual, we'll discuss all the things farmers need to know ahead of the changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief which come into force on April 6.

clock 04 March 2026 • 2 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: SFI, farming politics and NFU elections

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: SFI, farming politics and NFU elections

The NFU Conference took place in Birmingham last week

clock 03 March 2026 • 1 min read
Instability in the Middle East could impact food price inflation

Politics

Instability in the Middle East could impact food price inflation

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has warned there could be an impact on red meat, poultry and input costs such as fertiliser

clock 02 March 2026 • 2 min read
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