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Emily Ashworth

Articles by Emily Ashworth

Careers special: Q&A with The Blind Farmer - "There is difficulty in understanding what true diversity and inclusion means"

Young Farmers and Careers

Careers special: Q&A with The Blind Farmer - "There is difficulty in understanding what true diversity and inclusion means"

Mike Duxbury, the blind farmer who established the Inclusive Farm, wants to open farming's doors to all

clock 05 March 2024 • 4 min read
The Farmers Guardian Podcast careers special: Kaleb Cooper boosts two new entrants' careers with bursary

Young Farmers and Careers

The Farmers Guardian Podcast careers special: Kaleb Cooper boosts two new entrants' careers with bursary

Emily Ashworth speaks to the inaugural winners of the new Kaleb Cooper bursary

clock 01 March 2024 • 5 min read
Morrisons launch Sustainable Farm Network to support farmers on net zero journey

Environment

Morrisons launch Sustainable Farm Network to support farmers on net zero journey

A new initiative hoping to drive sustainability across Morrisons supply chain and beyond has been launched

clock 29 February 2024 • 4 min read
Welsh farmers protest at the Senedd: "The Welsh dragon is well and truly awake"

Politics

Welsh farmers protest at the Senedd: "The Welsh dragon is well and truly awake"

Farmers Guardian chief reporter Rachael Brown and livestock reporter Ellie Layton are reporting live from the protest at the Senedd in South Wales

clock 28 February 2024 • 5 min read
Traditions key to fell farm's future: "I fully enjoy what I do; I am happiest when I have my dogs and I am off on the fell gathering"

Farm Life

Traditions key to fell farm's future: "I fully enjoy what I do; I am happiest when I have my dogs and I am off on the fell gathering"

Jonathan Benson and Nicola Marsh may have introduced glamping pods to their fell farm, but history and heritage is still at the heart of their business. Emily Ashworth visits them to find out more

clock 23 February 2024 • 7 min read
From the editor: "A cynic might say the Prime Minister's speech and package of announcements was a last ditch attempt to woo farmers"

Politics

From the editor: "A cynic might say the Prime Minister's speech and package of announcements was a last ditch attempt to woo farmers"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley (February 22)

clock 22 February 2024 • 2 min read
Defra analysis reveals significant fall in UK farm production in 2023

Farm Business

Defra analysis reveals significant fall in UK farm production in 2023

UK production of major crops and livestock products fell significantly in 2023. Extreme weather and changing political support increased the risk of producing. Cedric Porter reports

clock 21 February 2024 • 6 min read
NFU Conference 2024: Top takeaways from Rishi Sunak's speech

Politics

NFU Conference 2024: Top takeaways from Rishi Sunak's speech

Rishi Sunak spoke at NFU conference 2024 today (February 20)

clock 20 February 2024 • 1 min read
From the editor: "Minette Batters has been the figurehead farming did not know it needed"

Politics

From the editor: "Minette Batters has been the figurehead farming did not know it needed"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor, Olivia Midgley

clock 15 February 2024 • 2 min read
Pancake recipes from the rural community: However you eat yours, remember where the produce comes from

Recipes

Pancake recipes from the rural community: However you eat yours, remember where the produce comes from

Today (February 13) is Pancake Day and here are some top recipe tips and ideas from the rural community

clock 13 February 2024 • 3 min read