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Olivia Midgley

Articles by Olivia Midgley

In Your Field: Alice Dyer and Adam Lockwood - 'We have never seen spinach grow so fast'

In your field

In Your Field: Alice Dyer and Adam Lockwood - 'We have never seen spinach grow so fast'

August already, although it has felt like October here for the past few weeks. July was a good month on the salads after a tough start to the season.

clock 12 August 2023 • 3 min read
Week 13 - Weather delaying harvest, Uncertainty for Welsh Farmers, Ultra Low Emissions Zone

Weekly Digest

Week 13 - Weather delaying harvest, Uncertainty for Welsh Farmers, Ultra Low Emissions Zone

clock 11 August 2023 • 3 min read
From the editor: Showcasing talent and diversity in agriculture

From the editor: Showcasing talent and diversity in agriculture

On August 3, Farmers Guardian's epic campaign, 24 Hours in Farming, took place - a day to showcase to those outside the industry what really goes on in farming.

clock 11 August 2023 • 1 min read
Week 12 - 24 hours in Farming, NFU Mutual rural crime report, milk prices

Weekly Digest

Week 12 - 24 hours in Farming, NFU Mutual rural crime report, milk prices

clock 06 August 2023 • 3 min read
Farming Matters: Mark Poucher - 'We need to think about the job in front of us to make it safer'

Farming Matters: Mark Poucher - 'We need to think about the job in front of us to make it safer'

Mark Poucher is a farmer from Wragby, Lincolnshire.

clock 06 August 2023 • 2 min read
In Your Field: Dan Jones - 'We have an opportunity to be a part of the climate crisis solution'

In your field

In Your Field: Dan Jones - 'We have an opportunity to be a part of the climate crisis solution'

With the deadline for submitting this piece passing two days ago, I am firmly blaming the success of the Royal Welsh Show for my last-minute rush to hit the send button.

clock 05 August 2023 • 3 min read
In Your Field: James and Isobel Wright - 'If you are concerned about your health, do not wait'

In your field

In Your Field: James and Isobel Wright - 'If you are concerned about your health, do not wait'

On July 6, I spoke to my father, Andrew Wright, about the grandchildren and the pending Somerton and Frome by-election.

clock 05 August 2023 • 2 min read
From the editor: "An environmental paradox"

From the editor: "An environmental paradox"

Given last week's 'treeathon' which dominated the Royal Welsh Show and livestock consistently being seen as the bad guy in the climate change conundrum, it will come as no surprise that documents are circulating around government departments outlining destocking as the best way forward. 

clock 04 August 2023 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Samuel Kurtz - 'Attention has turned to the Sustainable Farming Scheme'

Farming Matters: Samuel Kurtz - 'Attention has turned to the Sustainable Farming Scheme'

The hot topic Royal Welsh Show this year was the Sustainable Farming Scheme - Wales' replacement to the Basic Payment Scheme.  

clock 01 August 2023 • 4 min read
Week 11 - Royal Welsh Show, Sustainable Farming Scheme, CF Fertilisers close ammonia plant

Weekly Digest

Week 11 - Royal Welsh Show, Sustainable Farming Scheme, CF Fertilisers close ammonia plant

clock 30 July 2023 • 4 min read