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Olivia Midgley

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The Farmers Guardian podcast with NFU deputy president David Exwood: Succession and the possibility of an APR U-turn

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast with NFU deputy president David Exwood: Succession and the possibility of an APR U-turn

This week's Farmers Guardian podcast with NFU deputy president David Exwood looks at how he has approached succession and what is next for the Government

clock 02 December 2024 • 1 min read
From the editor: Scrapping of Welsh tree planting target shows a united farming industry can create change

Blogs

From the editor: Scrapping of Welsh tree planting target shows a united farming industry can create change

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 28 November 2024 • 2 min read
CropTec 2024: NFU's David Exwood says there is 'hope' Government will make changes to APR

Farm Business

CropTec 2024: NFU's David Exwood says there is 'hope' Government will make changes to APR

Farmers have been dealing with a 'callous and chaotic Government policy dropped like a bomb' but there is hope elements of APR may be reversed

clock 27 November 2024 • 1 min read
From the editor: "You came in your thousands. You made a stand. And then left peacefully, leaving no physical trace"

Politics

From the editor: "You came in your thousands. You made a stand. And then left peacefully, leaving no physical trace"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 21 November 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "The 'tough as old boots' mindset and the temptation to neglect oneself and soldier on is intertwined within farming's culture"

Farm Life

From the editor: "The 'tough as old boots' mindset and the temptation to neglect oneself and soldier on is intertwined within farming's culture"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 15 November 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Lack of understanding not only threatens the viability of family businesses, but also the Government's own ambitions on health and the environment"

Politics

From the editor: "Lack of understanding not only threatens the viability of family businesses, but also the Government's own ambitions on health and the environment"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 07 November 2024 • 2 min read
Farm Business Innovation Show: Budget discussion highlights need to 'look at business structure and what is feasible'

Farm Business

Farm Business Innovation Show: Budget discussion highlights need to 'look at business structure and what is feasible'

Plan for the future but do not rush into any big decisions – that was the resounding message from a panel of experts discussing the Autumn Budget at the Farm Business Innovation Show, held at the NEC (November 6/7)

clock 06 November 2024 • 2 min read
Farmers Guardian launches 'Save Britain's Family Farms' campaign to support industry following Chancellor's Budget announcement

Campaigns

Farmers Guardian launches 'Save Britain's Family Farms' campaign to support industry following Chancellor's Budget announcement

In response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget which has left many small family farms feeling uncertain about their future, national agricultural publication Farmers Guardian has launched a new campaign to back Britain's family farms

clock 04 November 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: Budget shows 'tax and succession planning is now even more critical' for farm businesses

Politics

From the editor: Budget shows 'tax and succession planning is now even more critical' for farm businesses

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 31 October 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: Celebrating farming's achievements goes well beyond the trophy cabinet

British Farming Awards

From the editor: Celebrating farming's achievements goes well beyond the trophy cabinet

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 24 October 2024 • 2 min read