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Olivia Midgley

Articles by Olivia Midgley

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
From the editor: "Change can be a powerful catalyst for business growth"

Farm Business

From the editor: "Change can be a powerful catalyst for business growth"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 17 October 2024 • 2 min read
Podcast: FG manifesto: 100 days in - what do farmers and rural businesses need from Labour?

Podcasts

Podcast: FG manifesto: 100 days in - what do farmers and rural businesses need from Labour?

clock 12 October 2024 • 1 min read
From the editor: "One hundred days into Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and farmers' confidence in his ambition for change is fading fast"

Politics

From the editor: "One hundred days into Sir Keir Starmer's premiership and farmers' confidence in his ambition for change is fading fast"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 11 October 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

Politics

From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 03 October 2024 • 2 min read