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Olivia Midgley

Articles by Olivia Midgley

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
From the editor: It is high time Sir Keir revealed what is on the table for farmers

Politics

From the editor: It is high time Sir Keir revealed what is on the table for farmers

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 01 October 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: While politicians gear up for change, farming needs to keep reminding them of its vital role

Politics

From the editor: While politicians gear up for change, farming needs to keep reminding them of its vital role

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 05 September 2024 • 2 min read
Success at Malham Show despite Storm Lilian

Shows & Sales

Success at Malham Show despite Storm Lilian

Flying marquees, broken tents and a collapsed stone wall – how true Yorkshire grit ensured a showground blasted by Storm Lilian was able to put on a show to remember

clock 30 August 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Celebrity endorsement becomes 'fact', which needs challenging"

Blogs

From the editor: "Celebrity endorsement becomes 'fact', which needs challenging"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 29 August 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Why not add 'respectfully' to 'right to roam'? That would be a good start"

Blogs

From the editor: "Why not add 'respectfully' to 'right to roam'? That would be a good start"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 22 August 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: "Farming's favourite trier Jeremy Clarkson has also shone a light on the mental health burden farmers are carrying"

Farm Life

From the editor: "Farming's favourite trier Jeremy Clarkson has also shone a light on the mental health burden farmers are carrying"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 15 August 2024 • 2 min read
What do farmers and rural businesses really want from the first 100 days of a Labour Government?

Farm Business

What do farmers and rural businesses really want from the first 100 days of a Labour Government?

As Keir Starmer’s Labour Government sets out its goals, Farmers Guardian brought together farmers and high profile industry leaders to discuss what they see as priorities for the new administration. Olivia Midgley reports

clock 08 August 2024 • 4 min read
Watch our free webinar: What do farmers and rural businesses want from the first 100 days of a Labour Government?

Politics

Watch our free webinar: What do farmers and rural businesses want from the first 100 days of a Labour Government?

clock 01 August 2024 • 3 min read