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Innovation, technology and practical solutions take centre stage in LAMMA's livestock line-up

Lamma Show

Innovation, technology and practical solutions take centre stage in LAMMA's livestock line-up

With innovation, expertise and practical solutions at its core, LAMMA 2026 is the place for livestock producers to plan, invest and future-proof their businesses

clock 22 December 2025 • 4 min read
In your field: Helen Stanier – "Even though everybody knows Christmas falls on December 25, it always seems to come at just the wrong time on our farm"

In your field

In your field: Helen Stanier – "Even though everybody knows Christmas falls on December 25, it always seems to come at just the wrong time on our farm"

Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers

clock 22 December 2025 • 3 min read
Letters: "Supporting farmers, crofters and fishermen is not charity; it is common sense"

Letters: "Supporting farmers, crofters and fishermen is not charity; it is common sense"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Coun Alastair Redman, Islay, Argyll and Bute, discusses the vital role farmers, crofters and fishermen play in ensuring food security – especially at Christmas

clock 22 December 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters - Sarah Haynes: "True value of national farm baselining goes far beyond environmental improvement"

Environment

Farming Matters - Sarah Haynes: "True value of national farm baselining goes far beyond environmental improvement"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Sarah Haynes, head of sustainability, IGD

clock 20 December 2025 • 3 min read
Consumers protect Christmas food spend despite budget cuts

Farm Life

Consumers protect Christmas food spend despite budget cuts

New survey says Christmas 2025 will see consumers blend tradition with convenience

clock 20 December 2025 • 2 min read
Rural Education Matters - Olivia Shave: "2025 has been nothing short of momentous for SoilED and the movement to bring food, farming and sustainability education to every UK classroom"

Blogs

Rural Education Matters - Olivia Shave: "2025 has been nothing short of momentous for SoilED and the movement to bring food, farming and sustainability education to every UK classroom"

Olivia Shave, founder of Eco Ewe and campaigner for food and farming education in schools, explains why embedding these topics onto the national curriculum is essential for public health, the environment and future generations

clock 17 December 2025 • 5 min read
Letters: "Why the Government must stop ignoring UK food security"

Politics

Letters: "Why the Government must stop ignoring UK food security"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Ian Howie, Hereford, discusses concerns that Government policy could undermine UK food security

clock 16 December 2025 • 1 min read
In your field - Emma Robinson: "Flooding has been devastating for businesses and people in our rural communities"

In your field

In your field - Emma Robinson: "Flooding has been devastating for businesses and people in our rural communities"

Emma and her family farm in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, milking 100 pedigree Holsteins and selling raw milk from the farmgate. They also run 300 North Country Mules. Emma is chair of Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution Monmouthshire

clock 15 December 2025 • 3 min read
Black-grass control: How pre-emergence herbicides differ in action

Arable

Black-grass control: How pre-emergence herbicides differ in action

Research uncovers distinct biochemical effects of Group 15 pre-emergent herbicides, offering insights for improved herbicide use and crop protection

clock 15 December 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters - Tim Rooke: "If the UK wants a strong potato sector, we need the tools to do the job properly"

Arable

Farming Matters - Tim Rooke: "If the UK wants a strong potato sector, we need the tools to do the job properly"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Tim Rooke, North Yorkshire potato farmer and vice-chair of the NFU Horticulture and Potatoes Board

clock 13 December 2025 • 3 min read
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