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Louise Bradshaw

Louise Bradshaw

Born and bread in Lancashire, Lou started work at Farmers Guardian in 2020. In 2016 she graduated with a CIM Professional Cert of Marketing from the University Centre of Blackburn. Louise has over 10 years experience in the marketing industry. When not in the office focusing on the Agriconnect websites and social media platforms, Lou runs a pick your own pumpkin patch at her husband's family farm. Her hobbies include shooting, walking and spending time with her family.

Articles by Louise Bradshaw

British Farming Awards Contractor of the Year 2024 is leading the way in innovation

British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards Contractor of the Year 2024 is leading the way in innovation

Nigel Harper’s thriving business is a beacon of innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking leadership in the contracting sector

clock 24 April 2025 • 3 min read
Farmers' thoughts: Chlorinated chicken - "I don't want to appease Trump"

Politics

Farmers' thoughts: Chlorinated chicken - "I don't want to appease Trump"

With the looming threat of chlorinated chicken in a potential US trade deal, what do British farmers have to say?

clock 24 April 2025 • 1 min read
British Farming Awards Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 focuses on sustainability

British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 focuses on sustainability

James Herrick, BFA Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 winner, is setting a bold new direction for sustainable livestock farming

clock 23 April 2025 • 2 min read
In your field: Ian Garnett - 'We are very grateful to our own team on-farm'

Farm Life

In your field: Ian Garnett - 'We are very grateful to our own team on-farm'

Early December and finally a little dry weather, or should I say a gap in the rain, has arrived

clock 08 December 2023 • 2 min read
In your field: Kate Beavan - 'Trees is becoming a swear word among some Welsh farmers and it shouldn't be'

Farm Life

In your field: Kate Beavan - 'Trees is becoming a swear word among some Welsh farmers and it shouldn't be'

The controversial requirement to join the Sustainable Farming Scheme in Wales, to have 10 per cent tree cover excluding hedgerows, has resulted in ‘trees’ becoming a swear word among some farmers and it shouldn’t be

clock 08 December 2023 • 2 min read
Farming matters: Phil Latham - When it comes to bovine TB, 'You need to have faith in the system'

Farm Life

Farming matters: Phil Latham - When it comes to bovine TB, 'You need to have faith in the system'

It is that time of year again. I do not mean the festive season, but that time when your heart is in your mouth as the callipers squeeze what looks like a bottom lump on a cow when having your six-monthly bTB test.

clock 07 December 2023 • 3 min read
In your field: Alice Dyer and Adam Lockwood - 'Be stubborn on vision, but flexible on details'

Farm Life

In your field: Alice Dyer and Adam Lockwood - 'Be stubborn on vision, but flexible on details'

This month marks a year since we moved to our farm on a long-term lease with Warwickshire County Council — a dream that felt probably out of reach when we started our business five years ago.

clock 28 November 2023 • 2 min read
In your field: Alan Carter - ''We have been using natural service for five years and it works well for us'

Farm Life

In your field: Alan Carter - ''We have been using natural service for five years and it works well for us'

I would just like to start by thanking everyone who spoke to me about my last piece.

clock 28 November 2023 • 2 min read
September sun helps Scottish harvest progress

Arable

September sun helps Scottish harvest progress

September’s warm, dry start has given growers in Scotland a welcome reprieve in what many had feared could be a poor harvest.

clock 08 September 2023 • 2 min read
Farmers urged to get health checks at auction marts

Mental Health

Farmers urged to get health checks at auction marts

Farmers are being urged to take better care of their health by making use of health services being offered at auction marts.

clock 28 August 2023 • 2 min read
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