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Lois Pearson

Lois Pearson

Articles by Lois Pearson

This week's top stories: Jo Bamford on electrification, a move to white eggs and Clarkson mania

Farm Life

This week's top stories: Jo Bamford on electrification, a move to white eggs and Clarkson mania

In case you missed it – a round-up of our most popular stories on farmersguardian.com this week

clock 12 June 2026 • 1 min read
Open Farm Sunday survey finds nine in 10 consumers back farming that delivers both food and nature

Farm Life

Open Farm Sunday survey finds nine in 10 consumers back farming that delivers both food and nature

New research from Leaf, the organisation behind Open Farm Sunday, shows overwhelming public support for farming that produces food while protecting the environment

clock 05 June 2026 • 2 min read
6 things to watch out for in the new season of Clarkson's Farm

Entertainment

6 things to watch out for in the new season of Clarkson's Farm

With season five of Amazon Prime's Clarkson's Farm due to air on June 3, we get a sneak peak of what to expect from Jeremy, Kaleb, Lisa, Charlie and co. at Diddly Squat

clock 02 June 2026 • 3 min read
Letters: "Reaching for glyphosate out of habit is no more defensible than prescribing penicillin for a sniffle"

Environment

Letters: "Reaching for glyphosate out of habit is no more defensible than prescribing penicillin for a sniffle"

Farmers Guardian reader Gillon Dobie, from Berwickshire, adds to the ongoing debate on glyphosate usage

clock 02 June 2026 • 1 min read
Celebrating women farmers – how to get involved in this year's World Milk Day

Dairy

Celebrating women farmers – how to get involved in this year's World Milk Day

World Milk Day, held annually on June 1, is an opportunity for the dairy industry to connect with consumers by shining a light on the nutritional importance of milk

clock 29 May 2026 • 3 min read
Letters: "Adlington could become a model for how land can deliver productivity, environmental responsibility, and community benefit"

Farm Business

Letters: "Adlington could become a model for how land can deliver productivity, environmental responsibility, and community benefit"

Residents and stakeholders of the Adlington Hall Estate in Cheshire express their concern for the future development of the historic estate in an open letter to owner Belport

clock 26 May 2026 • 2 min read
Dan Hawes: "Frosts have meant the fruit ripening has gone from full speed to almost nothing"

Farm Life

Dan Hawes: "Frosts have meant the fruit ripening has gone from full speed to almost nothing"

In Your Field columnist and soft fruit producer Dan Hawes on the effect of May frosts, propagation work and preparation for a busy season ahead

clock 25 May 2026 • 3 min read
Alan Carter: "The rats have taken full advantage of the situation. They are looking in tremendous condition"

Farm Life

Alan Carter: "The rats have taken full advantage of the situation. They are looking in tremendous condition"

In Your Field columnist Alan Carter on the start to silage season, the milk price and a rodent problem that has got out of hand

clock 24 May 2026 • 3 min read
View from the Rostrum – Mark Richardson: "Trade continues to demonstrate the resilience and strength of the live ring"

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum – Mark Richardson: "Trade continues to demonstrate the resilience and strength of the live ring"

Mark Richardson, regional sales manager and auctioneer at Harrison & Hetherington, provides an update on livestock trading at Kirkby Stephen mart

clock 22 May 2026 • 2 min read
Hawkstone Farmers' Choir set for an emotional performance at this Saturday's Britain's Got Talent semi-final

Entertainment

Hawkstone Farmers' Choir set for an emotional performance at this Saturday's Britain's Got Talent semi-final

Clarkson's Farm fans across the country are expected to vote in force for the group of farmers who came together with a shared experience of isolation and loss

clock 21 May 2026 • 1 min read
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