OPINION: The true value of farming goes far beyond economics

Head of news and business Alex Black discusses farming's value after comments from the Welsh First Minister

Alex Black
clock • 1 min read
OPINION: The true value of farming goes far beyond economics

The Welsh First Minister's comments on farm funding compared to farming's contribution will have no doubt caused a lot of anger across Wales. Farmers, across the whole of the UK, often feel politicians...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Politics

The 26 Labour MPs who could be challenging Gov's IHT changes on family farms

The 26 Labour MPs who could be challenging Gov's IHT changes on family farms

Who are the 26 MPs that form the Labour Rural Research Group, reportedly opposed to the Government's current changes to Inheritance Tax, and do they deserve credit for potentially going against their party on the issue?

Chris Brayford
clock 14 October 2025 • 4 min read
Climate change is 'biggest 'threat' to the countryside and farming, Ed Miliband warns

Climate change is 'biggest 'threat' to the countryside and farming, Ed Miliband warns

The Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary has approved plans for what is expected to be one of the UK's largest solar farms in Lincolnshire, sparking concerns regarding the loss of productive farmland and the impact it could have on food security

Chris Brayford
clock 14 October 2025 • 4 min read
EXCLUSIVE - George Dunn: "Clearly there will be a lot of rot he has to deal with"

EXCLUSIVE - George Dunn: "Clearly there will be a lot of rot he has to deal with"

Tenant Farmers Association chief executive George Dunn writes on the appointment of Alan Laidlaw as England's first Tenant Farming Commissioner

George Dunn
clock 13 October 2025 • 3 min read