Farm Business

"Our children mean so much to us, and those who want to take over the business and be the next generation of farmers may have that privilege taken away. I truly do not know what I would do if I had to have that painful conversation about giving up our farm business and giving up an industry which has provided me with so much joy"

Jimmy Carter, the most recent farmer to occupy the Whitehouse, died on December 29 aged 100

"On recent policies such as devolution, statutory housing targets there is no debate, no consideration, no understanding of the needs of local people"

"Michael was a key driving force behind a number of high-profile issues, none more so than helping to get legislation laid in Parliament to ensure fair and transparent contracts for all UK dairy farmers"

Could the future see more 'environmentally friendly cows' in the Uk?

Milk and butter sales fall as meat, fruit and vegetable categories boosted

"We need the UK Government to stop, reset, reflect, and properly engage and consult on an alternative approach – one that does not have deep, unintended consequences for the future of farming"

The industry has looked to keep the pressure on Government on changes to Inheritance Tax over the festive period

Farmers Guardian's online editor Emily Ashworth reflects on the last few months but urges the industry to remember the value of what farming does

With Swiss agriculture contemplating how it mixes its centuries old way of life with the demands of modern consumers, Alex Black spoke to farmers in Switzerland about how they see the future