Politics

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

Farmers have claimed the budget cut could see more than 500,000-acres of land taken away from nature for future generations.

Wales' Chief Veterinary Officer Richard Irvine: "Wales has never had a case of bluetongue, but with the changing situation, we are encouraging people to be vigilant and prepared for bluetongue"

Mr Jenrick is one of six candidates standing to be the next Conservative Party leader

"If they (Wild Justice) succeed, it will have massive implications for upland farmers throughout the UK"

The widow of farmer Rocky Poulson, who ended his life four days after a farm inspection, reflects on the similarities between what happened to her husband and the tragic case of headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life after Ofsted inspectors said they would downgrade the school from outstanding to the lowest grade - inadequate

The Union had voted to go 100% vegan in a motion brought forward in November, but they have now had to make a u-turn citing it needed to be 'considerate' of the food it provides at the University

After fronting a successful farmer-led campaign to allow more farms into Higher-Tier Scheme agreements, FG columnist James Robinson welcomed Government officials on-farm to discuss just how important this is

‘XI' prefix tags can be used on newborn cattle, sheep, and goats from 30 June 2025

Dr Jason Aldiss, of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, said: "With resources stretched thin due to the conflict, farmers are struggling to protect their herds, further jeopardising their livelihoods."