Farm Life

"We should not allow farmland to be taken away by the National Trust"

"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

Producing quality store cattle is the focus for the Swinbank family, with the Limousin breed proving instrumental to their success

As former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes embarks on a new challenge in beef, FG's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to him about leaving dairy and the future of the sector

For twelve years the British Farming Awards has shone a light on the best in British Farming. During this annual event Britain’s farming industry comes together to celebrate the achievements of its contemporaries

"Once a farm is gone, it is gone."

Native goat breeds such as the Old English and English Goat can be a useful tool in conservation grazing

Check out these classic farming photos from both FG readers and the FG archive. To add your photo to this gallery please email [email protected]

Maldwyn 'Gwern' Evans died at Blaenesgair Farm in Ceredigion on June 20

While it was ‘unlikely' this winter would be as wet as that of 2023, the threat remained in counties such as Lincolnshire