Farm Life

Opponents of a huge new Oxfordshire solar farm have accused landowners of acting in a ‘feudal’ manner, as residents step up their battle to save 1,375 hectares (3,400 acres) of agricultural land.

Paul White has recently begun his farming career, with six acres of land in the heart of Lancashire. Here, he tell Farmers Guardian the ups and downs of the journey so far.

What started out as a hobby for Simon Harpley, has now become a major passion for sons, Matt and Chris, as they lead the next generation of tractor pullers. Lucy Baxter finds out more.

Jon Davies, director of RSK Wilding, explains why we should ignore any polarising rhetoric around farming and wildlife and get on with creating an agricultural landscape that is sustainable, biodiverse and productive.

Increasing the amount of meat substitutes eaten in processed products is likely to have ‘perverse’ environmental consequences, according to a top professor.

The Drake family have worked hard to ensure their farm’s future. It is now a multifaceted farm business, where all members of the family are on board. Kate Chapman finds out more.

A Buckinghamshire farmer has swapped the damp, cold farmyard for fun in the sun as he joins this year’s crop of romantic hopefuls on ITV2’s Love Island.

Like many young farmers, Sean Cursiter is determined to forge his own path in the family farming business.

Sustainability, high quality, animal welfare and the sense of community are the things which make farmers most proud to be part of the UK industry.

In this week’s episode of At Home With, features editor Emily Ashworth speaks with well-known artist Lucy Gray - or, as you all know her, Doodling Lucy.