Farm Life

Women are being put off farming because of a perception that the work is unsuitable for them, according to a new Scottish Government report.

Family faming business Pipers Farm was recently announced as an Observer Food Monthly award winner, an accolade testament to its deep-rooted sustainability values that have not changed since it was founded more than 30 years ago. Hannah Park finds out more.

Farmers are facing ‘less scrutiny’ as cost pressures see consumers ditch eco-credentials in favour of lower prices, new research has suggested.

A project designed to prove the potential of green hydrogen power in a farm situation is being carried out in South Aberdeenshire.

Fears are growing that the agriculture budget could be slashed amid the ‘frenzy of spending cuts’ which Rishi Sunak’s new Government is expected to carry out.

Autumn in the countryside is a true celebration of life in rural Britain. Here, Emily Ashworth talks to Amanda Owen about her new book, Celebrating the Seasons and shares her favourite seasonal recipes with Farmers Guardian.

There is only one place to get pumpkins this autumn, and that is on UK farms. A great family day all around.

The Gregorys have several initiatives running across their organic dairy business to ensure they remain profitable while supporting nature and the environment. Sara Gregson went to find out more.

Plans to construct a 1,215-hectare (3,000-acre) solar farm in East Yorkshire have fuelled demands for Defra to make clear its position on land use.

Following their win of the prestigious NMR/RABDF Gold Cup for 2020, the Torrance family is keen to acknowledge the whole team involved in the successful running of the herd and farm business. Wendy Short reports.