Farm Life

Most native broadleaf trees respond to cutting by sending up dozens of new shoots the following year – a natural process which seems to have been overlooked by Government Ministers, policy-makers and non-governmental organisations with their futures invested in planting trees, says land economist Richard Edwards.

James Richardson is the farm manager at Bishop Burton College. In his monthly blog, James will tell Farmers Guardian about helping to inspire the next generation.

Recently, Dad and I took a now very rare trip to Gisburn Auction Mart. As the business has grown over the years, we have headed down dealing with more direct contracts, so no longer get out to marts as much.

Councillors fighting to save ancient farmland from a huge solar development have been left feeling ‘sad’ and ‘disappointed’ after losing a vote to block the move.

The recent rain has been very welcome here, as I am sure it has for most of the country.

Jersey breeder, Holger Hedelund Poulsen, is aiming to build a sustainable and self-sufficient business against a backdrop of a changing dairy industry. Chris McCullough reports.

North Country Cheviot and commercial sheep breeder Bob King and family have long been turning out quality breeding stock for commercial markets.

Focusing on your soil has the potential to take you on a magnificent regenerative journey, says Dr Vincent Walsh, founder of The RegenFarmCo.

Vicky Haddow, 22, is from a dairy, beef and sheep farm in Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire.

In our new foodie series championing British produce, Jenny Jefferies, author of two award-wining cookbooks will share monthly recipes with Farmers Guardian.