Farm Life

The newly-elected chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) select committee Sir Robert Goodwill has voiced concern that the Government is ‘not quite ready’ to deliver parts of the ELM scheme.

Growers considering entering the market warned to consider the high capital costs and risks involved

After a few years of struggles, the Kirkham family have seen their farm near Blackpool come back to life recently. Emily Ashworth meets them to find out how they are keeping their legacy alive.

One of the oldest and best known names in the world of breeding Clydesdale horses is Muirton Stud run by the Clark family. Erika Hay paid them a visit.

A farmworker from Worksop, Nottinghamshire, has been killed while carrying out maintenance on a trailer.

Farming charities could see a surge in demand as the reality of policy change and soaring inputs starts to hit home, sector chiefs have warned.

Running a bath can have a higher carbon footprint than eating 4oz of British beef, the author of a new book has said.

Thousands of farmers across the UK are gearing up to take part in agriculture’s biggest digital events - 24 Hours in Farming. 

We have been experiencing a more typical British summer than the past three years of scorching sun and high temperatures.

Alec and Caroline Matheson have developed a successful charcuterie business from their home at Bogrow Farm in the Scottish Highlands. Katie Fallon finds out more.