Farm Life

Selling parcels of land for development is a big step and it is essential to do your homework. Olivia Midgley finds out how to avoid the bear traps.

Virtual home-working has been a learning curve for many agricultural employees, so what lessons can be learned from the journey so far? Danusia Osiowy speaks to three young professionals who have adapted to new working days.

Farm groups concerned about the Government’s ‘lacklustre’ proposals for its new Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme have joined forces to help design something ‘fit for purpose’.

Coninciding with the Government’s transition towards a ‘green’ Brexit and with its sights set on achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the renewables sector is expected to continue to grow.

Once common place through much of Great Britain, flower-rich hay meadows have encountered serious decline in the last century. One Lancashire-based project is working to remedy that. Hannah Park reports.

Growth in e-commerce has brought with it a need to construct warehousing and distribution centres. But what should you do if you are approached by a developer and how do you find the best deal? Olivia Midgley finds out.

As people forced to work from home during lockdown identify a new way of life and seek a healthier work/life balance, property experts predict the lifestyle property market could be set for change.

The Prince of Wales has showcased his support for Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST)-accredited farm parks, encouraging visitors to return when they re-open from July 4.

Speaking up when things get tough saved two farmers from the point of no return. Former dairy farmer Bobby Stevenson and farm worker Duncan Maclellan speak to Farmers Guardian about their recovery.