Sustainable Farming

Waitrose partners with National Geographic for regenerative farming series

Sustainable Farming

Waitrose partners with National Geographic for regenerative farming series

The two-part series available on YouTube aims to raise awareness of regenerative farming while highlighting current challenges facing the industry

clock 20 August 2026 • 1 min read
Move over Clarkson – Wildfarmed branches out into regenerative beer

Sustainable Farming

Move over Clarkson – Wildfarmed branches out into regenerative beer

The 'pioneering' regenerative food and farming company has teamed up with Signature Brew to launch a new nature-friendly lager

clock 03 August 2026 • 2 min read
The Buckinghamshire farmer opening his doors to education and nature-friendly farming

Sustainable Farming

The Buckinghamshire farmer opening his doors to education and nature-friendly farming

With a curriculum-linked education programme rooted in real, hands-on farming experience, Eddie Rixon believes opening the gate to schools is good for children, communities and agriculture's future

clock 31 July 2026 • 7 min read
Silas Hedley-Lawrence: "Ask yourself: What would this pasture actually look like if it were not stressed and overgrazed?"

Sustainable Farming

Silas Hedley-Lawrence: "Ask yourself: What would this pasture actually look like if it were not stressed and overgrazed?"

Regenerative farming consultant Silas Hedley-Lawrence on how to avoid overgrazing during the drought and in future

clock 31 July 2026 • 8 min read
From the editor: Clarity on water policy is needed

Environment

From the editor: Clarity on water policy is needed

This week from Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black

clock 30 July 2026 • 2 min read
Water company launches emergency supply support for livestock farmers

Water Management

Water company launches emergency supply support for livestock farmers

South East water has established an industry-first livestock register, tailoring alternative water support directly to agricultural customers

clock 11 July 2026 • 2 min read
Next generation farmers to benefit from Future Farmer Programme extension

Sustainable Farming

Next generation farmers to benefit from Future Farmer Programme extension

The programme offers farmers under 40 the chance to gain skills which support sustainable agriculture

clock 29 June 2026 • 2 min read
Silas Hedley-Lawrence: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now"

Sustainable Farming

Silas Hedley-Lawrence: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now"

Prominent regenerative farmer and agroecological coach Silas Hedley-Lawrence on the benefits of shade for crops, livestock and overall soil health

clock 29 May 2026 • 6 min read
Sir Tony Blair tells Gov to 'tear up' net zero plans

Politics

Sir Tony Blair tells Gov to 'tear up' net zero plans

Is it time to halt net zero plans once and for all?

clock 28 May 2026 • 4 min read
Water screening study applications now open for farmers

Water Management

Water screening study applications now open for farmers

The Environment Agency has opened applications for LROs with the aim to help farmers and growers work together to identify practical, cost-effective ways to improve resilience and reduce future water supply risks

clock 27 May 2026 • 3 min read