Sustainable Farming

Silas Hedley–Lawrence is a farmer, coach and consultant with a decade of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture. With a background rooted in both commercial and direct selling models, he champions lean, profitable farming systems that increase biodiversity and soil health. Silas is an Integrity Soils trained agroecological coach from the Yellowstone 2024 cohort

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Sylvia McHardy, Fife, discusses the history behind regenerative agriculture

Should schools be doing more to buy food locally from farmers and should parents have greater say over what their children eat?

From boosting resilience to restoring habitats, free water workshops this autumn are set to give farmers the practical tools to tackle water and weather challenges

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Defra Secretary Steve Reed discusses changing the way farmers work with water and managing the impact of climate change

Go with the flow sums up Debbie Wilkins’ approach to flood management on the family’s mixed farm near Gloucester, where up to 120-hectares (300-acres) can be under water over the winter

With energy costs a big concern for many farmers, hydropower could have untapped potential in the agricultural sector

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), Rivers Trust and Countryside Services Ltd (CSL), are working in partnership to improve water quality through the Farm Water Project

Dry weather this year has thrown water supplies on farm into focus, but are rainwater harvesting systems are worth it?

The driest summer since the infamous year of '76 has put water availability well into the spotlight this season. Farmers Guardian finds out what growers need to be aware of going forward