Sustainable Farming

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

In the Upper Onny Valley, farmers are showing that looking after water, soil and wildlife can also strengthen farm efficiency and profitability

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

The industry speak on the impact of uncertain weather conditions which is to be felt for a 'long time'

As climate change brings more frequent and severe flooding, innovative solutions are emerging to help tackle the challenges, such as from Patrick Bowden-Smith who farms on the Suffolk coast

Applications for non-organic forage usage owing to 'catastrophic circumstances' can be put to Defra

The North Yorkshire-based Johnson family started making pivotal changes to their tenanted mixed farm five years ago to focus on their two main assets: the soil and the livestock

Having portrayed the likes of Napoleonic War hero Sharpe to Boromir in Lord of the Rings, Sean Bean said building new homes on green belt land could 'obliterate' the character and nature of the countryside

A variety of in-depth discussions took place on the first day of Groundswell yesterday (July 3), including an inspiring speech from the much-loved regen master Gabe Brown

Farmers Guardian reports live from Groundswell 2025, with highlights of the key sessions and a live podcast with the SSFF