Farming in Five

Listen to the latest daily farming news update from the Farmers Guardian news team

18 August 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five: Farmers slam Chris Packham's comments that sheep are destroying Dartmoor's wildlife and Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone ad is pulled from air

17 July 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five: MPs in hot water over farming comments plus a new rural crime strategy for Wales

Farming in Five: Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan and Labour MP Julia Berkley have come under fire this week for comments made about the farming industry. However, there is better news for Welsh farmers, as the Government unveils its latest rural crime strategy

10 July 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five: More than 80% of farmers think climate change will impact business; new laws could see growers pay all seasonal worker costs; and 192 tractors go pink for breast cancer run

As another heatwave heats the UK, farmers reveal their fears about the impact of climate change on their businesses. Changes to employer laws could see growers forced to pay all Seasonal Worker Scheme costs and 192 'Pink Ladies' take to the road in a record-breaking run for breast cancer

09 July 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five: Farmers' testimonies of 'painful' livestock worrying helping to progress Bill [July 8]

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the latest on livestock worrying and the The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill.

08 July 2025 • 1 min read

Farming in Five: 'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm [July 7]

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses the latest on a trial involving the death of three-year-old Daniel Twigg, who was killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm.

07 July 2025 • 1 min read

A farmer's message to Keir Starmer: "Please stop. It is our way of life"

In a series for Farmers Guardian, farmers send their messages to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to showcase how Inheritance Tax will truly impact farm businesses

19 November 2025 • 1 min read

Investigation into illegal tipping at Kidlington site continues

The Environment Agency has today (November 19) convened local partners to provide an update on the joint efforts to protect the local environment and address safety concerns from the local community

19 November 2025 • 2 min read

Gavin Lane named as president of CLA

The Norfolk farmer says his priorities will focus on changes to IHT and securing certainty around agri-environmental schemes

19 November 2025 • 2 min read

Agritechnica 2025: HD upgrades and a world record for Holmer's Terra Dos 5

Upgrades include Hardox additions to improve output and longevity

19 November 2025 • 1 min read

Agritechnica 2025: Lindner 160 LDrive provides 175hp

Introduced at the event, the 160 is the largest tractor ever manufactuered by the Austrian firm

19 November 2025 • 1 min read

Sales round up: Suffolks sell to 12,500gns, sheep dogs top at £1,4,500, dairy prices remain strong and Beef Shorthorns peak at 8,000gns

Reports from the latest auction mart sales including Skipton, Ruswarp, Worcester, Ballymena and Carlisle

19 November 2025 • 12 min read

Agritechnica 2025: Fiat Il Trattore concept

Shown as a styling concept, the tractor pays homage to the iconic Fiat 702 and the factory where it was assembled

19 November 2025 • 1 min read

UK veterinary sales of antibiotics fall to new low

Sales decreased by 2% since 2023 and 57% since 2014 making the UK one of the lowest prescribers of veterinary antibiotics in Europe

19 November 2025 • 2 min read