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

Sheep industry shows resilience in challenging times

Strive and thrive was the theme of the National Sheep Association Conference, held at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate

27 November 2025 • 5 min read

Tractor driver arrested at the Budget Day Protest vows to fight on against family farm tax

Agricultural contractor says event raised awareness and showed public support for farmers

27 November 2025 • 2 min read

Holstein UK honours two stalwarts with 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards

Holstein UK has announced two winners of its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, an accolade reserved for individuals who have dedicated over two decades of exceptional service to the Holstein and British Friesian breeds.

27 November 2025 • 3 min read

Budget Day protest organiser says event 'was million times better' thanks to Met Police tractor ban

Two people were arrested during protest as angry farmers defied warning to stay away

27 November 2025 • 3 min read

New study aims to help Scottish farmers negotiate agricultural transition

Farmers say red tape and financial risk preventing engagement with schemes

27 November 2025 • 3 min read

Five key takeaways from the Budget and how it will impact your farm business

While financial experts have welcomed the concession on Inheritance Tax, several other measures were introduced which could leave farmers worse off

27 November 2025 • 5 min read

Four-time win at Thainstone Christmas Classic for Wilson Peters

A Limousin-cross heifer from Wilson Peters, Monzie, took the supreme championship at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic, at Thainstone for the fourth consecutive year

27 November 2025 • 4 min read

22 deaths reported on-farm since April

Farmers are being urged to make smart choices and protect themselves as the number of fatalities nearly reaches that of the 2024/25 April to March period which saw 23 deaths

27 November 2025 • 2 min read