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

Heroic farmers deserve dedicated fund for efforts in tackling rural wildfires, MP claims

Farmers, landowners and rural communities played a vital role in supporting emergency services to tackle several wildfire outbreaks in the summer. Is it time for the Government to support those who have been left out of pocket since?

19 December 2025 • 3 min read

EU- Mercosur free-trade deal protests in Brussels become violent

13 arrests were made according to local police

19 December 2025 • 1 min read

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19 December 2025 • 2 min read

Elderly farmers write letter to Starmer asking which day they need to die to avoid 'immoral' family farm tax

The farmers, both over 90 years-old, said Inheritance Tax changes could lead to their farm business being split up and sold, leaving them trapped in an unfair system. They asked the Prime Minister what date they need to die to avoid tax reforms

19 December 2025 • 3 min read

Farmer fined more than £12,000 after cows attack walkers

HSE investigators said Cornish livestock owner failed to take action to remove the cattle or control risks

19 December 2025 • 3 min read

Chancellor says IHT proposals are 'fair' when quizzed on mental health impact

It comes after the release of Baroness Batters’ Farming Profitability Review said nearly all the responses to this review have cited Inheritance Tax as the single biggest issue

18 December 2025 • 1 min read

H&H Group Reports Strong Core Business Performance and Strategic Growth

Harrison & Heherington, the Group’s livestock trading division, delivered an 'outstanding' year and H&H Land & Estates performed in line with expectations and continued to support rural and agricultural clients with expert advice across planning, sales, and consultancy

18 December 2025 • 3 min read

Agonomists warn growers to keep an eye on forward cereal crops

Yellow rust has been seen in wheat in the Midlands as agronomists warn growers to monitor crops carefully

18 December 2025 • 2 min read