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

Pig farmers see production costs drop back in Q3

A decline in feed costs has led to a drop in the cost of production whilst prices hold steady

08 November 2025 • 1 min read

Organic market continues to grow despite rising food inflation

Conference calls for greater government and consumer support to strengthen food security

07 November 2025 • 3 min read

Farmers take to the streets for Lady Mayor's Show

Annual City of London event set to help showcase the nation's food producers

07 November 2025 • 3 min read

Biggest entry at Agrifest on record

There was strong competition in the sheep and cattle entries at Agrifest South West which saw the highest entry on record

07 November 2025 • 3 min read

Further cuts not ruled out as dairy farmers brace for December price drops

Following dramatic cuts from some dairies in November, further decreases were being announced for December prices

07 November 2025 • 4 min read

Does sedation during disbudding affect calf growth rates?

A new study into the effects of disbudding calves under sedation has shown a correlation with lower growth rates

07 November 2025 • 2 min read

Autumn Drilling Diaries: Favourable conditions on-farm continue into November

Drilling is well underway across the UK and we catch up each week with growers in the field, to find out how progress is coming along

07 November 2025 • 10 min read

New models of New Holland's Roll-Belt Plus balers offer improved tech

New Holland’s latest variable-chamber round balers, the Roll-Belt 180 Plus and 150 Plus, offer IsoBus connectivity, telematic monitoring and upgraded durability features

07 November 2025 • 1 min read