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

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

clock 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
Farming in Five

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

clock 09 July 2025 • 1 min read
Farming in Five: Farmers' testimonies of 'painful' livestock worrying helping to progress Bill [July 8]
Farming in Five

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.

clock 08 July 2025 • 1 min read
Farming in Five: 'Brave' three-year-old killed by 'dangerous' dogs on-farm [July 7]
Farming in Five

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.

clock 07 July 2025 • 1 min read
Farming in Five: Sir Keir Starmer challenged on making a U-turn on the family farm tax [July 3]
Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Sir Keir Starmer challenged on making a U-turn on the family farm tax [July 3]

On this episode of Farming in Five, Farmers Guardian reporter Chris Brayford discusses Gordon and Buchan MP Harrier Cross urging Sir Keir Starmer to reverse the family farm tax during PMQs.

clock 03 July 2025 • 1 min read
Farming in Five: Irrigation rules updated amid drought fears; an egg producer forces Government to back down on APR and Clarkson's Farm star opens up about MND role
Farming in Five

Farming in Five: Irrigation rules updated amid drought fears; an egg producer forces Government to back down on APR and Clarkson's Farm star opens up about MND role

Farming in Five: Irrigation rules have been updated amid rising drought fears; a Kent egg producer wins Court of Appeal ruling forcing Government to back down on APR and Clarkson's Farm star Charlie Ireland explains he is becoming an ambassador for Motor...

clock 02 July 2025 • 1 min read
Latest News
Politicians call for vote ahead of Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme
Politics

Politicians call for vote ahead of Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme

Welsh Conservatives say it is critical plans work for farmers as Deputy First Minister prepares to make a statement

clock 11 July 2025 • 2 min read
Why there could be an unpredictable grain marketing season approaching
Arable

Why there could be an unpredictable grain marketing season approaching

Arable growers' cropping choices have shifted substantially this year and the 2025/26 marketing season looks highly unpredictable

clock 11 July 2025 • 3 min read
Wimbledon strawberry supplier serves up 30 years of iconic tennis treat
Farm Life

Wimbledon strawberry supplier serves up 30 years of iconic tennis treat

Kent-based grower Hugh Lowe Farms delivers fresh berries daily to SW19 as part of its 50-tonne annual contract

clock 11 July 2025 • 3 min read
Groundswell 2025: Do the sums before adopting regen
Farm Business

Groundswell 2025: Do the sums before adopting regen

Adopting a regenerative approach to arable production is no guarantee of extra returns but it might make the farm more resilient in the future

clock 11 July 2025 • 3 min read
Great Yorkshire Show: Understanding farmers is key to unlock profit potential
Farm Business

Great Yorkshire Show: Understanding farmers is key to unlock profit potential

Farmers have been urged to seek out new methods to make their businesses profitable as reliance on funding from payment schemes disappears and uncertain times lie ahead

clock 11 July 2025 • 2 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Groundswell special - "Regen is a broad term and that is part of the problem - what does it really mean?"
Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Groundswell special - "Regen is a broad term and that is part of the problem - what does it really mean?"

This week's podcast is live from Groundswell and covers a variety of topics, from resilient farming systems and mental health, to looking at the systems of the host farm, Lannock farm

clock 11 July 2025 • 1 min read
Great Yorkshire Show: Trixie-Belle and triplets take top honours in beef line-up
Shows & Sales

Great Yorkshire Show: Trixie-Belle and triplets take top honours in beef line-up

The Simmental champion alongside her triplet heifer calves won supreme in the beef inter-breed

clock 10 July 2025 • 6 min read
Tramspread launch compact contractor slurry pumping rig
Machinery

Tramspread launch compact contractor slurry pumping rig

All in one pumping rigs are not an uncommon sight these days with many contractors taking advantage of the systems ease of transport from job to job. But with many lengthy twin axel set ups, tight access routes and small farm yards can make some of the bigger outfits a challenge to manoeuvre. James Huyton reports on the latest compact offering from Tramspread.

clock 10 July 2025 • 2 min read