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 quick guide to Wales' new Sustainable Farming Scheme

As Wales prepares for the implementation of its first ever national farming policy, FG highlights its key aspects

30 December 2025 • 2 min read

Artificial intelligence in farming: The hidden carbon cost of AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) carries a substantial carbon and water footprint. And what happens when AI-powered farms lose internet access?

30 December 2025 • 3 min read

The Farmers Guardian podcast: A year in farming: The highs, lows and everything in between

In what has been a turbulent year in agriculture, the FG team take a look back on the biggest events of the year. But, of course, it is the people that make agriculture, so who scoops this year's favourite feature?

30 December 2025 • 1 min read

Must see livestock kit at LAMMA 2026

30 December 2025 • 4 min read

The best of Clarkson's Farm this year

As the year comes to an end, we look back at Clarkson’s Farm most memorable moments

30 December 2025 • 3 min read

Review of the Year Part 2 - a look back at a tumultuous year for the agricultural industry

Defra's revolving door took another spin as trade deals were signed and record-breaking temperatures took their toll

29 December 2025 • 4 min read

New report urges UK agriculture to ditch the 'doomloop' and 'grasp the opportunities'

Agricultural experts urge Gov to adopt clear, long-term strategy for agriculture that will boost health and wealth of the nation

29 December 2025 • 2 min read

King honours historic university's deputy vice-chancellor for services to animal welfare

A senior animal health and welfare professor at the oldest agricultural college in the English-speaking world has been recognised in the New Year 2026 Honours

29 December 2025 • 3 min read