In your field: Thomas Carrick - 'SFI is carrot, rather than stick. Albeit a rather small carrot.'

Happy new year. January is always a month that flies by but in theory should be quiet, with little other than routine feeding to be done.

clock • 3 min read
In your field: Thomas Carrick - 'SFI is carrot, rather than stick. Albeit a rather small carrot.'

Happy new year. January is always a month that flies by but in theory should be quiet, with little other than routine feeding to be done. Here we are in the middle of the month with a list of maintenance...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

More on Farm Life

RHS Chelsea honours flower farmers

RHS Chelsea honours flower farmers

Centrepiece telling the story of Britain's growers takes home silver-gilt at celebrated flower show

clock 25 May 2026 • 2 min read
Dan Hawes: "Frosts have meant the fruit ripening has gone from full speed to almost nothing"

Dan Hawes: "Frosts have meant the fruit ripening has gone from full speed to almost nothing"

In Your Field columnist and soft fruit producer Dan Hawes on the effect of May frosts, propagation work and preparation for a busy season ahead

Dan Hawes
clock 25 May 2026 • 3 min read
Farmers urged to share their experience of upland life

Farmers urged to share their experience of upland life

MP group aims to determine challenges faced by farmers and how future support should be framed

clock 25 May 2026 • 2 min read