Opinion and blogs

OPINION: Local abattoir network is essential for farmers

OPINION: Local abattoir network is essential for farmers

Head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at why small abattoirs are crucial for business

Livestock
Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 23 June 2025 • 1 min read
Farm focus

Farming Matters: Nigel Miller - "A reset of climate change policy is required now"

clock 22 June 2025 • 3 min read
In your field

In your field: Roger Nicholson - "Things will go wrong when rearing animals"

clock 21 June 2025 • 3 min read
In your field

In Your Field: Emma Robinson - "Women are the backbone of many family farms and keep it all together"

clock 20 June 2025 • 3 min read
Politics

From the editor: Cost of crime down, but impact must never be underestimated

clock 19 June 2025 • 2 min read
Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Edward Morello: "Educating the public about the important role farming plays in society has never been more important"

clock 19 June 2025 • 3 min read
Politics

EXCLUSIVE - John Milne: "British farming needs every tool in the box to face climate uncertainty"

clock 18 June 2025 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Megan Beswick: "The next generation are going to be the backbone of this fantastic industry"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Megan Beswick: "The next generation are going to be the backbone of this fantastic industry"

Staffordshire young farmer Megan Beswick discusses her time at Harper Adams University, why opportunities in agriculture must be seized upon, and her career aspirations

clock 18 June 2025 • 2 min read
Letters: "Increasing the homegrown food supply should be a national security issue of the 'highest priority'"

Farm Life

Letters: "Increasing the homegrown food supply should be a national security issue of the 'highest priority'"

Stephen Ramsden, Harrogate, discusses UK food security following news that lamb and beef production have fallen significantly in recent decades

clock 17 June 2025 • 1 min read
Alastair Leake: Cowslips secure reprieve in Spending Review

Environment

Alastair Leake: Cowslips secure reprieve in Spending Review

Alastair Leake, Director of Policy at the GWCT’s Allerton Project demonstration farm, reflects on the Spending Review

clock 16 June 2025 • 3 min read