Opinion and blogs

EXCLUSIVE - John Milne: 'We want small abattoirs to be seen as critical national infrastructure'

EXCLUSIVE - John Milne: 'We want small abattoirs to be seen as critical national infrastructure'

Liberal Democrat MP John Milne writes on the vital role small abattoirs play to support food security, local meat supply chains, higher animal welfare and economic growth. However, he sheds light on why they face increasing pressure to remain operational

Farm Business
John Milne
clock 17 April 2026 • 3 min read
Politics

OPINION - Iran war: UK is not prepared for food shortages

clock 17 April 2026 • 2 min read
Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum - Ted Ogden: "Strong demand for young cattle is driving record numbers through the ring"

clock 17 April 2026 • 3 min read
Blogs

OPINION: If food security is national security, then now is the time to get behind our farmers

clock 16 April 2026 • 3 min read
Politics

From the editor: Pragmatic approach to uplands policy is the right one

clock 16 April 2026 • 2 min read
Blogs

OPINION: New legislation on sheep worrying welcome but not the answer

clock 15 April 2026 • 2 min read
Blogs

OPINION: Designing the perfect farmyard - easier said than done

clock 15 April 2026 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Tom Garlic: "Competitions give you confidence and a push"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Tom Garlic: "Competitions give you confidence and a push"

Hereford farmer, Tom Garlic farms 1800 breeding ewes and finishes 2500 store lambs a year. He reflects on his time spent entering competitions, giving him the confidence to push for improvement

clock 15 April 2026 • 3 min read
Welsh Election 2026 - Samuel Kurtz: "We believe farming needs a friend and farmers in Wales will always have that friend in us"

Politics

Welsh Election 2026 - Samuel Kurtz: "We believe farming needs a friend and farmers in Wales will always have that friend in us"

Ceredigion Penfro candidate Samuel Kurtz writes on how the Welsh Conservatives will back farmers in the Senedd and why he believes the farming sector is worth fighting for

clock 15 April 2026 • 4 min read
OPINION: My trip to Ireland – grass envy, good Guinness and farmer support

Livestock

OPINION: My trip to Ireland – grass envy, good Guinness and farmer support

Support for the farming community was refreshing to see. This week livestock specialist Katie Fallon reflects on her recent trip to Ireland and the fuel price protests.

clock 14 April 2026 • 2 min read