Opinion and blogs
OPINION: If food security is national security, then now is the time to get behind our farmers
As industry members prepare to take to the roads in protest over soaring fuel and energy costs, the Government must do all it can to keep supply chains open
16 April 2026
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3 min read
From the editor: Pragmatic approach to uplands policy is the right one
16 April 2026
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2 min read
OPINION: New legislation on sheep worrying welcome but not the answer
15 April 2026
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2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Tom Garlic: "Competitions give you confidence and a push"
15 April 2026
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3 min read
OPINION: My trip to Ireland – grass envy, good Guinness and farmer support
14 April 2026
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2 min read
Machinery
Oil price spikes could be make or brake for net zero policy, but James Huyton views smart business moves as pivotal to long-term industry security
14 April 2026
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1 min read
Arable
This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Helen Plant, senior analyst (cereals and oilseeds) at AHDB, is encouraging UK cereal and oilseed rape growers to take part in the AHDB Planting and Variety Survey to help provide accurate early insights into the 2026 harvest and support industry planning
14 April 2026
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1 min read
Livestock
It may be one of the more traditional competitions in YFC, but livestock reporter Ellie Layton still believes stockjudging firmly holds its place in the modern world of YFC
13 April 2026
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1 min read