Opinion and blogs

Farming Matters: Sarah Sankey - "We are calling on the Government to provide more and better funding for nature-friendly farming"

Farming Matters: Sarah Sankey - "We are calling on the Government to provide more and better funding for nature-friendly farming"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Orkney area manager at the RSPB - Sarah Sankey

Environment
Farmers Guardian
clock 08 October 2024 • 3 min read
In your field

In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Right now, trust in the SFI system is low"

clock 07 October 2024 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Alice Bathard: "Farming is not just a job – it is a lifestyle"

clock 07 October 2024 • 2 min read
Politics

From the editor: "Simplifying the system and reducing the burden of bureaucracy are key if Red Tractor wants to win back confidence and members"

clock 03 October 2024 • 2 min read
Politics

Farming Matters: Phil Latham - "Will inheritance tax relief be lost for farming businesses? If so, it will devastate the succession plans for many families"

clock 03 October 2024 • 4 min read
Politics

From the editor: It is high time Sir Keir revealed what is on the table for farmers

clock 01 October 2024 • 2 min read
In your field

In your field: Dan Jones - "Livestock attacks are all too common. How is it that we are facing these heartbreaking scenes over and over?"

clock 30 September 2024 • 2 min read
Graham Miles - agricultural chaplain for Suffolk: "It is a very challenging time for our farmers dealing with bluetongue and flooding"

Mental Health

Graham Miles - agricultural chaplain for Suffolk: "It is a very challenging time for our farmers dealing with bluetongue and flooding"

"Flooding and bluetongue disease is placing a financial and physical strain on farmers"

clock 28 September 2024 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Isabel Chennells: "Young Farmers' Clubs have opened up so many opportunities for me"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Isabel Chennells: "Young Farmers' Clubs have opened up so many opportunities for me"

Isabel Chennells, 25, is chair of Collingham Young Farmers' Club and she is from Lincoln. She is a land agent at Brown and Co

clock 26 September 2024 • 2 min read
Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner - Blog: "Bluetongue has been a tremendous blow for the livestock sector in this country"

Animal Health

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner - Blog: "Bluetongue has been a tremendous blow for the livestock sector in this country"

"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"

clock 25 September 2024 • 3 min read