Opinion and blogs

In your field: James Robinson - "There has to be a better policy in place where every tool is available"

In your field: James Robinson - "There has to be a better policy in place where every tool is available"

James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

In your field
Farmers Guardian
clock 21 August 2024 • 3 min read
Dairy

Dairy Farmer - from the editor: "It is important we also try look for positives when we can"

clock 21 August 2024 • 1 min read
Dairy

Dairy Matters - Charlie Taverner: "The bigger issue is whether the Government should put so much emphasis on herbal leys"

clock 20 August 2024 • 4 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Zoe Legg: "Mental health has always played a pivotal role in my life"

clock 19 August 2024 • 3 min read
Dairy

Dairy Talk - Becky Fenton: "I'm very honoured and privileged to have been asked to judge the 'Dairy Farmer of the Year' class for The British Farming Awards 2024"

clock 18 August 2024 • 2 min read
Farm Life

From the editor: "Farming's favourite trier Jeremy Clarkson has also shone a light on the mental health burden farmers are carrying"

clock 15 August 2024 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus: Archie Benson - "Our apple juice is sold at Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm Shop"

clock 14 August 2024 • 2 min read
Dairy Talk - Dan Burdett: "There is no doubt the last year has been a challenging time for organic dairy farmers"

Dairy

Dairy Talk - Dan Burdett: "There is no doubt the last year has been a challenging time for organic dairy farmers"

It's the time of year again to switch off the vacuum pumps, stop making ice and shut the farm gate as we hit the peak three to four weeks of our summer dry period

clock 12 August 2024 • 3 min read
Inspection process weighs on mental health

Mental Health

Inspection process weighs on mental health

Communication problems are only enhancing the stress

clock 12 August 2024 • 2 min read
Taking the Lead on livestock worrying: "Ultimately, this baseless crime must end and it can only do so through respect"

Rural crime

Taking the Lead on livestock worrying: "Ultimately, this baseless crime must end and it can only do so through respect"

Reporter Chris Brayford discusses the impact livestock worrying can have on farmers and why respect from dog owners for the countryside is paramount to solving the problem in the future.

clock 10 August 2024 • 2 min read