Opinion and blogs

From the editor: Our farmers support a lot more than the economy

From the editor: Our farmers support a lot more than the economy

This week from Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black

Farm Life
Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 27 August 2025 • 2 min read
Blogs

Rural Education Matters: Olivia Shave - From tractors to lunchboxes, why farmers must help rewrite the national curriculum

clock 27 August 2025 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Winnie Bullock: "I would urge anyone who is unsure about Young Farmers to go and get stuck in"

clock 27 August 2025 • 4 min read
Water Management

Defra Secretary Steve Reed: "Farmers can lead the way in cleaning up water"

clock 26 August 2025 • 3 min read
Livestock

Young Dog Handler Focus - Rory Owen: "Good breeding and type is a must"

clock 25 August 2025 • 3 min read
In your field

In your field - Kate Rowell: "We're looking at drones to help gather the hill sheep which could mean a bit less stress for us all and slow the wear and tear on my knees"

clock 24 August 2025 • 3 min read
In your field

In your field - Amy Wilkinson: "I could tell you all about the traumatic ordeal but the last thing you need is to hear how hard the job is, so I am sticking to the good stuff"

clock 23 August 2025 • 2 min read
Opinion: "Vivergo's closure only adds to arable woes"

Arable

Opinion: "Vivergo's closure only adds to arable woes"

Deputy Editor Alex Black reflects on the impact of the decision to close the biofuels plant in Hull

clock 22 August 2025 • 1 min read
From the editor: How we adapt to extreme weather events will define farming's future

Farm Business

From the editor: How we adapt to extreme weather events will define farming's future

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

clock 21 August 2025 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Bailey Greatley: "I found my love for farming on a dairy farm in Maiden Bradley"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Bailey Greatley: "I found my love for farming on a dairy farm in Maiden Bradley"

Royal Agricultural University student Bailey Greatley writes on why she is passionate about farming and the ways in which young farmers are influenced by agricultural documentaries

clock 20 August 2025 • 2 min read