Opinion and blogs

David TC Davies - "We must stop Welsh farmers being driven out of business"

David TC Davies - "We must stop Welsh farmers being driven out of business"

David TC Davies is the Member of Parliament for Monmouth and the Secretary of State for Wales - "Farmers are the custodians of the land and the main guarantors of our food security"

Politics
Farmers Guardian
clock 19 February 2024 • 4 min read
Dairy

Roger Evans: "There were lots of hoops we had to negotiate"

clock 19 February 2024 • 4 min read
Politics

From the editor: "Minette Batters has been the figurehead farming did not know it needed"

clock 15 February 2024 • 2 min read
Mental Health

Young farmer Hannah Cuthbert: "The power of talking could help save a life"

clock 15 February 2024 • 5 min read
Recipes

Pancake recipes from the rural community: However you eat yours, remember where the produce comes from

clock 13 February 2024 • 3 min read
Farm Life

Emma Smith: With the average age of the British farmer so high, what can we do to encourage young people in?

clock 09 February 2024 • 3 min read
Farm Life

In your field: Kate Rowell - "Cows are wintering well despite the weather"

clock 09 February 2024 • 3 min read
In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "While Dad was trying to castrate him, he kicked out with both back legs"

Farm Life

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "While Dad was trying to castrate him, he kicked out with both back legs"

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285ha (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson

clock 09 February 2024 • 3 min read
From the editor: Farm inspection regime in need of a radical overhaul

Legislation

From the editor: Farm inspection regime in need of a radical overhaul

Could a light touch or at least a more proportionate approach be used, especially for those found to be in breach of rules for the first time or making minor errors?

clock 08 February 2024 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Ian Howie - "It is interesting to look back at how agriculture was supported"

Farm Life

Farming Matters: Ian Howie - "It is interesting to look back at how agriculture was supported"

During a recent debate in the Senedd, Mike Hughes MS, the member for Swansea East, said ‘there is no reasonto subsidise agriculture’, which he claimed ‘is simply putting money into farmers’ pockets’

clock 08 February 2024 • 2 min read