Opinion and blogs

Roger Evans: "It says little for the value of milk"

Roger Evans: "It says little for the value of milk"

This month, Roger Evans discusses the value of milk, work ethic and hare coursers

Dairy
Dairy Farmer
clock 26 February 2026 • 4 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus – Alys Beckett: "Traditional stereotypes are gradually changing, and people are beginning to realise that women are just as capable"

clock 25 February 2026 • 2 min read
Farm Life

EXCLUSIVE - Mo Metcalf-Fisher: "Proposals represent a significant threat to the countryside and Britain's half a million shotgun certificate holders"

clock 24 February 2026 • 3 min read
Beef

Letters: "Looking back, we've learned a lot in half a century of beef breeding"

clock 24 February 2026 • 2 min read
Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum – Andrew Clements: "Ultimately, the demand for dairy cows – albeit lessening – is still there"

clock 23 February 2026 • 3 min read
Mental Health

Opinion: Mind Your Head – Inheriting land and legacy, but breaking the silence

clock 23 February 2026 • 11 min read
In your field

In your field: Nicola Wordie – "That's farming in 2026 so far: constant adaptation, measured risks and working with whatever the weather throws at us"

clock 23 February 2026 • 2 min read
In your field: Roger Nicholson – "I believe that the industrialisation of farming has removed a lot of the joy"

In your field

In your field: Roger Nicholson – "I believe that the industrialisation of farming has removed a lot of the joy"

Roger Nicholson farms with his family at the heavily diversified Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which has sparked various Channel 5 series including Springtime on the Farm. Roger, 81, farms with his sons Dave, Robert and Richard and says he has no plans to retire just yet

clock 22 February 2026 • 3 min read
Farming Matters – Jill Attenborough: "Does one day on a farm really make a difference to disadvantaged children? Yes. These hours are transformative"

Education

Farming Matters – Jill Attenborough: "Does one day on a farm really make a difference to disadvantaged children? Yes. These hours are transformative"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Jill Attenborough, chief executive, The Country Trust

clock 21 February 2026 • 3 min read
View from the Rostrum - Russell Steer: "With numbers looking tight, there has never been a better time to market your stock"

Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum - Russell Steer: "With numbers looking tight, there has never been a better time to market your stock"

Auctioneer at Kivells Exeter, Russell Steer discusses the high demand in sheep trade

clock 20 February 2026 • 3 min read