Opinion and blogs

From the editor: England's first Land Use Framework finally unveiled, but what does it mean for farmers?

From the editor: England's first Land Use Framework finally unveiled, but what does it mean for farmers?

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Politics
Katie Jones
Katie Jones
clock 19 March 2026 • 2 min read
Tenancy

EXCLUSIVE - Lynette Steel: "Defra must deliver on its promises"

clock 18 March 2026 • 3 min read
Young Farmers and Careers

McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer: Alanna Cahoon - "My interest in the agri-food industry started long before I ever realised it"

clock 18 March 2026 • 7 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Amy Corfield: 'Farming is about resilience, responsibility and problem-solving'

clock 18 March 2026 • 2 min read
Farm Life

Letters: "Battersea's working cats are happiest in spacious, rural environments"

clock 17 March 2026 • 2 min read
Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Kevin Hollinrake: "The energy transition should not become the accelerator pedal for hollowing out British farming"

clock 16 March 2026 • 4 min read
In your field

In your field: Dan Hawes – "This last month, I was fortunate to travel to South Africa to tour some fruit farms"

clock 16 March 2026 • 3 min read
In your field: Alan Carter – "Calf prices still seem very good, which shows there must be confidence in beef production"

In your field

In your field: Alan Carter – "Calf prices still seem very good, which shows there must be confidence in beef production"

Alan Carter farms in partnership with his parents, Paul and Christine, on a 162-hectare (400-acre), 400-cow dairy unit at Constantine, Cornwall, with 130 milking cows, supplying Saputo. Alan, also a Parish Councillor, and his wife Sarah, have two children, Ross and Dana

clock 15 March 2026 • 3 min read
Farming Matters: David Lindars – "Livestock markets, abattoirs and butcher's shops have all disappeared in large numbers"

Farm Business

Farming Matters: David Lindars – "Livestock markets, abattoirs and butcher's shops have all disappeared in large numbers"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: David Lindars, technical operations director at the British Meat Processors Association

clock 14 March 2026 • 4 min read
From the editor: Staying vigilant in the battle against disease

Politics

From the editor: Staying vigilant in the battle against disease

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

clock 12 March 2026 • 2 min read