Opinion and blogs
Farming Matters: Abi Reader - 'The last couple of months have been mind boggling'
I am now an expert (almost) in all manner of virtual meetings. I’ve also been made very aware of how poor my connectivity is on the farm.
07 June 2020
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In your field: Ian Garnett - 'Our Polish team got here by means other than flying'
07 June 2020
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In your field: James Powell - 'People's kind comments have been a real highlight'
06 June 2020
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2 min read
Farming Matters: Niall Blair - 'Perhaps new livestock keepers should be licensed'
31 May 2020
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2 min read
In your field: Jon Stanley - 'People picnicking in fields are politely moved on'
31 May 2020
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2 min read
In your field: Tom Clarke - 'Farmers are sitting ducks for suppliers, merchants and processors'
30 May 2020
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In your field: Charles Bruce - 'Zoom calls no substitute for the real thing'
25 May 2020
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3 min read
Farm Life
In somewhat strange times, it has been heartening to see communities pull together and people appreciating the key workers that, fundamentally, are the backbone to this country.
24 May 2020
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Livestock
Shearing is in full swing and the second-hand race trailer I bought is proving ideal. Even the Dorsets and Texel rams run through it with only gentle encouragement and the load on the body shearing from it is massively reduced, compared to dragging from a pen trailer.
24 May 2020
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2 min read
Farm Life
Firstly, I would like to start by acknowledging the fantastic job Christine Ryder has done writing this column for the past five years. She is truly a hard act to follow.
17 May 2020
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3 min read