Opinion and blogs
View from the Rostrum – Mark Richardson: "Trade continues to demonstrate the resilience and strength of the live ring"
Mark Richardson, regional sales manager and auctioneer at Harrison & Hetherington, provides an update on livestock trading at Kirkby Stephen mart
22 May 2026
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2 min read
OPINION: The assumption that 'others will feed us must come to an end'
21 May 2026
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2 min read
From the editor: Price freezes are no substitute for proper food policy
21 May 2026
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2 min read
OPINION: Regen has moved passed the buzzword stage, but who is paying for the transition?
21 May 2026
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2 min read
OPINION: Is folklore as accurate as current technology for long range weather forecasting?
20 May 2026
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2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Harold Amiss: "Farming by the coast has brought challenges"
20 May 2026
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3 min read
Livestock
Livestock reporter Katie Fallon, reflects on her recent trip to Balmoral Show
19 May 2026
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1 min read
Machinery
After attending the unveiling of JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax, Toby Whatley reflects on the engineering innovation still thriving in the UK
19 May 2026
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1 min read
Environment
This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Richard Bruce, Isle of Wight, discusses concerns surrounding glyphosate use, regulation and the farming sector’s reliance on chemical weed control
19 May 2026
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2 min read