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Farming Matters - Sarah Dyke: "Farmers deserve some fairness – not financial whiplash"

Farming Matters - Sarah Dyke: "Farmers deserve some fairness – not financial whiplash"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, and rural affairs spokesperson

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Sarah Dyke
clock 15 November 2025 • 3 min read
Politics

Exclusive: Robbie Moore - 'Farmers and rural communities have been firmly at the bottom of Labour's priority list'

clock 14 November 2025 • 4 min read
Politics

From the editor: Politicians' plotting means farmers must continue to plan

clock 13 November 2025 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Rui Manaia: "Being part of Young Farmers has been a fantastic experience"

clock 12 November 2025 • 3 min read
Politics

OPINION: "What farmers need from the Autumn Budget is a period of consultation"

clock 11 November 2025 • 2 min read
Climate Change

Letters: "Farmers deserve honest climate debate, not misleading attacks"

clock 11 November 2025 • 2 min read
In your field

In your field - Roger Nicholson: "Given the right encouragement farmers can drive the growth the Government is looking for"

clock 10 November 2025 • 3 min read
In Your Field: Emma Robinson - "I could do with a new calf shed but I doubt Santa will deliver as our milk price was dropped in November"

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In Your Field: Emma Robinson - "I could do with a new calf shed but I doubt Santa will deliver as our milk price was dropped in November"

Emma and her family farm in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, milking 100 pedigree Holsteins and selling raw milk from the farmgate. They also run 300 North Country Mules. Emma is Monmouthshire NFU chair and volunteers with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

clock 09 November 2025 • 3 min read
Farming Matters - Scott Donaldson: "Family farms are Britain's last true industry"

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Farming Matters - Scott Donaldson: "Family farms are Britain's last true industry"

clock 08 November 2025 • 3 min read
EXCLUSIVE - John Milne: 'Farmers are expected to adhere to high animal standards while being condemned to an unfair market structure'

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EXCLUSIVE - John Milne: 'Farmers are expected to adhere to high animal standards while being condemned to an unfair market structure'

The Horsham MP said the current food system makes it nearly impossible for farmers to sell food profitably outside supermarket contracts, making it incredibly difficult for people to access locally-produced food in the process

clock 07 November 2025 • 3 min read