Opinion and blogs

Shows & Sales

View from the rostrum: Zanna Dennis - Farming has had a challenging year

clock 19 December 2024 • 3 min read
Farm Business

Emma Mosey - chair of the Farm Retail Association on the Budget: "Small businesses simply cannot stomach it, and many will close their doors"

clock 19 December 2024 • 3 min read
Politics

Farming matters: Joe Evans - "This budget is not just bad for farmers – it is bad for everyone. It is irresponsible"

clock 18 December 2024 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Elin Meredith: "It is vital that young people remain in the industry because if not, hill farming traditions could be lost forever"

clock 16 December 2024 • 2 min read
Farm Business

Annabel Makin-Jones - a fifth-generation farmer from Yorkshire on Inheritance Tax: "The Government needs to open its eyes to the realities of British farming"

clock 16 December 2024 • 4 min read
Weather

Farmers Weather: Are we going to get a White Christmas? Here are the facts

clock 14 December 2024 • 2 min read
Welcome note: It is vital we maintain the pressure to Save Britain's Family Farms

Politics

Welcome note: It is vital we maintain the pressure to Save Britain's Family Farms

The need to keep up the momentum to force change on Inheritance Tax plans and FG's campaign to Save Britain's Family Farms were on the agenda this week from Farmers Guardian's Head of News and Business Alex Black

clock 13 December 2024 • 2 min read
Martin Lines - NFFN chief executive on Bovaer: "If we fail to engage with the public openly and honestly, mistrust will only grow"

Livestock

Martin Lines - NFFN chief executive on Bovaer: "If we fail to engage with the public openly and honestly, mistrust will only grow"

"Transparency and authenticity are key in food production"

clock 11 December 2024 • 3 min read
Aphra Brandreth - MP for Chester South and Eddisbury: "Dog attacks can have devastating consequences for farmers and their animals"

Rural crime

Aphra Brandreth - MP for Chester South and Eddisbury: "Dog attacks can have devastating consequences for farmers and their animals"

Ms Brandreth writes about The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill which could help provide better protections for farmers and their livestock

clock 08 December 2024 • 3 min read