Opinion and blogs

Young Farmer Focus - Amy Turner: "Working in the agricultural industry is something I love"

Young Farmer Focus - Amy Turner: "Working in the agricultural industry is something I love"

Hartpury University student Amy Turner writes about how she got into farming and how her experiences have shaped her passions for the sector

Young Farmer Focus
Chris Brayford
Chris Brayford
clock 16 April 2025 • 2 min read
In your field

In your field: Emma Robinson - "Educating children on how their food is produced and where it comes from is essential for our industry to thrive"

clock 15 April 2025 • 3 min read
Arable

Crop Walk with Simon Nelson – Welcome rain will see conditions 'explode'

clock 15 April 2025 • 2 min read
Politics

Letters: "Is it wise to threaten the Government over the 20% Inheritance Tax rule?"

clock 15 April 2025 • 1 min read
In your field

In your field: Roger Nicholson - "There comes a time when those in power need to listen and give our industry the respect it deserves"

clock 14 April 2025 • 3 min read
Weather

Farming Matters: "The impacts of changing weather patterns on agriculture are multifaceted, and the future of farming will be shaped by our ability to adapt"

clock 12 April 2025 • 3 min read
Politics

From the editor: "When it comes to trade deals, farmers have been let down before by previous Governments"

clock 10 April 2025 • 2 min read
From the lambing shed: Delivering twins - with a bit of help

Livestock

From the lambing shed: Delivering twins - with a bit of help

This blog highlights farmers' thoughts and experiences during lambing 2025. In this video blog, teacher and farmer Shane Auckland reflects on lambing time

clock 10 April 2025 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Harry Morley: "If I am being honest, poultry is a part of agriculture I would perhaps not have considered beforehand until now"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Harry Morley: "If I am being honest, poultry is a part of agriculture I would perhaps not have considered beforehand until now"

Harper Adams student Harry Morley writes about growing up in the countryside, his passion for farming and his plans for the future

clock 09 April 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "Recent policies raise a fundamental question: is this a government we can trust to make informed decisions for the future of our food security?"

Environment

Farming Matters: "Recent policies raise a fundamental question: is this a government we can trust to make informed decisions for the future of our food security?"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Kate Lord, chief executive of Cotswold Farm Park and Warwickshire mixed farmer

clock 08 April 2025 • 3 min read