Opinion and blogs

EXCLUSIVE - John Milne on Mind Your Head Week: "We must value the well-being of the people at the heart of our rural communities"

EXCLUSIVE - John Milne on Mind Your Head Week: "We must value the well-being of the people at the heart of our rural communities"

Horsham MP John Milne said mental well-being support in rural communities must be treated as a part of farming infrastructure, adding that NHS services must be accessible and delivered in ways which understands the rural way of life

Mental Health
John Milne
clock 09 February 2026 • 4 min read
In your field

In your field: Alan Carter – "I was scared. I have never seen weather like it and having that close a call with a flying roof does make you think about your life"

clock 09 February 2026 • 3 min read
In your field

In your field: Dan Hawes – "My brain starts to hurt at this point, so I'm thankful for good records, both on-farm and at the stores"

clock 08 February 2026 • 3 min read
Farm Business

Farming Matters – Joshua Hoopes: "'If UK food production is to remain resilient, confidence has to be rebuilt at farm level"

clock 07 February 2026 • 3 min read
Shows & Sales

View from the Rostrum - Peter Huntley: "New generation farmers have renewed confidence in the auction system"

clock 05 February 2026 • 3 min read
Sustainable Farming

From the editor: The true cost of a sustainable food system – and who pays it?

clock 05 February 2026 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Reggie Deakin: "Farmers are willing to give you a chance, even if you do not have all the skills yet"

clock 04 February 2026 • 2 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Maya Ellis: "I am serious about my passion for our farming communities"

Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Maya Ellis: "I am serious about my passion for our farming communities"

Labour MP Maya Ellis writes on working with farmers to change Inheritance Tax thresholds prior to Christmas, and why collaboration is going to be crucial in the next decade of British farming

clock 03 February 2026 • 3 min read
Letters: "It's important to consider the consequences of glyphosate not being a tool in the box"

Arable

Letters: "It's important to consider the consequences of glyphosate not being a tool in the box"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Andrew Wilson, York, discusses the implications of restricting or banning glyphosate

clock 03 February 2026 • 1 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Kevin Hollinrake: "Farmers should not have to feel forgotten as they often seem to be by this Government"

Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Kevin Hollinrake: "Farmers should not have to feel forgotten as they often seem to be by this Government"

Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake writes on the heroic efforts of rural communities who answered the call when wildfires struck in areas like Langdale Moor last year, and why it is an injustice that farmers face emergency situations with very little support

clock 02 February 2026 • 5 min read