The Black Farmer gives youngsters farm opportunities: It was as though farming was a closed shop to people like me"

Encouraging diversity in farming is one of Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones main passions. His next project hopes to attract young people from all walks of life into agriculture. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

28 April 2023 • 5 min read

McDonald's focus on increasing diversity and encouraging agricultural careers

McDonald’s is launching a campaign to increase diversity within the industry to mark 10 years of its Progressive Young Farmer programme, which provides hundreds of opportunities for young people to get a foot on the farming ladder.

29 June 2022 • 4 min read

Young Farmer Focus - Jessica Ellwood: "I would love to play a part in encouraging more young women to think about a career in farming"

Jessica Ellwood, 18, from Church Brough in Cumbria, is a dairy farmer at Brough Castle Farm

28 July 2023 • 3 min read

Farming Matters: Nicole Moore - 'Let's start being proactive, educational and welcoming'

As a shooting enthusiast, I feel privileged to be able to shoot several different species of quarry as a hobby and I take my role within the community seriously.

25 August 2023 • 3 min read

#FarmingCAN - Sustainability: unravelling the term

Sustainability may be a ‘buzz word’ in many conversations concerning agriculture at the moment, but what does it mean to farmers at the coal face?

06 May 2022 • 3 min read

9 ways to get more bees in your garden

Now that bees are currently busy foraging during the summer season, here are nine things that you can do to encourage more honey bees in your garden or farm and help the bee population.

19 September 2023 • 3 min read

Farming With Nature: How regenerative farming can boost biodiversity

In the latest instalment of the Farming With Nature series, Jane Thynne explores how farmers can make space for nature and boost biodiversity on their land. 

07 October 2022 • 7 min read

#FarmingCAN: Top Ten Tips on how to shop, cook and enjoy your food this season while thinking about price

01 November 2022 • 5 min read

Best of British recipes: Fancy making your own bread? Get involved in Real Bread Week

In our new foodie series championing British produce, Jenny Jefferies, author of two award-wining cookbooks will share monthly recipes with Farmers Guardian.

18 February 2023 • 4 min read

Top chef takes on Cornish farm to create true farm-to-fork experience

With a passion for food, chef Dan Cox decided to take the supply chain into his own hands. Ruth Wills finds out more.

21 June 2023 • 7 min read