backbone of britain

Passionate about keeping his family legacy alive, butcher Luke Swales talks to Sarah Todd about championing the industry and spreading the farm-to-fork message on social media

Mike Greenwood-Wilkins captured the nation’s hearts on Great British Bake Off, and as the first farmer to appear on the popular TV show, he was able to showcase just how important this industry is. Emily Ashworth visits him to find out more

Making time for your health should be a priority, and a new campaign, Nip It In The Bud, hopes to showcase how early cancer detection is key. Mia Willemsen reports

From Hannah Hauxwell to Beatrix Potter, women have always worked on the land, but who paved the way and changed agriculture for the better?

Many in the farming community will have heard of Hannah Hauxwell, and even more will have been inspired by her well-documented way of life. In honour of International Women’s Day, Emily Ashworth takes a deeper look into her story

A new farm-to-fabric project aims to help showcase the qualities of wool by connecting farmers and designers. Emily Ashworth finds out more

A key part of the community, marts have always played a key role in the industry. Here we turn back time and take a look at some black and white pictures of the marts

A stalwart of livestock farming, John Hall looks back on his life, from national fatstock championships to foot-and-mouth, and his family who have kept him going throughout

A new farm-to-fabric project aims to help showcase the qualities of wool by connecting farmers and designers. Emily Ashworth finds out more

For some, lambing has already started. Here are some classic pictures of families and farmers lambing over the year