backbone of britain

In a bid to bring rural women together and tackle the issues working in the countryside can bring, Rachael Middleton started a new group to provide ladies in the rural community with the support they need. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

A somewhat traditional rural skill, hedgelaying plays a vital part in the upkeep of the British countryside. Gaina Morgan meets lifelong hedgelayer Rita Jones, who is certainly in no rush to give up her passion.

Forces Farming was set up to help those leaving the military get into farming. Emily Ashworth meets Jeremy Gibbs heading up the initiative to hear all about how it benefits veterans and the industry.

In memory of farmer and talented stockwoman Hannah Brown, there is a campaign to raise awareness of sepsis in the farming community.

Widely known for his views on nature, Jake Fiennes speaks to Emily Ashworth about the environmental conversation he thinks we all should be having.

As the war continues in Ukraine, many are at a loss as to how they can help. But one Scottish family has flung open the doors to those who need it most.

Loved for their peppery flavour and crisp texture, radishes are a versatile cooking ingredient. With the British season underway, Farmers Guardian shares a selection of recipes.

Moving to a Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution flat in central Bury St Edmunds was an enormous lifestyle change for 78-year-old retired farmer Graham Meaden and his wife Carol. Clemmie Gleeson finds out about his journey through farming.