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Opinion: A farming minister who knows about farming? Now there's a thought...

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Opinion: A farming minister who knows about farming? Now there's a thought...

The new Plaid Cymru Government was certainly feeling the love at this year's Royal Welsh Show

clock 23 July 2026 • 3 min read
Farmers offered chance to educate the consumers of tomorrow

Education

Farmers offered chance to educate the consumers of tomorrow

AHDB and LEAF launch new campaign to offer one million on-farm visits to youngsters

clock 22 July 2026 • 2 min read
'Ideally, we would have stability', says Reynolds in bid to continue ministerial role

Politics

'Ideally, we would have stability', says Reynolds in bid to continue ministerial role

Unveiling the Farmer Collaboration Fund at the Great Yorkshire Show, the Secretary of State reaffirms her 'passion' for the farming agenda

clock 16 July 2026 • 3 min read
Calls to cut wildfire red tape as farmers warn uplands are becoming tinderboxes

Farm Business

Calls to cut wildfire red tape as farmers warn uplands are becoming tinderboxes

clock 15 July 2026 • 4 min read
Defra unveils multi-million-pound plan to protect nature in face of rising temperatures and climate change

Environment

Defra unveils multi-million-pound plan to protect nature in face of rising temperatures and climate change

New '30by30' scheme aims to turn nature recovery from ambition into action through a clear approach that helps farmers and land managers

clock 13 July 2026 • 2 min read
Warning issued following surge in livestock worrying attacks across Wiltshire

Rural crime

Warning issued following surge in livestock worrying attacks across Wiltshire

Incidents of livestock worrying can occur in moments and leave lasting damage, harm businesses, affect livelihoods and cause considerable stress in rural communities

clock 10 July 2026 • 2 min read
Free skin and prostate cancer checks offered to farmers at sheep event

Farm Life

Free skin and prostate cancer checks offered to farmers at sheep event

Bringing these checks to the event offer farmers a convenient way of accessing healthcare when usually farm life provides a barrier

clock 08 July 2026 • 2 min read
Seven fires in two nights spark fears for farm safety

Rural crime

Seven fires in two nights spark fears for farm safety

Farmer says deliberate incidents pose a threat to humans, animals and livelihoods

clock 06 July 2026 • 2 min read
Charity issues call for volunteers to help raise suicide prevention awareness

Mental Health

Charity issues call for volunteers to help raise suicide prevention awareness

Papyrus launches ‘Go to a Gate, Chat to a Mate' project in order to encourage those in agriculture to seek help

clock 05 July 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: Wildfires – a growing threat Government can no longer ignore

Environment

Opinion: Wildfires – a growing threat Government can no longer ignore

Jane Thynne, Farmers Guardian's head of news and business, reflects on the hot weather and fires in the countryside

clock 02 July 2026 • 3 min read