farming history

In this VE Day special, Betty Wilkinson who was born in 1936 in Lancashire,

A new remembrance plaque was unveiled on VE Day (May 8) in honour of women who kept the nation fed during the Second World War

As the country celebrates 80 years since the end of the second world war, online editor Emily Ashworth reflects on the importance of agriculture

Farmers and thousands of Land Girls helped to turn food security on its head during World War II, but what have we learned?

In this VE Day special, Peter Lomas, who was born in 1936 in Bakewell, reflects on growing up during World War II and how farmers played an integral part

A letter written by Prime Minister David Lloyd George in 1917 has resurfaced online to reflect the national interest of growing food at home in a world filled with geopolitical uncertainty

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 history book which looks at the origins of the Aberdeen-Angus breed has discovered the breed's roots may have been founded much further back in time than originally thought

Roger Nicholson, 81, helped to build Cannon Hall, the well-loved Yorkshire farm, into what it is today. In the first of a special blog series for Farmers Guardian, Roger reflects on what the Budget means for the industry and his time in agriculture

Having seen the industry move through a century of change, farmer and Royal Air Force veteran Aneurin Owen looks back on his life in this Remembrance Day Special