farming matters

Farming matters - Phil Latham: "I was uncertain as to whether I could carry on"

Livestock

Farming matters - Phil Latham: "I was uncertain as to whether I could carry on"

In March 2012 I was notified that one of our cows looked like she had bovine TB in her organs after slaughter

clock 23 February 2024 • 3 min read
Farming matters: Lord Robert Douglas-Miller - 'The science is clear that the tide is turning on bovine TB'

Farm Life

Farming matters: Lord Robert Douglas-Miller - 'The science is clear that the tide is turning on bovine TB'

Although new in my job as Biosecurity Minister, I do not need to be told what a tragedy bovine TB has been for British farming

clock 24 January 2024 • 3 min read
Farming matters: Brian Richardson - 'It is vital industry does not lose sight of net zero goals'

Farm Life

Farming matters: Brian Richardson - 'It is vital industry does not lose sight of net zero goals'

I remember being in Birmingham for the NFU conference in 2019 and the NFU launching, on behalf of the farming industry, a target for net zero on agriculture of 2040, 10 years sooner than the Government’s own target for the wider UK economy

clock 22 November 2023 • 3 min read
Farming Matters: Jeremy Gibbs - Giving veterans a place in farming adds value to our industry

Blogs

Farming Matters: Jeremy Gibbs - Giving veterans a place in farming adds value to our industry

In this Remembrance Day special, Jeremy Gibbs talks about the success of the Forces Farming initiative which helps army veterans enter the farming industry

clock 11 November 2023 • 2 min read
Farming matters: Rosie Pearson - 'When will the planning system put food security first?'

Climate Change

Farming matters: Rosie Pearson - 'When will the planning system put food security first?'

The planning system shows little interest in food security. Of course, net zero, the environment and planning for the right developments in the right places are important. But so is food!

clock 31 October 2023 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Nicole Moore - 'Let's start being proactive, educational and welcoming'

Farm Life

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.

clock 25 August 2023 • 3 min read
Farming Matters: Phil Latham - 'There is a huge opportunity to share knowledge on diversification'

Farming Matters: Phil Latham - 'There is a huge opportunity to share knowledge on diversification'

When it comes to assessing the reality of Brexit there is no need for anyone to listen to predictions, we can now see the reality of the new world some wanted.

clock 21 August 2023 • 3 min read
Farming Matters: Geoff Sansome - 'Farming and nature cannot be seen as polar ends of the spectrum'

Blogs

Farming Matters: Geoff Sansome - 'Farming and nature cannot be seen as polar ends of the spectrum'

Geoff Sansome is head of agriculture at Natural England.

clock 13 August 2023 • 3 min read
Farming Matters: Denise Wilkinson - 'There should be more emphasis on skills and training'

Farming Matters: Denise Wilkinson - 'There should be more emphasis on skills and training'

Denise Wilkinson is head of agriculture and estates at HCR Hewitsons.

clock 23 July 2023 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: Dan Sodergren - 'The industry is standing on the edge of a revolution'

Farming Matters: Dan Sodergren - 'The industry is standing on the edge of a revolution'

As someone who has spoken at events such as the AHDB AgriLeader forum, I have witnessed first hand the enthusiasm and curiosity surrounding new technologies in agriculture.

clock 16 July 2023 • 3 min read