opinion

Holly Atkinson: "I know first-hand how disconnected young people can be from farming because I was one of them"

Education

Holly Atkinson: "I know first-hand how disconnected young people can be from farming because I was one of them"

Through the food we eat, every person connects with agriculture multiple times a day. But how many stop to think about it on a deeper level? Do they think about all the people behind that food, how it's produced or why farmers make the decisions they do? Soil Ed ambassador Holly Atkinson highlights the importance of education

clock 01 July 2026 • 2 min read
OPINION: Maybe we need to have more of a 'why not' attitude

Livestock

OPINION: Maybe we need to have more of a 'why not' attitude

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, looks at adopting a 'why not' attitude on the farm

clock 01 July 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: Every day is a school day in farming

Livestock

Opinion: Every day is a school day in farming

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, talks about learning new things in farming and visits a young sheep breeder ahead of the Great Yorkshire Show

clock 30 June 2026 • 2 min read
Roger Evans: "We just shrug our shoulders and try not to spill too much milk"

Dairy

Roger Evans: "We just shrug our shoulders and try not to spill too much milk"

This month, Roger Evans discusses cow's feet, fallen stock and the mysteries of mobile phones

clock 29 June 2026 • 4 min read
Opinion: Cancelling livestock sales amid heatwave is just another example of our industry doing what it does best

Livestock

Opinion: Cancelling livestock sales amid heatwave is just another example of our industry doing what it does best

Livestock Reporter Katie Fallon talks animal welfare amid extreme weather warnings

clock 23 June 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: Us farming folk do tend to enjoy a country tune

Livestock

Opinion: Us farming folk do tend to enjoy a country tune

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon on country music concerts and the importance of stepping away from the farm

clock 17 June 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: When will they learn that farmers need to be a part of the discussion - not just given the order?

Livestock

Opinion: When will they learn that farmers need to be a part of the discussion - not just given the order?

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, discusses her belated birthday surprise and the need for retailers to collaborate with farmers on big decisions

clock 09 June 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: We are in safe hands with the next generation of auctioneers

Livestock

Opinion: We are in safe hands with the next generation of auctioneers

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, reflects on the role of auction marts and a bright future for auctioneering

clock 02 June 2026 • 1 min read
Opinion: Fitting my wedding day around lambing, silaging and the glorious twelfth was not on my vision board

Livestock

Opinion: Fitting my wedding day around lambing, silaging and the glorious twelfth was not on my vision board

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon, discusses dedication to farming and its influence on big life events

clock 25 May 2026 • 1 min read
Dairy Matters - Evie Rogers: "Tighter margins require a renewed focus"

Dairy

Dairy Matters - Evie Rogers: "Tighter margins require a renewed focus"

Changing how you approach your business can help control costs and improve performance during periods of low milk price, says Evie Rogers from Kite Consulting

clock 24 May 2026 • 5 min read