Policy

At the time I pitched this article, Defra announced changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive to ensure that food production remained the primary purpose of farming – I think that farmers already know this is the purpose

James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

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

FG's Chief Reporter, Rachael Brown, reflects on the need for Government to take better ownership of how agricultural policy and inspections directly impact farmers' mental health

This week's letters from Farmers Guardian readers

This week's letters from Farmers Guardian readers (October 27)

This week (October 13) from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

Livestock attacks, wildfires caused by open campfires and fly-tipping have thrown right to roam back into the spotlight, with debate opened up once again on how will the policy play out in the countryside

Welsh Government is leaving it to us to take ‘all the responsibility' for the welfare of farmers when it comes to the impact of bovine TB, says charity.

Farmers have warned they are holding back on investing in growth-boosting technologies amid serious policy uncertainty.