Public Engagement

#FarmingCAN: 96% of Open Farm Sunday visitors say it gave them a greater appreciation of farming

FarmingCAN

#FarmingCAN: 96% of Open Farm Sunday visitors say it gave them a greater appreciation of farming

For 18 years, farms of all shapes and sizes have taken part in the widely recognised Open Farm Sunday event. Emily Ashworth finds out why it is more important than ever to connect to consumers

clock 11 June 2024 • 1 min read
On-farm with Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper: "I like the idea of farming the unfarmed"

Farm Life

On-farm with Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper: "I like the idea of farming the unfarmed"

Livestock reporter Ellie Layton is at Clarkson's Farm in Chipping Norton hearing about all things season three

clock 24 April 2024 • 3 min read
Young farmer follows passion and finds success in Lincoln Reds and Highlands

Farm Life

Young farmer follows passion and finds success in Lincoln Reds and Highlands

Deciding to commit to farming full-time has paid off for young farmer Izzi Rainey. Emily Ashworth finds out more

clock 28 March 2024 • 6 min read
Public sector leaders meet on-farm to discuss buying British: "We have great producers of food in this country. What we need to do is ensure it gets onto hospital menus"

Farm Life

Public sector leaders meet on-farm to discuss buying British: "We have great producers of food in this country. What we need to do is ensure it gets onto hospital menus"

Public sector professionals came together last week (March 20) at Love British Food’s ‘Public Sector Influencer’ event

clock 28 March 2024 • 2 min read
What are UK farmers thinking when it comes to protesting?

Politics

What are UK farmers thinking when it comes to protesting?

The last week has seen social media flooded with the European farmer protests

clock 02 February 2024 • 3 min read
#FarmingCAN: FarmED aims to bring people inside and outside the industry together to show 'farming plays so many roles'

FarmingCAN

#FarmingCAN: FarmED aims to bring people inside and outside the industry together to show 'farming plays so many roles'

FarmED is a hive of activity, providing a space for both farmers and those outside it to come together and learn. Emily Ashworth meets some of those leading the initiative forwards

clock 29 January 2024 • 7 min read
#FarmingCAN: Farmer Will - 'We need to get farming taught in schools. The more I think about it the crazier it is'

Farm Life

#FarmingCAN: Farmer Will - 'We need to get farming taught in schools. The more I think about it the crazier it is'

Being able to connect to the general public is quite a talent, and one that Will Young has mastered. Emily Ashworth pays him a visit

clock 29 December 2023 • 7 min read
#FarmingCAN: Kaleb Cooper on his new book - 'the day I stop farming, god knows what I will be doing'

Farm Life

#FarmingCAN: Kaleb Cooper on his new book - 'the day I stop farming, god knows what I will be doing'

Farming is what he loves and a farmer he will always be. Rachael Brown talks to farming star, Kaleb Cooper, about his new book

clock 12 October 2023 • 6 min read
Down on the farm with JB Gill - kids, farming and inspiring the next generation

FG Kids

Down on the farm with JB Gill - kids, farming and inspiring the next generation

Presenter, musician and now author, JB Gill has done it all, but farming and education is at the heart of all he does. Emily Ashworth talks to him about his role as one of industry’s biggest supporters.

clock 23 August 2023 • 7 min read
Nigel Owens: Swapping life on the pitch for life on the farm

Podcasts

Nigel Owens: Swapping life on the pitch for life on the farm

Former international rugby referee turned farmer, Nigel Owens, talks to Farmers Guardian about switching life on the rugby pitch for his beloved pedigree Herefords on his farm in Wales. And surprisingly, there are similarities between the two professions

clock 14 July 2023 • 8 min read