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rural life

"It has been a waste of my time" - Farmer's dog reported for worrying own sheep

Farm Life

"It has been a waste of my time" - Farmer's dog reported for worrying own sheep

After receiving an unusual letter from the RSPCA regarding sheep worrying, the Buckfastleigh farmer had to explain that his sheepdog was in fact not causing distress to his own sheep

clock 09 June 2026 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Nat Watkins: "I have never regretted my decision to go to uni'

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Nat Watkins: "I have never regretted my decision to go to uni'

Nat Watkins, 22, is from Gloucestershire and is currently a student at Hartpury University

clock 03 June 2026 • 2 min read
Peer Network launches for neurodivergent people connected to rural life

Farm Life

Peer Network launches for neurodivergent people connected to rural life

The community connects neurodivergent people together, aiming to reduce isolation in rural spaces

clock 01 May 2026 • 1 min read
Farming Matters: Kerriann McLackland – "Public countryside access fosters a lifelong passion and cultivates a sense of care through experience"

Farm Life

Farming Matters: Kerriann McLackland – "Public countryside access fosters a lifelong passion and cultivates a sense of care through experience"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Kerriann McLackland, head of estates at the Countryside Regeneration Trust

clock 18 April 2026 • 4 min read
Ploughing through Politics with Victoria Atkins: IHT, Brexit and the Future of Farming | For Flock's Sake Ep.1

Podcasts

Ploughing through Politics with Victoria Atkins: IHT, Brexit and the Future of Farming | For Flock's Sake Ep.1

On the premiere episode of For Flock's Sake – Farmers Guardian's dedicated young farmer podcast – Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder are joined by Conservative MP and Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins

clock 07 April 2026 • 2 min read
Letters: "Battersea's working cats are happiest in spacious, rural environments"

Farm Life

Letters: "Battersea's working cats are happiest in spacious, rural environments"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, London, is appealing for rural homes for its independent 'working cats', who thrive in spacious, free-roaming environments rather than traditional domestic settings

clock 17 March 2026 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus – Alys Beckett: "Traditional stereotypes are gradually changing, and people are beginning to realise that women are just as capable"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus – Alys Beckett: "Traditional stereotypes are gradually changing, and people are beginning to realise that women are just as capable"

Alys Beckett, 24, is from Wrexham in Wales. She is currently working as a primary school teacher alongside her obligations on the family farm

clock 25 February 2026 • 2 min read
Funding helps historic farming film archive to reach new audience

Entertainment

Funding helps historic farming film archive to reach new audience

A collection of more than 1,000 films depicting rural life since 1908 is set to preserved for the future

clock 23 February 2026 • 2 min read
Single farmers wanted for new dating show

Entertainment

Single farmers wanted for new dating show

Farming for Love aims to shine a light on British farming while allowing those who work in it the chance to find romance

clock 31 January 2026 • 2 min read
 OPINION: Agricultural shows need more than just financial support

Blogs

OPINION: Agricultural shows need more than just financial support

Farmers Guardian livestock and features editor highlights some of the challenges facing agricultural shows

clock 30 January 2026 • 1 min read
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