sheep

The Great British Wool Revival: "This is about championing British wool, ensuring farmers receive a fair price for their fleeces"

Sheep

The Great British Wool Revival: "This is about championing British wool, ensuring farmers receive a fair price for their fleeces"

Farmers Guardian are media partners on a new campaign which aims to add value to the wool supply chain, and showcase just how important this fibre truly is

clock 03 December 2025 • 2 min read
In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "This week, we found ourselves in Buckinghamshire alongside a hundred other farmers"

In your field

In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "This week, we found ourselves in Buckinghamshire alongside a hundred other farmers"

James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm

clock 24 November 2025 • 2 min read
Popularity of Zwartbles sheep continues to grow among farmers

Livestock

Popularity of Zwartbles sheep continues to grow among farmers

It is 30 years since the Zwartbles Sheep Association was first established in the UK – and with 12 flocks on the books in 1995, compared to 526 today, it is clear that the love for this big, bright, black-and-white breed continues to grow

clock 21 November 2025 • 6 min read
Livestock breeders set to benefit from genetic export deal

Farm Business

Livestock breeders set to benefit from genetic export deal

New Kenyan agreement reflects UK's 'global reputation for excellence', says Defra

clock 11 November 2025 • 3 min read
EXCLUSIVE with Farmer Will: "If people understood where food comes from and the process behind it I think people would pay a bit more"

Farm Life

EXCLUSIVE with Farmer Will: "If people understood where food comes from and the process behind it I think people would pay a bit more"

Many will know Will Young as Farmer Will on social media, and since he began creating videos a few years ago, his following has exploded, and he now hopes to connect more of the public with their food. Emily Ashworth finds out more

clock 02 November 2025 • 5 min read
RSPCA Assured issues guidance on how to help livestock cope with stress caused by fireworks

Livestock

RSPCA Assured issues guidance on how to help livestock cope with stress caused by fireworks

Polling reveals an estimated 6.16 million households (22%) in England and Wales plan to set off fireworks this season

clock 29 October 2025 • 2 min read
Letters: "Farming communities at risk from Government policy"

Livestock

Letters: "Farming communities at risk from Government policy"

This week's letters from Farmers Guardian readers

clock 28 October 2025 • 1 min read
Introducing strategies to combat challenging conditions on Sussex sheep farm

Livestock

Introducing strategies to combat challenging conditions on Sussex sheep farm

One Sussex sheep farm is fine-tuning feeding strategies to maximise the potential of autumn grazing

clock 25 October 2025 • 5 min read
Pumpkins create a vital link between farm and consumer

Farm Life

Pumpkins create a vital link between farm and consumer

A Berwickshire family welcomes the opportunity to connect with the public at their autumn pick-your-own pumpkin event, which is run alongside the dairy, beef and sheep enterprises

clock 23 October 2025 • 7 min read
Supplies hold sector back as Scottish meat demands soar

Farm Business

Supplies hold sector back as Scottish meat demands soar

The demand for Scottish meat has been shown by the amount of people visiting the Quality Meat Scotland stand at Anuga, says chair Kate Rowell

clock 19 October 2025 • 2 min read