sustainability

On Air at Groundswell: Feeding the nation and making it healthy - why aren't British farmers seen as part of the solution?

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On Air at Groundswell: Feeding the nation and making it healthy - why aren't British farmers seen as part of the solution?

As part of a Farmers Guardian Podcast Extra series, in partnership with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, the third episode in this five-part special looks how British food should be at the heart of combating this country's health issues

clock 31 July 2025 • 1 min read
Rural Education Matters: Olivia Shave – "Farming belongs in the classroom"

Education

Rural Education Matters: Olivia Shave – "Farming belongs in the classroom"

Olivia Shave, founder of Eco Ewe and campaigner for food and farming education in schools, explains why embedding these topics onto the national curriculum is essential for public health, the environment and future generations

clock 31 July 2025 • 5 min read
Cambridgeshire farmer scoops sustainability award

Arable

Cambridgeshire farmer scoops sustainability award

A Cambridgeshire farmer who ‘lives and breathes’ sustainable farming practices is the winner of the 2025 Rawcliffe Bridge Award for Sustainability

clock 26 July 2025 • 7 min read
Road to regen: Silas Hedley-Lawrence - "There is a lot of low hanging fruit to make small tweaks in any farming business to help reduce costs"

Farm Business

Road to regen: Silas Hedley-Lawrence - "There is a lot of low hanging fruit to make small tweaks in any farming business to help reduce costs"

Silas Hedley–Lawrence is a farmer, coach and consultant with a decade of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture. With a background rooted in both commercial and direct selling models, he champions lean, profitable farming systems that increase biodiversity and soil health. Silas is an Integrity Soils trained agroecological coach from the Yellowstone 2024 cohort

clock 25 July 2025 • 3 min read
On Air at Groundswell: Net Zero: Beyond the buzzword - 'Simple management changes can help improve your carbon footprint massively'

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On Air at Groundswell: Net Zero: Beyond the buzzword - 'Simple management changes can help improve your carbon footprint massively'

As part of a Farmers Guardian Podcast Extra series, in partnership with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, the third episode in this five part special looks at net zero and how agriculture can lead the way

clock 24 July 2025 • 1 min read
On Air at Groundswell: Building resilient farming systems - people, financial stability and policies that work for farmers 

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On Air at Groundswell: Building resilient farming systems - people, financial stability and policies that work for farmers 

As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode looks at resilience

clock 17 July 2025 • 1 min read
The Great Yorkshire show: Farmers told to focus on what your farm can do, not what you want it to do

Farm Business

The Great Yorkshire show: Farmers told to focus on what your farm can do, not what you want it to do

In a panel supported by Armstrong Watson, sustainable farming drives discussions about the future of livestock while considering issues around disease, basic payment scheme reductions and inheritance tax

clock 14 July 2025 • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Groundswell special - "Regen is a broad term and that is part of the problem - what does it really mean?"

Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Groundswell special - "Regen is a broad term and that is part of the problem - what does it really mean?"

This week's podcast is live from Groundswell and covers a variety of topics, from resilient farming systems and mental health, to looking at the systems of the host farm, Lannock farm

clock 11 July 2025 • 1 min read
On Air at Groundswell: The road to sustainability - what does it mean and are farmers ready for the future?

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On Air at Groundswell: The road to sustainability - what does it mean and are farmers ready for the future?

As part of a Farmers Guardian Podcast Extra series, in partnership with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, the first episode in this six part special looks at how the industry can adopt more sustainable practices

clock 10 July 2025 • 1 min read
Get farming into schools: "A quiet revolution is happening across the UK's classrooms and farmyards"

Education

Get farming into schools: "A quiet revolution is happening across the UK's classrooms and farmyards"

Founder of Food, Farming, Education, Olivia Shave is calling for farming and nature to be at the heart of the curriculum

clock 08 July 2025 • 3 min read