sustainability

NI beef farming contributes 'over £600 million' to the economy each year, says UFU

Beef

NI beef farming contributes 'over £600 million' to the economy each year, says UFU

As part of their Beef Week campaign, Ulster Farmers Union wanted to highlight the positive impact beef production has on the economy and the environment

clock 25 April 2025 • 3 min read
British Farming Awards Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 focuses on sustainability

British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 focuses on sustainability

James Herrick, BFA Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 winner, is setting a bold new direction for sustainable livestock farming

clock 23 April 2025 • 2 min read
British Farming Awards Arable Farmer of the Year proves working with nature can be productive and profitable

British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards Arable Farmer of the Year proves working with nature can be productive and profitable

Nicholas Watts’ respectful approach to farming alongside wildlife shows it is possible to balance profitable arable farming with thriving biodiversity

clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "The impacts of changing weather patterns on agriculture are multifaceted, and the future of farming will be shaped by our ability to adapt"

Weather

Farming Matters: "The impacts of changing weather patterns on agriculture are multifaceted, and the future of farming will be shaped by our ability to adapt"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: ADAS agricultural consultant and farmer Stuart Jones

clock 12 April 2025 • 3 min read
Get farming into schools petition reaches over 11k signatures

Education

Get farming into schools petition reaches over 11k signatures

Last year Farmers Guardian joined a petition to urge the Government to embed food, farming and sustainability onto the national curriculum. with over 10,000 signatures, Government must respond

clock 10 April 2025 • 1 min read
Gen Zs lead call for gene edited crops

Arable

Gen Zs lead call for gene edited crops

New survey reveals sustainability and environmental benefits are key drivers for young consumers

clock 09 April 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "Recent policies raise a fundamental question: is this a government we can trust to make informed decisions for the future of our food security?"

Environment

Farming Matters: "Recent policies raise a fundamental question: is this a government we can trust to make informed decisions for the future of our food security?"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Kate Lord, chief executive of Cotswold Farm Park and Warwickshire mixed farmer

clock 08 April 2025 • 3 min read
King Charles meets farmers leading the way in regenerative agriculture

Environment

King Charles meets farmers leading the way in regenerative agriculture

Farmers and growers who are dedicated to regenerative farming practices in their own operations met with King Charles to talk about the importance of soil health and how to encourage other farmers to adopt low-input techniques

clock 26 March 2025 • 1 min read
British Farming Award winner puts focus on biodiversity and sustainability

British Farming Awards

British Farming Award winner puts focus on biodiversity and sustainability

Sustainable Farmer of the Year at last year's British Farming Awards tells Farmers Guardian about his passion for creating a sustainable farming system

clock 26 March 2025 • 2 min read
From the editor: How many chances will farmers give Sir Keir Starmer and his Cabinet as they blunder on with their botched approach to agricultural policy?

Politics

From the editor: How many chances will farmers give Sir Keir Starmer and his Cabinet as they blunder on with their botched approach to agricultural policy?

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 13 March 2025 • 3 min read