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Vivergo closure adds to arable woes

Arable

Vivergo closure adds to arable woes

Deputy Editor Alex Black reflects on the impact of the decision to close the biofuels plant in Hull

clock 22 August 2025 • 1 min read
From the editor: How we adapt to extreme weather events will define farming's future

Farm Business

From the editor: How we adapt to extreme weather events will define farming's future

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

clock 21 August 2025 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Bailey Greatley: "I found my love for farming on a dairy farm in Maiden Bradley"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Bailey Greatley: "I found my love for farming on a dairy farm in Maiden Bradley"

Royal Agricultural University student Bailey Greatley writes on why she is passionate about farming and the ways in which young farmers are influenced by agricultural documentaries

clock 20 August 2025 • 2 min read
Farming Matters: "Farming accounts for 20% of all workplace deaths... employers must recognise their duty of care"

Farm Safety

Farming Matters: "Farming accounts for 20% of all workplace deaths... employers must recognise their duty of care"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: John Kushnick, legal operations director at National Accident Helpline

clock 19 August 2025 • 3 min read
In your field - Dan Hawes: "It's a fine balance between being too dry and stressing the plant, and being too wet, risking poor growing conditions"

In your field

In your field - Dan Hawes: "It's a fine balance between being too dry and stressing the plant, and being too wet, risking poor growing conditions"

Dan Hawes grew up on an arable farm in Suffolk and now produces strawberry and raspberry plants for the UK fruit market with Blaise Plants, sister company to Hugh Lowe Farms, Kent. The business grows outside, under tunnels and in glasshouses and produces more than four million plants a year. The arable side includes environmental schemes, with a mix of wheat, oilseed rape, beans and barley crops

clock 17 August 2025 • 3 min read
In your field - Alan Carter: "I am pleased to say that we had a clear TB test. I can't remember the last time that happened"

In your field

In your field - Alan Carter: "I am pleased to say that we had a clear TB test. I can't remember the last time that happened"

Alan Carter farms in partnership with his parents, Paul and Christine, on a 162 hectare (400-acre), 400-cow dairy unit at Constantine, Cornwall, with 130 milking cows, supplying Saputo. Alan, also a Parish Councillor, and his wife Sarah, have two children, Ross and Dana

clock 16 August 2025 • 3 min read
From the editor: Industry consultation must not be an afterthought

Politics

From the editor: Industry consultation must not be an afterthought

This week from Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black

clock 15 August 2025 • 2 min read
OPINION: #farm24 special - "Farming is in an era of risk and change, but what cannot be taken away from us is pride"

Farm Life

OPINION: #farm24 special - "Farming is in an era of risk and change, but what cannot be taken away from us is pride"

Digital editor Emily Ashworth reflects on the success of 24 Hours in Farming - Farmers Guardian's best year yet

clock 15 August 2025 • 1 min read
Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"

Farm Business

Farming Matters - Phil Stocker: "If farming is to be viable and not subsidised, then people will have to pay more for their food"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Phil Stocker - chief executive of the National Sheep Association

clock 14 August 2025 • 4 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Lily Brown: "Our country would grind to a halt without farmers"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Lily Brown: "Our country would grind to a halt without farmers"

Royal Veterinary College student Lily Brown writes on the importance of education, working with pigs, and why she is passionate about farming

clock 13 August 2025 • 2 min read