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In your field: James Robinson - "Friday the 13th. I mean, what idiot farmer books their TB test for Friday the 13th?"

In your field

In your field: James Robinson - "Friday the 13th. I mean, what idiot farmer books their TB test for Friday the 13th?"

James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

clock 28 June 2025 • 4 min read
Regen special: OPINION - The term regenerative holds real power, use it to unite farmers

Sustainable Farming

Regen special: OPINION - The term regenerative holds real power, use it to unite farmers

Digital editor Emily Ashworth encourages the industry to think differently about the term regenerative and look at how it could impact your farm business

clock 27 June 2025 • 1 min read
From the editor: What does regen farming really mean?

Blogs

From the editor: What does regen farming really mean?

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

clock 26 June 2025 • 2 min read
EXCLUSIVE - George Eustice: "The problem with the recent EU reset is that it prioritises importers over domestic producers"

Politics

EXCLUSIVE - George Eustice: "The problem with the recent EU reset is that it prioritises importers over domestic producers"

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice discusses trade, imports, the EU reset and the importance of technology in agriculture

clock 26 June 2025 • 3 min read
EXCLUSIVE - Dr Danny Chambers: "The UK is worryingly unprepared for another disease outbreak"

Politics

EXCLUSIVE - Dr Danny Chambers: "The UK is worryingly unprepared for another disease outbreak"

Liberal Democrat MP Dr Danny Chambers said the UK needs to get serious and start preparing for the next animal disease outbreak

clock 25 June 2025 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Katy Walsh: "The pressures of rural isolation and responsibility can be overwhelming"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Katy Walsh: "The pressures of rural isolation and responsibility can be overwhelming"

Warwickshire Young Farmers' Club county chair Katy Walsh discusses how she fell in love with farming and the countryside, the challenge of leading a Young Farmers' Club, and overcoming rural isolation

clock 25 June 2025 • 2 min read
Letters: "Bluetongue vaccines should now be considered for use across GB"

Animal Health

Letters: "Bluetongue vaccines should now be considered for use across GB"

The Chief Veterinary Officers of GB, together with the AHDB, Ruminant Health and Welfare and other industry stakeholders are urging vets and farmers to discuss the use of available BTV-3 vaccines, where appropriate

clock 24 June 2025 • 2 min read
OPINION: Local abattoir network is essential for farmers

Livestock

OPINION: Local abattoir network is essential for farmers

Head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at why small abattoirs are crucial for business

clock 23 June 2025 • 1 min read
Farming Matters: Nigel Miller - "A reset of climate change policy is required now"

Farm focus

Farming Matters: Nigel Miller - "A reset of climate change policy is required now"

clock 22 June 2025 • 3 min read
In your field: Roger Nicholson - "Things will go wrong when rearing animals"

In your field

In your field: Roger Nicholson - "Things will go wrong when rearing animals"

Roger Nicholson farms with his family at the heavily diversified Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, which has sparked various Channel 5 series including Springtime on the Farm. Roger, 81, farms with his sons Dave and Robert and says he has no plans to retire just yet.

clock 21 June 2025 • 3 min read