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In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Labour's assault on rural communities makes it vital we have strong voices"

In your field

In your field: James and Isobel Wright - "Labour's assault on rural communities makes it vital we have strong voices"

James and Isobel have three young children and recently bought their first farm, running beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as a product manager

clock 23 March 2025 • 2 min read
OPINION: Trump tariffs impact trade, machinery and more

Politics

OPINION: Trump tariffs impact trade, machinery and more

FG head of news and business Alex Black takes a look at the impact of Donald Trump's trade policy

clock 21 March 2025 • 1 min read
Sarah Dyke: "It would be reckless of the Government to threaten Britain's food security"

Politics

Sarah Dyke: "It would be reckless of the Government to threaten Britain's food security"

Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrats MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, writes about how farmers feel stranded and let down following Defra's sudden decision to close SFI applications

clock 21 March 2025 • 3 min read
NSA chief Phil Stocker on SFI: "We were met with very little hope that funds could be found"

Politics

NSA chief Phil Stocker on SFI: "We were met with very little hope that funds could be found"

National Sheep Association (NSA) chief executive Phil Stocker shares his thoughts following a meeting on March 17 with Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner and other industry leaders to discuss the closure of SFI

clock 21 March 2025 • 2 min read
From the editor: 'If the country is to have guaranteed food security, then stability and certainty is needed within supply chains'

Politics

From the editor: 'If the country is to have guaranteed food security, then stability and certainty is needed within supply chains'

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 20 March 2025 • 2 min read
Letters: "Strong biosecurity must be the norm, not just a reaction to crises"

Livestock

Letters: "Strong biosecurity must be the norm, not just a reaction to crises"

Nigel Bennet, livestock area manager, Northern Europe, Roam Technology, reflects on the growing risk to UK agriculture due to inadequate biosecurity, weak border controls and a shrinking veterinary workforce

clock 20 March 2025 • 2 min read
View from the rostrum – Alastair Sneddon: Values up massively on 2024

Shows & Sales

View from the rostrum – Alastair Sneddon: Values up massively on 2024

Alastair Sneddon, senior partner and managing partner for Bagshaws at Bakewell, reflects on recent strong sales prices

clock 19 March 2025 • 3 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Kirsty Leigh: "There is a place for a Beef Shorthorn in any farming enterprise"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Kirsty Leigh: "There is a place for a Beef Shorthorn in any farming enterprise"

Kirsty Leigh is a fourth-generation farmer from Wolverley in Worcestershire. She writes about her family farm business, the support and guidance she has received so far, and the importance of butchers and genetics

clock 19 March 2025 • 2 min read
Letters: "Government is removing the tools to deliver the positive outcomes farmers have worked so hard to create"

Politics

Letters: "Government is removing the tools to deliver the positive outcomes farmers have worked so hard to create"

James Turner, steering group member of Clee View Farmers, conveys the group's reaction to the Government's closure of SFI 24

clock 18 March 2025 • 2 min read
Martin Lines: "The closure of SFI has highlighted just how fragile the current system is"

Politics

Martin Lines: "The closure of SFI has highlighted just how fragile the current system is"

Mr Lines, chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network, writes about Defra’s sudden SFI closure, how farm support payments are 'failing' farmers, the urgent action needed and why farmers cannot wait 18 months

clock 17 March 2025 • 4 min read