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Farming Matters: Denise Wilkinson - 'There should be more emphasis on skills and training'

Farming Matters: Denise Wilkinson - 'There should be more emphasis on skills and training'

Denise Wilkinson is head of agriculture and estates at HCR Hewitsons.

clock 23 July 2023 • 2 min read
In Your Field: Ian Garnett - 'Second cut silage was proving challenging'

In your field

In Your Field: Ian Garnett - 'Second cut silage was proving challenging'

Well, we wanted rain and now we arguably have a little too much. Combines in Cheshire have hardly turned a wheel.

clock 22 July 2023 • 2 min read
In Your Field: Kate Beavan - 'We ate haggis, watched shearing, saw lots of kilts, and made new friends'

In your field

In Your Field: Kate Beavan - 'We ate haggis, watched shearing, saw lots of kilts, and made new friends'

It's showtime. We finally ticked the Highland Show off our wish list. We have never been before, but with the Golden Shears being hosted there this year, coupled with Sam shearing in Scotland, it seemed the perfect time to do it.

clock 22 July 2023 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus: Todd Baker - "Welcoming new people, ideas and ways of working into farming is important to farming"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus: Todd Baker - "Welcoming new people, ideas and ways of working into farming is important to farming"

Todd Baker, 33, from Wymondham in Norfolk, works at his family-run pig business. He is also chair of the UK branch of European Pig Producers

clock 21 July 2023 • 2 min read
Dairy Talk - Matthew Winter: 'Will Lincolnshire soon be responsible for powering the light in the fridge?'

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Dairy Talk - Matthew Winter: 'Will Lincolnshire soon be responsible for powering the light in the fridge?'

The second half of June always seems to be a particularly chaotic time for us, with Lincolnshire Show (our local show), second cut silage and multiple Arla deadlines all seeming to come together.

clock 21 July 2023 • 2 min read
From the editor: Farming needs stability

From the editor: Farming needs stability

Show chat is usually a good barometer of how the farming community is feeling at any given time, and it was great to get out and speak to visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show last week.  

clock 21 July 2023 • 2 min read
Dairy Talk - Claire Eastham 'I wonder if these dry spells might lead to innovation?'

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Dairy Talk - Claire Eastham 'I wonder if these dry spells might lead to innovation?'

After starting my last article with ‘well the sun is finally shining’, this time I’ll begin by saying ‘hurrah it has finally rained! Farmers and the weather, eh?!

clock 20 July 2023 • 3 min read
Good Evans: "Good job they weren't here in the autumn when the rats are on the move"

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Good Evans: "Good job they weren't here in the autumn when the rats are on the move"

This month Roger Evans discusses the positives and negatives of Bank Holidays, his experience with IT and emailing, and when might not be a good time to call in a vet. 

clock 19 July 2023 • 4 min read
Farming Matters: Dan Sodergren - 'The industry is standing on the edge of a revolution'

Farming Matters: Dan Sodergren - 'The industry is standing on the edge of a revolution'

As someone who has spoken at events such as the AHDB AgriLeader forum, I have witnessed first hand the enthusiasm and curiosity surrounding new technologies in agriculture.

clock 16 July 2023 • 3 min read
In Your Field: Kate Rowell - 'Out of our four children, only one is likely to farm'

In your field

In Your Field: Kate Rowell - 'Out of our four children, only one is likely to farm'

I was lucky enough to be among those invited to attend St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh to witness the King being presented with the Honours of Scotland (our Crown jewels), and it was a truly memorable experience.

clock 15 July 2023 • 2 min read