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From the editor: Elections will shape the future of farming in 2024

Blogs

From the editor: Elections will shape the future of farming in 2024

This week from Farmers Guardian's editor Olivia Midgley

clock 11 January 2024 • 2 min read
Heather Stewart on building the farming dream: 'As someone from a non-farming background, this is something I am very proud of'

Careers

Heather Stewart on building the farming dream: 'As someone from a non-farming background, this is something I am very proud of'

Heather Stewart, from Carnlea near Ballymena, is an events officer at the Ulster Farmers' Union

clock 09 January 2024 • 6 min read
Letters: Discuss the history, facts and science of bTB 'without the appeals to emotion'

Livestock

Letters: Discuss the history, facts and science of bTB 'without the appeals to emotion'

This week's letters from FG readers

clock 09 January 2024 • 3 min read
Farming matters: Andy Manson - "Do not rely on the way you have done things previously"

Farm Safety

Farming matters: Andy Manson - "Do not rely on the way you have done things previously"

F arming has always been recognised as a hazardous occupation and sadly its safety record has stagnated over the years, with more deaths and non-fatal injuries each year than any other industry

clock 09 January 2024 • 3 min read
In your field: Amy Wilkinson - 'many farming families may have a matriarch, but ours is truly one of a kind'

Blogs

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - 'many farming families may have a matriarch, but ours is truly one of a kind'

This week from our In your field writer Amy Wilkinson (January 5)

clock 07 January 2024 • 3 min read
In your field: Kate Rowell - 'Levy rates have not changed since 2010, so it is important to assess what resources are required to make sure we can do the job'

Blogs

In your field: Kate Rowell - 'Levy rates have not changed since 2010, so it is important to assess what resources are required to make sure we can do the job'

From this week's In your field writer, Kate Rowell

clock 05 January 2024 • 3 min read
From the editor: 'Defra is well-known for its revolving door - high turnover of staff is a pain for any business'

Blogs

From the editor: 'Defra is well-known for its revolving door - high turnover of staff is a pain for any business'

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley (January 5)

clock 04 January 2024 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus: Amie Bridge - 'I decided to gain some work experience on a commercial farm to build my knowledge in the industry'

Blogs

Young Farmer Focus: Amie Bridge - 'I decided to gain some work experience on a commercial farm to build my knowledge in the industry'

clock 04 January 2024 • 2 min read
From the editor: 'Education allows choice - we might just end up being someone's choice given the chance'

Blogs

From the editor: 'Education allows choice - we might just end up being someone's choice given the chance'

This week from online editor Emily Ashworth

clock 28 December 2023 • 2 min read
James Robinson gives first-hand account of bTB journey: 'Unfortunately we were now under TB restrictions'

Livestock

James Robinson gives first-hand account of bTB journey: 'Unfortunately we were now under TB restrictions'

Cumbrian dairy farmer, James Robinson, has recently entered into bTB restrictions and here he gives a first-hand account of the day the news was delivered and gives an insight into the stigma attached to having a TB breakdown in a supposed ‘clean’ area

clock 27 December 2023 • 6 min read