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Dairy Talk - Becky Fenton: "Good luck to them both commencing their farming journey"

Dairy

Dairy Talk - Becky Fenton: "Good luck to them both commencing their farming journey"

This year is passing in the blink of an eye and there never seems to be enough hours in the day

clock 20 October 2023 • 3 min read
Chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss: "I know how interested the industry is in the potential to use vaccination to curb this terrible disease of avian influenza"

Blogs

Chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss: "I know how interested the industry is in the potential to use vaccination to curb this terrible disease of avian influenza"

Having attended the recent G7 chief vets forum in Japan, chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss discussed some of the most difficult animal health challenges facing the farming industry today – including avian influenza, African swine fever and antimicrobial resistance

clock 17 October 2023 • 3 min read
Autumn in the countryside: Recipes from Helen Rebanks' new book, The Farmer's Wife

Farm Life

Autumn in the countryside: Recipes from Helen Rebanks' new book, The Farmer's Wife

Autumn is the perfect season to make these cosy recipes from best-selling author, Helen Rebanks

clock 12 October 2023 • 3 min read
From the editor: New Red Tractor module asks producers to 'jump through more costly hoops' without financial benefit

Farm Business

From the editor: New Red Tractor module asks producers to 'jump through more costly hoops' without financial benefit

This week (October 13) from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 12 October 2023 • 2 min read
Letters: Right to roam would be a 'disaster' under Labour

Politics

Letters: Right to roam would be a 'disaster' under Labour

This week's letters from Farmers Guardian readers

clock 11 October 2023 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus: Molly Bampton - 'the days of defeat are enough to knock down even the most passionate and happiest of farmers'

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus: Molly Bampton - 'the days of defeat are enough to knock down even the most passionate and happiest of farmers'

This week's Young Farmer Focus is from Molly Bampton, 22, from Bedfordshire

clock 10 October 2023 • 2 min read
This month on the family farm: 'We had some family trips to the field to see the combine. Nothing better than a car boot tea'

Farm Life

This month on the family farm: 'We had some family trips to the field to see the combine. Nothing better than a car boot tea'

Lowlands farm, in southwest Birmingham, is home to Beth Withers and her husband, Tom. Here, she talks about bringing up her growing family at Lowlands, a beef and sheep farm, and the balance between motherhood and farming

clock 04 October 2023 • 5 min read
In your field: James Robinson - 'as time has gone on, ELMs has been watered down to focus mainly on a broad and shallow approach'

Farm Life

In your field: James Robinson - 'as time has gone on, ELMs has been watered down to focus mainly on a broad and shallow approach'

Not wanting to break with tradition, it is raining outside and not wanting to break with tradition myself, I am writing about it

clock 04 October 2023 • 4 min read
Farming Minister Mark Spencer: "I recognise farmers need money to invest into their farms right now, as well as investment for the future"

Politics

Farming Minister Mark Spencer: "I recognise farmers need money to invest into their farms right now, as well as investment for the future"

Mr Spencer, speaking at the World Agri-Tech Summit, announced the Government's approach to agri-tech and how it can be used as a vehicle to address the challenges faced by farmers, growers and agri-businesses

clock 02 October 2023 • 4 min read
Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive Christopher Price: "Native breeds are a natural fit for diversification"

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Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive Christopher Price: "Native breeds are a natural fit for diversification"

Mr Price explained why native breeds are well suited to diversification with on-farm restaurants, cafes and farm shops

clock 01 October 2023 • 2 min read