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Dairy Matters - Braced for an uncertain future

Dairy

Dairy Matters - Braced for an uncertain future

Michael Oakes, dairy farmers and NFU dairy board chair, discusses the findings of the NFU's recent Dairy Production Intentions survey

clock 25 September 2023 • 5 min read
From the editor: 'A meat tax was never a policy in the first place - it's like saying I have cancelled my plans to stop eating steak' 

Blogs

From the editor: 'A meat tax was never a policy in the first place - it's like saying I have cancelled my plans to stop eating steak' 

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley (September 22)

clock 25 September 2023 • 3 min read
In your field: Amy Wilkinson - 'It's all Jeremy Clarkson's fault…'

Farm Life

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - 'It's all Jeremy Clarkson's fault…'

The rather soggy harvest of 2023 is coming to a close. Well, I hope it is all in the shed by the time this is published anyway. It has definitely been a long one.

clock 22 September 2023 • 2 min read
Dairy Talk - Gemma Smale-Rowland: "This summer has seen some huge efforts by people to bring mental health awareness to the fore"

Dairy

Dairy Talk - Gemma Smale-Rowland: "This summer has seen some huge efforts by people to bring mental health awareness to the fore"

clock 21 September 2023 • 3 min read
Congratulations to Matthew Elston and Maria Warne-Elston on their wedding

Farm Life

Congratulations to Matthew Elston and Maria Warne-Elston on their wedding

Congratulations to Matthew Elston and Maria Warne-Elston who got married in July 2023

clock 21 September 2023 • 1 min read
From the editor: 'no doubt the Government is on a charm offensive with the farming fraternity'

Politics

From the editor: 'no doubt the Government is on a charm offensive with the farming fraternity'

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley (September 15)

clock 18 September 2023 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Emily Black: "There was no other option than to head out and help my brother with the day-to-day running of the farm"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Emily Black: "There was no other option than to head out and help my brother with the day-to-day running of the farm"

Emily Black, 20, is a dairy and arable farmer in Thornhill, Stirling

clock 15 September 2023 • 3 min read
Defra Shadow Secretary Steve Reed - 'Labour will back British farmers and give them their future back'

Politics

Defra Shadow Secretary Steve Reed - 'Labour will back British farmers and give them their future back'

The new Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on Labour's plans to back British farmers

clock 13 September 2023 • 4 min read
Talking policy with Matt Culley: Issues with access to seed treatments, EAMUs and parallel imports are largely administrative

Arable

Talking policy with Matt Culley: Issues with access to seed treatments, EAMUs and parallel imports are largely administrative

clock 10 September 2023 • 3 min read
From the editor: 'Even if takes a bit longer to do a job, keeping you and your family safe is always key'

Farm Safety

From the editor: 'Even if takes a bit longer to do a job, keeping you and your family safe is always key'

This week's blog is from Alex Black, Farmers Guardian's head of news and business.

clock 08 September 2023 • 2 min read