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With more people engaging with the countryside than ever before, NFU president Minette Batters believes now is the time for British farmers to showcase what they can deliver for society. She tells Olivia Midgley why she is backing #FarmingCAN. 

With the launch of Farmers Guardian campaign #FarmingCAN, Cedric Porter looks at what farming currently does for the world and even better, what more is to come from the industry.

UK farming really does offer so much, and Farming Minister Victoria Prentis highlights this, with food production being the tip of the iceberg. 

Today marks the launch of Farmers Guardian’s #FarmingCAN campaign to showcase what farming delivers for the nation and how it can be a key block as the country rebuilds from the pandemic.

Taking pride in agriculture and all that it contributes to this country is something which comes naturally to most farmers. But, as many will acknowledge, taking that pride and showcasing all farming’s positive assets to a wider audience is one of the industry’s key challenges.

Iain Soutar on the strength of trade.

Meg Elliott on factors affecting confidence.

Zanna Dennis on technology at marts.

Now in its sixth year, the Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health BVD survey provides an interesting snapshot of how the UK is faring in its bid to control BVD. Katie Jones looks at the survey results.

Alastair Brown on the roaring trade at marts.