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Twenty years ago this spring saw the formation of Farmers For Action. To mark the anniversary, Farmers Guardian spoke to its leader David Handley about why the organisation remains relevant two decades on.

The first reaction to lockdown has been how grateful we are to have been categorised as part of the food chain and have remained open throughout this very trying period.

A petition calling on Government to put laws in place to prevent UK food standards being undermined by future imports has received more than one million signatures.

With research showing shoppers want to buy British more than before the pandemic, Morrisons has been selling thousands of food boxes stocked with home-produced food.

Demand for local produce continues to rise across the country and, given the backdrop of political and social trends, many farmers are taking the opportunity to be proud of their produce’s heritage. Danusia Osiowy finds out more.

From 5am August 6 - 5am August 7, 2020, 24 Hours in Farming will be back, taking to social media to show the world what British farmers do. Will you be there?

Targeting oilseed rape crops on more fertile fields and more extensive use of manures could help crops better cope with the challenges of cabbage stem flea beetle, says Suffolk farm manager, Simon Eddell.

On August 9th farmers united to take part in last year’s record-breaking 24 Hours in Farming campaign aiming to highlight the work of the agricultural sector.

Once again farmers across the UK are ready for agriculture’s biggest online event of the year to commence, as 24 Hours in Farming is back.

Grassroot farmers across the country are getting involved with #Farm24 and pledging their support for British farming.