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Olivia Midgley

Articles by Olivia Midgley

From the editor: Good intentions, but road to net zero is not all tree-lined

From the editor: Good intentions, but road to net zero is not all tree-lined

Tree are often seen as the miracle cure to the climate emergency and it looks as though the Welsh Government has fallen into that trap.

clock 28 July 2023 • 2 min read
Week 10 - Byelections, Grant Funding, Black Sea grain deal

Weekly Digest

Week 10 - Byelections, Grant Funding, Black Sea grain deal

clock 23 July 2023 • 4 min read
Farming Matters: Denise Wilkinson - 'There should be more emphasis on skills and training'

Farming Matters: Denise Wilkinson - 'There should be more emphasis on skills and training'

Denise Wilkinson is head of agriculture and estates at HCR Hewitsons.

clock 23 July 2023 • 2 min read
In Your Field: Ian Garnett - 'Second cut silage was proving challenging'

In your field

In Your Field: Ian Garnett - 'Second cut silage was proving challenging'

Well, we wanted rain and now we arguably have a little too much. Combines in Cheshire have hardly turned a wheel.

clock 22 July 2023 • 2 min read
In Your Field: Kate Beavan - 'We ate haggis, watched shearing, saw lots of kilts, and made new friends'

In your field

In Your Field: Kate Beavan - 'We ate haggis, watched shearing, saw lots of kilts, and made new friends'

It's showtime. We finally ticked the Highland Show off our wish list. We have never been before, but with the Golden Shears being hosted there this year, coupled with Sam shearing in Scotland, it seemed the perfect time to do it.

clock 22 July 2023 • 2 min read
From the editor: Farming needs stability

From the editor: Farming needs stability

Show chat is usually a good barometer of how the farming community is feeling at any given time, and it was great to get out and speak to visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show last week.  

clock 21 July 2023 • 2 min read
Week 09 - Farm Safety Week, Legislation for dairy sector, Great Yorkshire Show

Weekly Digest

Week 09 - Farm Safety Week, Legislation for dairy sector, Great Yorkshire Show

clock 16 July 2023 • 3 min read
In Your Field: Kate Rowell - 'Out of our four children, only one is likely to farm'

In your field

In Your Field: Kate Rowell - 'Out of our four children, only one is likely to farm'

I was lucky enough to be among those invited to attend St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh to witness the King being presented with the Honours of Scotland (our Crown jewels), and it was a truly memorable experience.

clock 15 July 2023 • 2 min read
In Your Field: Amy Wilkinson - 'They arrive outside as man and wife - to a pitchfork-wielding mob'

In your field

In Your Field: Amy Wilkinson - 'They arrive outside as man and wife - to a pitchfork-wielding mob'

clock 15 July 2023 • 3 min read
Week 08 - Meat processors, Funding for sheep sector, Milk prices

Weekly Digest

Week 08 - Meat processors, Funding for sheep sector, Milk prices

clock 09 July 2023 • 5 min read