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From the editor: While politicians gear up for change, farming needs to keep reminding them of its vital role

Politics

From the editor: While politicians gear up for change, farming needs to keep reminding them of its vital role

This week from 草榴社区 Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

clock 05 September 2024 鈥� 2 min read
James Robinson: "There are still thousands of farms in old HLS agreements, some of which were started over 15 years ago"

Politics

James Robinson: "There are still thousands of farms in old HLS agreements, some of which were started over 15 years ago"

After fronting a successful farmer-led campaign to allow more farms into Higher-Tier Scheme agreements, FG columnist James Robinson welcomed Government officials on-farm to discuss just how important this is

clock 02 September 2024 鈥� 5 min read
In your field: Alan Carter - "You might as well have put the badgers in a jacket and hat walking next to Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle"

In your field

In your field: Alan Carter - "You might as well have put the badgers in a jacket and hat walking next to Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle"

Alan Carter farms in partnership with his parents, Paul and Christine, on a 162 hectare (400-acre), 400-cow dairy unit at Constantine, Cornwall, with 130 milking cows, supplying Saputo. Alan, also a Parish Councillor, and his wife Sarah, have two children, Ross and Dana

clock 27 August 2024 鈥� 3 min read
Emma Gray's farming life: "Scottish National Sheepdog trials is around the corner...Rumours are it is to be held on Scots blackies - my nemesis"

Blogs

Emma Gray's farming life: "Scottish National Sheepdog trials is around the corner...Rumours are it is to be held on Scots blackies - my nemesis"

In the first of a new blog series with Emma Gray, the renowned sheepdog trialler talks organic lambs, relentless rain and preparing to face Blackface sheep

clock 23 August 2024 鈥� 2 min read
From the editor: "It is revealed that 34 people lost their lives on UK farms in the past year. That is 34 families whose lives have been changed forever"

Blogs

From the editor: "It is revealed that 34 people lost their lives on UK farms in the past year. That is 34 families whose lives have been changed forever"

This week from head of news and business Alex Black

clock 26 July 2024 鈥� 2 min read
Letters: Red Tractor interim chair apologises for auction mart remark

Blogs

Letters: Red Tractor interim chair apologises for auction mart remark

This week's letter from Red Tractor's Interim Chair Alistair Mackintosh

clock 17 July 2024 鈥� 1 min read
Letters: Organic farming needs to up its game

Farm Business

Letters: Organic farming needs to up its game

This week's letters from 草榴社区 Guardian readers

clock 17 July 2024 鈥� 2 min read
Sarah Spencer, land manager at Balance Power: "How farmers can win from Labour's net zero vision"

Blogs

Sarah Spencer, land manager at Balance Power: "How farmers can win from Labour's net zero vision"

clock 16 July 2024 鈥� 5 min read
Former Red Tractor chair Christine Tacon: "I feeI I have left a job half-finished"

Blogs

Former Red Tractor chair Christine Tacon: "I feeI I have left a job half-finished"

After stepping down from her role as chair as Red Tractor, as the new interim chair Alistair Mackintosh begins his role, Christine Tacon reflects on her time at the top - the highs and the lows

clock 04 July 2024 鈥� 3 min read
General Election blog: Lib Dem leader Ed Davey promises 拢1bn boost for farming and says 'farmers deserve better'

Politics

General Election blog: Lib Dem leader Ed Davey promises 拢1bn boost for farming and says 'farmers deserve better'

In a blog for 草榴社区 Guardian, leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey says the party will provide financial support to farmers

clock 29 May 2024 鈥� 2 min read