CommunitySee all YOUNG FARMERSDaisy Wood: Seeing how others farm is a great investmentI visited Madeira recently to escape the perpetual rain. I spent time walking their unique network of irrigation channels, known as levadas, that weave through the mountains. Next to the… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: New Greyface Dartmoor lamb gets piggybackThis week's photo of a Greyface Dartmoor lamb and ewe is right up there in the cuteness premiere league. The photo was sent in by Amy Griffith, who is livestock… COMMUNITYYoung British shepherds shine in Paris contestFour young British sheep farmers – one from each region – competed in the European Shepherd of the Year final in Paris on Sunday (22 February), showcasing their outstanding technical… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Dead pigeon takes me to new career heightMy primary task one day recently was to clean and unblock a gutter. Nothing remarkable there, you’re probably thinking, but this wasn’t your bog-standard gutter. No, it was one of… BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer 2026 opens for entriesBritain’s Fittest Farmer is back for 2026 and has opened for entries. Qualifying heats are scheduled for June at the Lincolnshire Show and the Cereals event (being held this year… YOUNG FARMERSPeter Gittins: You can’t regulate what you don’t understand“Clueless civil servants sent to farms to learn how they work,” was the headline in the national media. It refers to Defra’s new Baseline Agricultural Training programme – a four-year… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Tabby takes power nap with Charlie FlindtThis week we take a break from lambing to catch up on forty winks with Tabby the cat, chilling with the help of Charlie Flindt’s book as a pillow. It… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Tabby takes power nap with Charlie FlindtThis week we take a break from lambing to catch up on forty winks with Tabby the cat, chilling with the help of Charlie Flindt’s book as a pillow. It… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Staying alive - the first rule of farmingLike many middle-aged farmers who’re lucky enough to still have their old man around, I sometimes worry about mine. Not because he’s losing his marbles yet, you understand. Rather, the… COMMUNITYBook competition seeks farm children’s storiesSmall family farms across England are being invited to share their lived experiences through a new children’s book competition launched by Buck’s Agricultural Project Management and Lamira Studio. The initiative… COMMUNITYFrom hobby sheep to retail success in HerefordshireFrom selling lamb to friends and family in rural Herefordshire to supplying markets and festivals across the region, one farming couple has successfully turned a small flock of sheep into… COMMUNITYFour young UK shepherds to contest European finalsFour young sheep farmers from across the UK will represent their nations at the European Shepherd of the Year competition in Paris, following regional victories. Selected by the National Sheep… COMMUNITYFarmers and villagers unite to save local pubFarmers and residents in Brockweir, a village of 400 on the River Wye in Gloucestershire, have raised £400,000 in less than a year to buy their closed pub and back… COMMUNITYFarmer completes 142-mile walk for mental healthA Herefordshire farmer has completed a 142-mile walk from Ross-on-Wye to London to raise awareness of mental health pressures in farming and support rural communities. Sam Stables, co-founder of We… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSDaisy Wood: Seeing how others farm is a great investmentI visited Madeira recently to escape the perpetual rain. I spent time walking their unique network of irrigation channels, known as levadas, that weave through the mountains. Next to the… YOUNG FARMERSPeter Gittins: You can’t regulate what you don’t understand“Clueless civil servants sent to farms to learn how they work,” was the headline in the national media. It refers to Defra’s new Baseline Agricultural Training programme – a four-year… COMMUNITYFour young UK shepherds to contest European finalsFour young sheep farmers from across the UK will represent their nations at the European Shepherd of the Year competition in Paris, following regional victories. Selected by the National Sheep… YOUNG FARMERSAlasdair Boden: Highland cattle provide an Instagram opportunityWhen picking a breed of livestock there are many factors to consider. The land you have, the available housing, market trends etc. However, there’s a new consideration – how Instagramable… Favourite photo galleries Lambing 2026 Farmlife FramedSee ... Farm Pet Photo Gallery Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Dead pigeon takes me to new career heightMy primary task one day recently was to clean and unblock a gutter. Nothing remarkable there, you’re probably thinking, but this wasn’t your bog-standard gutter. No, it was one of… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Staying alive - the first rule of farmingLike many middle-aged farmers who’re lucky enough to still have their old man around, I sometimes worry about mine. Not because he’s losing his marbles yet, you understand. Rather, the… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: A road trip and a local mart history hitWhen a man reaches a certain stage of life, he must wax lyrical to his offspring about how things used to be when he was nought but a stripling himself.… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: There's (almost) no one like Great GrandmaThe present Mrs Evans recently went away for a fortnight to take part in the Challenge of Rural Leadership course, run by the Worshipful Company of Farmers. Our numerous daughters… Health and wellbeingSee all BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer 2026 opens for entriesBritain’s Fittest Farmer is back for 2026 and has opened for entries. Qualifying heats are scheduled for June at the Lincolnshire Show and the Cereals event (being held this year… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarmer walks 142 miles to highlight mental health pressuresA Herefordshire farmer has begun a 142-mile walk to London to raise awareness of mental health pressures in farming, highlighting isolation and the need for stronger support in rural communities.… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGDemand for mental health support risingDemand for counselling and support services among UK farming communities has risen, prompting charities and researchers to expand services amid rising suicide figures. Scottish farming charity Rsabi has reported a… HEALTH AND WELLBEING1 woman, 10 days, 10,000 cows milked for RabiOne woman will milk 10,000 cows on a journey from Scotland to Cornwall this August, in a 10-day challenge to raise funds for Rabi and highlight pressures facing farmers. Marie… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: New Greyface Dartmoor lamb gets piggybackThis week's photo of a Greyface Dartmoor lamb and ewe is right up there in the cuteness premiere league. The photo was sent in by Amy Griffith, who is livestock… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Tabby takes power nap with Charlie FlindtThis week we take a break from lambing to catch up on forty winks with Tabby the cat, chilling with the help of Charlie Flindt’s book as a pillow. It… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Honey sports natty jumper to keep warmThis week’s photo of the week was sent in by Tanya Earnshaw. It shows her Badger Face Texel, Honey, wearing her new jumper to ward off the winter chill. Tanya… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Football fan lambs enter Pedigree leagueThis week’s photo of pedigree Shropshire ram lambs sniffing their new toy was sent in by Mark Openshaw. Mark produces the 25-strong flock with Yvette Openshaw. 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