CommunitySee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Rugby, banter and hedging: A farmer's fixI’ve done a few things that have improved my mental wellbeing lately. Admittedly, the experts might not prescribe going to a rugby match with old Harper Adams friends, drinking way… YOUNG FARMERSYoung farmers head to Westminster to debate regen farmingDozens of young farmers descended on Parliament to take part in a debate on whether regenerative farming can feed the nation. Committee Room 14 in the House of Commons served… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGHow a Welsh livestock mart kept its social heartWhen Tregaron Livestock Mart’s café was threatened with closure, many feared it was the end of an era. To some, it was simply another rural service under pressure. But for… YOUNG FARMERSEmily Lees: Calving success isn’t always measured by survivalAfter nearly three years on farm, I finally faced my first very premature calf. We run a spring-calving herd, starting in March, ready to turn mother and baby out onto… COMMUNITYHelmet giveaway in quad bike safety driveMore than 100 crash helmets are being given to farmers and crofters across Scotland as part of a quad bike safety campaign launched by the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Belgian Blue stands out from the crowdThis week’s photo of a 12-day-old Belgian Blue-sired calf was sent in by Aisling Cooney in County Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland. The family farm has a herd of Friesian,… COMMUNITYLondon rescue centre seeks rural homes for petsBattersea Cats and Dogs Home is calling for rural households to rehome independent cats and selected dog breeds suited to farms and countryside properties across the UK. The charity is… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Unions, reunions and casual sock-watchingI’m writing this in a trendy café at a bustling Birmingham New Street Station. I like Birmingham a lot. The people are warm and friendly (the lady behind the counter… COMMUNITYPenwith farm gate: The story of a Cornish iconCornwall-based retired blacksmith Peter Parkinson has traced the origins of a distinctive iron farm gate, linking its design to the 1880s and the region’s granite-posted fields. Ten years ago, Peter… COMMUNITYFarmers highlight importance of prostate cancer health checksTwo Aberdeenshire farmers are urging men to seek prostate cancer checks, sharing their personal experiences through charity-backed videos to promote early diagnosis within Scotland’s agricultural community. Pat Machray, president of… 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… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSYoung farmers head to Westminster to debate regen farmingDozens of young farmers descended on Parliament to take part in a debate on whether regenerative farming can feed the nation. Committee Room 14 in the House of Commons served… YOUNG FARMERSEmily Lees: Calving success isn’t always measured by survivalAfter nearly three years on farm, I finally faced my first very premature calf. We run a spring-calving herd, starting in March, ready to turn mother and baby out onto… 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… Favourite photo galleries Lambing 2026 Farmlife FramedSee ... 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Not because he’s losing his marbles yet, you understand. Rather, the… Health and wellbeingSee all HEALTH AND WELLBEINGHow a Welsh livestock mart kept its social heartWhen Tregaron Livestock Mart’s café was threatened with closure, many feared it was the end of an era. To some, it was simply another rural service under pressure. But for… 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… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Belgian Blue stands out from the crowdThis week’s photo of a 12-day-old Belgian Blue-sired calf was sent in by Aisling Cooney in County Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland. The family farm has a herd of Friesian,… 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… Most popular this week
