CommunitySee all HEALTH AND WELLBEINGAustralian farmers front new mental health campaignFarmers speaking openly about depression, grief and isolation are at the heart of a new Australian campaign that could offer lessons for UK agriculture. The five-part video series, developed by… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFemale farmers invited to shape wellbeing projectWomen farmers in Wales are being encouraged to help shape a new wellbeing project exploring how creative activities can strengthen social connections across the farming community. Researchers are keen to… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: UK farming should be more Accrington StanleyThere’s nothing like having to sit through tedious adverts on commercial TV stations to make you appreciate the BBC. Does anyone buy the products they’re peddling? If anything, the majority… YOUNG FARMERSCornish schoolboy launches dairy business aged 13A Cornish teenager has turned his ambition of becoming a dairy farmer into reality by launching his own milk business at the age of 13. Charlie Sawle, from St Agnes,… FARMLIFE FRAMED7 glorious Harvest Photo Competition entries so farPhotos are flying in for this year’s Farmers Weekly harvest photo competition, in what is an extremely dry harvest. With more than 300 uploads to the gallery so far, there’s plenty of… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGOver 100 farmers access free cancer screening at NSA eventMore than 100 farmers received free cancer health checks at this week's National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event in Malvern, highlighting growing efforts to improve early diagnosis in rural communities.… COMMUNITYRsabi launches summer match-funding appealScottish farming charity Rsabi is urging supporters to take advantage of a summer fundraising campaign that will see every donation doubled as it celebrates 25 years of its confidential helpline.… COMMUNITYRsabi launches summer match-funding appealScottish farming charity Rsabi is urging supporters to take advantage of a summer fundraising campaign that will see every donation doubled as it celebrates 25 years of its confidential helpline.… YOUNG FARMERSEmily Lees: Many benefits to stepping away from the farmLike many farmers, I find it surprisingly difficult to leave the farm, especially midweek. It’s all too easy to work late into the evening just to tick off a few… COMMUNITYFarm’s Bomber Oak battles for Tree of the Year crownA remarkable Rutland oak that survived a collision with a Second World War Lancaster bomber is in the running to be crowned the Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year 2026.… COMMUNITY10 auctioneers to embark on novel fundraising 'dash'Ten auctioneers from Greenslade Taylor Hunt at Sedgemoor Auction Centre, Somerset, are embarking on a charity fundraiser with a difference next Tuesday (28 July). Setting off in pairs from the… COMMUNITYHawkstone Choir takes to the studio for first album recordingsThe Hawkstone Farmers Choir has hit the recording studio this week to start work on what will be its debut album. The choir, made up of about 40 farmers and… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: A killer location for a farming proposalHopeless old romantic that I am, I very much enjoy reading about fellow farmers' elaborate wedding proposal efforts. Love must be in the air, because there’s been a plethora of… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarm Safety Week recognises four safety championsFour farm safety champions from across the UK have been recognised for their efforts to improve safety in agriculture as this year's Farm Safety Week draws to a close. The… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSCornish schoolboy launches dairy business aged 13A Cornish teenager has turned his ambition of becoming a dairy farmer into reality by launching his own milk business at the age of 13. Charlie Sawle, from St Agnes,… YOUNG FARMERSEmily Lees: Many benefits to stepping away from the farmLike many farmers, I find it surprisingly difficult to leave the farm, especially midweek. It’s all too easy to work late into the evening just to tick off a few… YOUNG FARMERSDaisy Wood: Farmers are key to better research outcomesOne of the most interesting parts of my role as a knowledge transfer manager is translating academic research into practical information that farmers and processors can actually use. Sitting between… YOUNG FARMERSBeef farmer uses Miss Manchester title to promote industryA young beef farmer has spoken of her determination to use her Miss Manchester title to promote British farming and challenge outdated stereotypes about women in agriculture. Clare Hopwood, 25,… Britain's Fittest FarmerSee all BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERExplore the Maxam rangeMAXAM: Premium agricultural tyre solutions at the right value Performance you can rely on MAXAM is a global leader in specialty tyres, known for delivering durable, high-performance solutions built to… BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer: Mind and muscle put to the testThe finalists for Britain’s Fittest Farmer are preparing for the last leg of the competition and, as every year, that means they will be judged on more than physical ability. … Favourite photo galleries Farmlife FramedSee ... Farm Pet Photo Gallery Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: UK farming should be more Accrington StanleyThere’s nothing like having to sit through tedious adverts on commercial TV stations to make you appreciate the BBC. Does anyone buy the products they’re peddling? If anything, the majority… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: A killer location for a farming proposalHopeless old romantic that I am, I very much enjoy reading about fellow farmers' elaborate wedding proposal efforts. Love must be in the air, because there’s been a plethora of… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Harvest, and other ways to embarrass daughtersI’ve always wished I could be truly elite at something. Imagine how it feels to stride to the crease at Lord's and nonchalantly flick a 90mph fast ball over the… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Bales, barbecues and batting collapsesI’m back. I’d like to say I’ve been on holiday to the Mediterranean and spent the last few weeks sunning myself by a pool while taking full advantage of an… Health and wellbeingSee all HEALTH AND WELLBEINGHealth Hub helps farmers prioritise their wellbeingFarmers are notoriously bad at seeking help with their health – and rural communities are disadvantaged by poor access to services. Now, the new Exmoor Rural Health Hub (ERHH) at… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGSuicide prevention campaign targets farming communitiesA new suicide prevention campaign is encouraging farmers to look out for one another and have open conversations about mental health. Launched by suicide prevention charity Papyrus at the Great… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGPoor physical health: The hidden farm safety riskFarm safety messaging has long focused on the obvious dangers of agriculture – moving machinery, handling livestock and working at height. Those risks remain very real, but for many farmers,… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFirst-generation farmer shares mental health insightsIn a quiet corner of Norfolk, Olivia Shave is redefining what it means to be a sustainable producer. The founder of Eco Ewe and the 2024 National Women in Agriculture… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMED7 glorious Harvest Photo Competition entries so farPhotos are flying in for this year’s Farmers Weekly harvest photo competition, in what is an extremely dry harvest. With more than 300 uploads to the gallery so far, there’s plenty of… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Dolly and Annie make winning teamThis week’s Photo of the Week features Dolly McNamara, aged eight, winning first prize in the young handler contest at the Essex Young Farmers Show with her Limousin cow Annie.… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Yarrow the bull chillin' in the sunshineThis week's photo was submitted by Darren Becskehazy, head of cows at Herring Farm in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It shows Yarrow, a Lincoln Red bull – one of the 80-strong… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Why have one when you can have two...This week’s Photo of the Week is from contractor Clare Sansum of AG Sansum & Sons Ltd. 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