CommunitySee all YOUNG FARMERSFW Awards: Meet the 2026 Young Farmer of the Year finalistsThese three next-generation farmers, all under the age of 30, are accelerating progress on their family farms, strengthening profitability and steering the business towards a positive future. See also: FW… 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… YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: There's no shame in being a part-time farmerJust a part-time farmer. That’s me, apparently. Although it’s not said as an insult, I do have to wonder if there is such a thing. Does it just mean someone… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGYoung farmworker completes 320-mile charity challengeA farmworker who has come through the care system has completed a 320-mile walk, helping raise thousands of pounds to support disadvantaged young people. Walking in aid of Jamie’s Farm,… COMMUNITYFunding window to open for school visits to farmsFarmers are being urged to apply for educational access funding when Defra’s latest Capital Grants scheme opens in July, helping more schoolchildren experience life on working farms. The reopening of… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Modest but mighty – the Little Grey Fergie at 80If I asked you to name the most iconic representation of 20th-century agriculture, what would you say? Land girls, perhaps? The Smithfield Show? The Holstein Friesian cow? Farmers Weekly’s legendary… YOUNG FARMERSTesco extends 'future farmer' programmeTesco has renewed its support for young farmers by extending its Future Farmer Programme with Harper Adams University for another three years. The programme aims to help develop the next… COMMUNITYYoung farmer nears finish line in epic charity run for dadYoung farmer Will Sercombe is just days away from completing an extraordinary 870-mile run from John O’Groats to Land’s End in memory of his late father, Charles, while raising vital… YOUNG FARMERSTesco extends 'future farmer' programmeTesco has renewed its support for young farmers by extending its Future Farmer Programme with Harper Adams University for another three years. The programme aims to help develop the next… BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer 2026: The leaderboards revealedThe leaderboards are in after two hotly contested qualifiers, fought on 10 June at Cereals and 17 June at the Lincolnshire Show by more than 100 farmers. Returning to head… COMMUNITYSchoolboy artist captures 'Cheerful Charlie' in new portraitVisitors to the Lincolnshire Show (17-18 June) watched a portrait of Clarkson’s Farm adviser Charlie Ireland come to life over two days on a school stand. The artwork, created live… YOUNG FARMERSBen Blacker: It's a 'no' for now to diversificationJune is the month when I start questioning whether arable farming on its own is still enough. Most of my days are spent roguing crops for weeds. It’s hard, repetitive… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGClarkson urges men to ‘get checked’ after cancer diagnosisJeremy Clarkson has revealed he is in remission from prostate cancer and urged others not to ignore routine checks after his diagnosis was caught early. The broadcaster and Diddly Squat… ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWFarmers urged to reclaim food storyFarmers need to become stronger advocates for their industry as public understanding of food production continues to decline, delegates at a Royal Highland Show event heard. Addressing Women in Agriculture… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSFW Awards: Meet the 2026 Young Farmer of the Year finalistsThese three next-generation farmers, all under the age of 30, are accelerating progress on their family farms, strengthening profitability and steering the business towards a positive future. See also: FW… COMMUNITYLittle Grey Fergies raise more than £40,000 for cancer charityTwo restored Ferguson TE20 “Little Grey Fergie” tractors have completed a week-long journey the length of Wales, raising more than £40,000 for Cancer Research Wales. Named Sion and Sian, the… YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: There's no shame in being a part-time farmerJust a part-time farmer. That’s me, apparently. Although it’s not said as an insult, I do have to wonder if there is such a thing. Does it just mean someone… YOUNG FARMERSTesco extends 'future farmer' programmeTesco has renewed its support for young farmers by extending its Future Farmer Programme with Harper Adams University for another three years. The programme aims to help develop the next… Britain's Fittest FarmerSee all BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer 2026: The leaderboards revealedThe leaderboards are in after two hotly contested qualifiers, fought on 10 June at Cereals and 17 June at the Lincolnshire Show by more than 100 farmers. Returning to head… BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain's Fittest Farmer: Enter your team for new eventWith the first Britain’s Fittest Farmer qualifiers fast approaching on 10 June at Cereals, held at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm, there is still time to enter Britain’s Fittest Farm… Favourite photo galleries Farmlife FramedSee ... Farm Pet Photo Gallery Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Modest but mighty – the Little Grey Fergie at 80If I asked you to name the most iconic representation of 20th-century agriculture, what would you say? Land girls, perhaps? The Smithfield Show? The Holstein Friesian cow? Farmers Weekly’s legendary… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Why I choose farm show Romo over FomoIn my younger days, before I was utterly worn down by the herculean task of parenting numerous adolescent daughters while attempting to make a living from tenant farming, I’d regularly… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Forage, ferrying and a few favours called inIn the illustrious 92-year history of the nation’s most popular and prestigious farming publication, I doubt anyone’s ever started a column with a fervent expression of love for the legendary… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Chwilboeth chaos and sweaty silage camaraderieI’m writing this on the hottest day of the year (so far). It’s 31C outside, which is a temperature everyone knows Welsh people biologically cannot function in, so I’ve hastily… Health and wellbeingSee all 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… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGVideo: Agri Aid choir performs Friends anthem at CerealsA choir made up of farming influencers and schoolchildren struck a chord at Cereals, raising awareness of mental health challenges in agriculture and funds for the Farming Community Network (FCN).… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarmers in Wales raise £1,980 for Prostate CymruFarmers in Wales have raised almost £2,000 for Prostate Cymru to help fund awareness campaigns, improve access to testing and treatment, and support men and families affected by prostate cancer.… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGHow on-farm adaptations are helping ease physical strainBad backs, bad necks, bad knees, bad shoulders. For many farmers, problems like these are simply part of the job – the result of years spent lifting, carrying, bending and… Videos and photo storiesSee all 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. It shows the contractors silaging at Cattle Country Farm Park, an open farm… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Stunning shot epitomises forage harvestThis week's photo comes from keen photographer James Gritton and features a John Deere forager at work on Rushey Fields Farm, Leicestershire. This gorgeous photo shows off spring forest harvesting… Most popular this week
