CommunitySee all YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: Memorial is a reminder that life is preciousIf there was ever a question of how much farming can unite people, the answer is plain to see at any rural funeral. The loss of a dear friend (for… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Ted makes a stand at Beverley protestThis week’s Photo of the Week is courtesy of young Ted, who was in attendance at the recent tractor protests at Beverley Westwood in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The… COMMUNITYWelsh farmhouse kitchens set to cook breakfasts for charityFarmhouse kitchens, cafes and village halls across Wales are set to fill the air with the smell of breakfast for charity once again. Hosted by Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW)… COMMUNITYCity students discover cutting-edge farm tech at LammaMore than thirty Year 9 students from Birmingham’s city centre gained hands-on experience with high-tech farming machinery at Lamma, in an initiative intended to introduce young people to the agricultural… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: My new rewilding idea is for the crater goodOne of my new year’s resolutions for last year was to read more books. I set myself the heady target of one a month – and smashed it by ending… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGAgricultural alliance set to support mental healthA new coalition focused on mental health support is being launched, aiming to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to services for both agricultural workers and their advisers. The… YOUNG FARMERSNFU Cymru 'next generation' intake soughtProactive, enthusiastic young farmers are being sought for a new intake for NFU Cymru’s Next Generation Development Group. 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Although out-of-reach grease nipples… YOUNG FARMERSMolly Biddell: Why we need to redefine the word 'productive'“Our farmland is pretty poor – very unproductive” was a phrase frequently thrown around at our kitchen table when I was younger. So poor, in fact, that my grandparents debated… Favourite photo galleries Christmas on the farm 2024 Farmlife FramedSee ... Farming memories Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: My new rewilding idea is for the crater goodOne of my new year’s resolutions for last year was to read more books. I set myself the heady target of one a month – and smashed it by ending… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Reeves' double trouble delivers special giftOf all of us, who do you think had the best Christmas? The writers of Gavin & Stacey, perhaps, after 12.5 million viewers eagerly tuned in to see Barry's and… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: A better farming year? 2025 has its work cut outWell, goodbye 2024. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Like most of us at New Year, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the 12 months that… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: It's beginning to sound a lot like ChristmasContrary to popular wisdom, there are a great many downsides to having children. There are the noise levels, obviously. During the recent Storm Darragh, when the multiple strong-minded females I… Health and wellbeingSee all HEALTH AND WELLBEINGAgricultural alliance set to support mental healthA new coalition focused on mental health support is being launched, aiming to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to services for both agricultural workers and their advisers. The… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarm Doctor: What to do when you have the fluWe’re in the midst of flu season, when coughs, colds, and “the flu” are at their peak, often lingering for what feels like weeks and potentially disrupting farm businesses. Influenza,… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGRural champion raises £3,000 for mental health charityThe importance of looking after your mental health through exercise was highlighted when Trystan Lloyd, from Lyft Club in west Wales, set himself the challenge to complete 24 workouts in… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGCollaborative support: 3 charities tackle farming crisesAs pressure mounts on the farming sector, three key rural charities are working together to ensure farmers, crofters and their families receive the support they need to build resilience and… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Ted makes a stand at Beverley protestThis week’s Photo of the Week is courtesy of young Ted, who was in attendance at the recent tractor protests at Beverley Westwood in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Swales in the snowAs temperatures plummeted this week across the country, father/daughter team Richard and Victoria Woodsworth at Brownhill Farm in the Yorkshire Dales set about moving their Swaledale sheep flock and herd… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Beacon of hope illuminates HighlandsThis week, our Photo of the Week features Scottish hill farmers joining others across the country in lighting beacons to illuminate hilltops and fields as a visible symbol of opposition… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Sheep and dog duo step in for SantaWe hope all of our readers have had a Merry Christmas. Although it would be hard to beat Greyface Dartmoor William and English Pointer Hector's, who seem to have been… Most popular this week
