CommunitySee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: 8 predictions for farming in 30 years' timeI made my annual trip to the Oxford Farming Conference recently, and as ever, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was lovely to catch up with friends, old and new, and… COMMUNITYFarmer's wool looming workshops unite Welsh communitiesWhat started as a pastime in the “she-shed” during the Covid lockdowns in 2020 has not only become a hobby for North Wales beef and sheep farmer Olwen Ford, but… YOUNG FARMERSEmily Lees: Resilience is lived rather than taught on farmsJanuary is the time of year when the weight of the winter routine begins to press a little heavier. The weather often turns for the worse, and morale can dip,… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Snow is no match for Shetland eweHeavy snow in Aberdeenshire has seen farmers out clearing snow, schools closing and the council declaring a major incident. The weather is no laughing matter for farmers battling the snow… COMMUNITYCaerphilly farmer plans marathon record wearing welliesA farmer is aiming to break a Guinness World Record by running a half-marathon in wellington boots to raise funds for a farming mental health charity. Neil Johnson, from Caerphilly,… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Why our household is always braced for impactIs anyone else married to a hideously clumsy oaf? You have my heartfelt sympathies if you are, and particularly if your offspring have also inherited the dubious trait. This isn’t… COMMUNITYPrince William talks farmer mental health in HerefordshireThe Prince of Wales visited a family farm in Herefordshire to highlight the importance of mental health support within the farming community. Prince William, who became patron of Herefordshire-based charity… COMMUNITYPrince William talks farmer mental health in HerefordshireThe Prince of Wales visited a family farm in Herefordshire to highlight the importance of mental health support within the farming community. Prince William, who became patron of Herefordshire-based charity… COMMUNITY£120,000 social farming grants announced in Northern IrelandMore than £120,000 has been awarded to 15 social farms across Northern Ireland after the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) announced its 2025-26 capital grant scheme to… COMMUNITYYorks ag engineer shares epic US harvest experienceA Yorkshire agricultural engineer crossed nine US states in eight months in 2025, working long harvest days with a Kansas-based family firm to experience American agriculture at scale. Oliver Vance,… COMMUNITYPlough Sunday celebrates farming at Ripon CathedralFarmers’ contribution to food production and countryside management was marked at Ripon Cathedral, where the Yorkshire Agricultural Society supported the annual Plough Sunday Service. The service took place on Sunday… YOUNG FARMERSDaisy Wood: Public rarely appreciate 'story of care'No two livestock farms look the same – breeds, systems, scale, housing and grazing all vary. But there is one striking constant: the level of care farmers give their animals.… COMMUNITYCharities launch winter funds to aid farming familiesScottish and UK farming charities have announced new winter support funds for early 2026, responding to severe weather and rising living costs affecting agricultural families. The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Braving the snow drifts in AberdeenshireOur Photo of the Week this week shows Stuart Gauld snow ploughing in Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. Emma Gauld sent in the photo, braving the deep snow to get the perfect… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSEmily Lees: Resilience is lived rather than taught on farmsJanuary is the time of year when the weight of the winter routine begins to press a little heavier. The weather often turns for the worse, and morale can dip,… YOUNG FARMERSDaisy Wood: Public rarely appreciate 'story of care'No two livestock farms look the same – breeds, systems, scale, housing and grazing all vary. But there is one striking constant: the level of care farmers give their animals.… YOUNG FARMERSFarmer’s son wins world karting crown in BahrainA 12-year-old farmer’s son from Lincolnshire has been crowned Mini Max world karting champion after representing Team UK at the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Bahrain. Young sheep farmer… YOUNG FARMERSPeter Gittins: Batters' review must be turned into actionI was pleased to read Minette Batters’ Farm Profitability Review. It is refreshing to see an inquiry handled by Baroness Batters, who has, on the whole, done a great service… Favourite photo galleries Lambing 2026 Farmlife FramedSee ... Farm Pet Photo Gallery Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: 8 predictions for farming in 30 years' timeI made my annual trip to the Oxford Farming Conference recently, and as ever, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was lovely to catch up with friends, old and new, and… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Why our household is always braced for impactIs anyone else married to a hideously clumsy oaf? You have my heartfelt sympathies if you are, and particularly if your offspring have also inherited the dubious trait. This isn’t… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Healthy argument for giving UK cheese a chanceI’m writing this during that strange hinterland period between Christmas and new year. I couldn’t tell you the date, or even what day of the week it is. I had… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: All the right ingredients for a happy new yearWe all know you have to be an eternal optimist to be a farmer, and a quick look back at my first column of 2025 reminds me that I had… Health and wellbeingSee all COMMUNITYPrince William talks farmer mental health in HerefordshireThe Prince of Wales visited a family farm in Herefordshire to highlight the importance of mental health support within the farming community. Prince William, who became patron of Herefordshire-based charity… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGLevel the Field survey reveals widespread physical challengesFarming has always demanded physical resilience. But Farmers Weekly’s latest research suggests that for many in the industry, resilience is no longer about strength or stamina – it is about… LIVESTOCKHow off-farm pursuits are benefiting two livestock farmsA change is as good as a rest, the saying goes, and getting away from the farm to do something completely different is a great way to recharge the batteries.… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGKnitting campaign raises money for farming charityCreating woolly hats and bobbles has been keeping rural communities across Wales busy, helping maintain good mental health while the sound of knitting needles and chatter fills the air. Knitting… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Snow is no match for Shetland eweHeavy snow in Aberdeenshire has seen farmers out clearing snow, schools closing and the council declaring a major incident. The weather is no laughing matter for farmers battling the snow… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Braving the snow drifts in AberdeenshireOur Photo of the Week this week shows Stuart Gauld snow ploughing in Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. Emma Gauld sent in the photo, braving the deep snow to get the perfect… FARMLIFE FRAMEDFW Photo Comp 2025: Overall winner and runners-up crownedThe judges had a tough job whittling down the thousands of entries to our Photo Competition to just these images, selected from the top shots in each of the seven… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Minty the ewe and friends enjoy their hayThis heartwarming (if not hand-warming) scene of Minty chowing down her hay was taken by Wendy Pink. Wendy took the photo on her smallholding near Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire, during the Pembrokeshire… Most popular this week
