CommunitySee all YOUNG FARMERSAlasdair Boden: Deer, not sheep, cause ecological carnageSheep have a misplaced reputation for grazing the Lake District fells bare. But it turns out they’re not the biggest culprits. I recently heard it’s estimated there are now more deer than sheep in the Lake District fells. Is this a problem?… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring drilling progresses well in KinlossFine April weather has allowed spring drilling to make good progress in Kinloss, Moray, at Newton of Struthers. In the photo, taken by Claire Rhind, farmer and contractor Grant Rhind… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Pressure, pitches and the perils of farmingThe great Australian all-rounder Keith Miller, who’d flown Mosquito fighter-bombers in multiple missions over mainland Europe during the war, was asked by Michael Parkinson many years later about the pressure… BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer judge's no-nonsense training tipsEntries are flooding in for Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2026, and as the competition gears up, head judge Will Arden offers practical, no-nonsense training tips to build the strength, stamina, and… YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: Is highlighting farming issues off-putting?It’s a sunny morning on the round trip to feed the ewes, and Jeremy Vine’s debate show is on the radio. The topic? The effects of the current world problems… YOUNG FARMERSYoung farmers to showcase island life through community muralYoung farmers on the Isle of Wight are set to capture the island’s farming landscape in a new community mural, offering a creative platform to reflect everyday rural life. The… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Yoda the farm cat oversees lambingYoda the farm cat – so called because her ears stuck out flat when she was a kitten – loves nothing more than keeping an eye on things at lambing… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Yoda the farm cat oversees lambingYoda the farm cat – so called because her ears stuck out flat when she was a kitten – loves nothing more than keeping an eye on things at lambing… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: 75 years of cupboard love, and countingIf Doc Brown from Back to the Future suddenly screeched to a halt in your yard, and offered to take you back in time, where would you go? The caveat… YOUNG FARMERSStarter farm scheme opens door for new entrants in CumbriaApplications will open this spring for a new farm tenancy in Cumbria as part of a wider push to help young people into agriculture. Whins Farm, near Kendal, is being… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGRural poverty in Britain: The crisis hiding in plain sightRural poverty in Britain is a structural and often overlooked issue that risks widening inequality and weakening local economies if left unaddressed. That is according to a report that highlights… COMMUNITYMediation scheme launched for Scottish farmersThe Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (Rsabi) has trained 12 individuals with agricultural experience to act as mediators, aiming to help farmers and crofters resolve family disputes constructively. The initiative… YOUNG FARMERSBen Blacker: More families are addressing succession issuesOne positive outcome of the government’s recent inheritance tax reforms is that families such as ours are being encouraged to address what was once a taboo subject: succession. Important conversations… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Whopper lamb weighs in at 8.5kgThis is Aimee Moore holding up one whopper of a lamb, born on Monday 30 March and tipping the scales at 8.5kg. The 26-year-old was helping out with lambing for… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSAlasdair Boden: Deer, not sheep, cause ecological carnageSheep have a misplaced reputation for grazing the Lake District fells bare. But it turns out they’re not the biggest culprits. I recently heard it’s estimated there are now more deer than sheep in the Lake District fells. Is this a problem?… YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: Is highlighting farming issues off-putting?It’s a sunny morning on the round trip to feed the ewes, and Jeremy Vine’s debate show is on the radio. The topic? The effects of the current world problems… YOUNG FARMERSYoung farmers to showcase island life through community muralYoung farmers on the Isle of Wight are set to capture the island’s farming landscape in a new community mural, offering a creative platform to reflect everyday rural life. The… YOUNG FARMERSStarter farm scheme opens door for new entrants in CumbriaApplications will open this spring for a new farm tenancy in Cumbria as part of a wider push to help young people into agriculture. Whins Farm, near Kendal, is being… Favourite photo galleries Lambing 2026 Farmlife FramedSee ... Farm Pet Photo Gallery Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Pressure, pitches and the perils of farmingThe great Australian all-rounder Keith Miller, who’d flown Mosquito fighter-bombers in multiple missions over mainland Europe during the war, was asked by Michael Parkinson many years later about the pressure… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: 75 years of cupboard love, and countingIf Doc Brown from Back to the Future suddenly screeched to a halt in your yard, and offered to take you back in time, where would you go? The caveat… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: A grounding journey from folk to fieldsAll my life, I’ve considered myself a bit odd. Those who know me well will doubtless be nodding their heads in fervent agreement at this. But I’m not talking about… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Tears, tributes and a little music therapyIt’s nice to be back after a week off. It’s an unusual thing, writing a weekly column for the nation’s favourite farming publication, and people often ask me how I… Health and wellbeingSee all BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer judge's no-nonsense training tipsEntries are flooding in for Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2026, and as the competition gears up, head judge Will Arden offers practical, no-nonsense training tips to build the strength, stamina, and… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGRural poverty in Britain: The crisis hiding in plain sightRural poverty in Britain is a structural and often overlooked issue that risks widening inequality and weakening local economies if left unaddressed. That is according to a report that highlights… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFCN helps raise bowel cancer awarenessA volunteer with rural charity the Farming Community Network (FCN) has spoken about the realities of caring for a loved one with cancer, as part of a new awareness campaign.… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGTick risk warning for Easter farm visitorsFamilies visiting farms this Easter are being urged to follow hygiene advice and remain tick aware, as health officials warn of increased infection risks. Data from the UK Health Security… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring drilling progresses well in KinlossFine April weather has allowed spring drilling to make good progress in Kinloss, Moray, at Newton of Struthers. In the photo, taken by Claire Rhind, farmer and contractor Grant Rhind… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Yoda the farm cat oversees lambingYoda the farm cat – so called because her ears stuck out flat when she was a kitten – loves nothing more than keeping an eye on things at lambing… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Whopper lamb weighs in at 8.5kgThis is Aimee Moore holding up one whopper of a lamb, born on Monday 30 March and tipping the scales at 8.5kg. The 26-year-old was helping out with lambing for… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Young photographer snaps perfect poseThis week's Photo of the Week brilliantly captures the moment this little calf licks its nose. It was taken by 13-year-old Bea Richards and sent in by her sister-in-law Amelie… Most popular this week
