CommunitySee all COMMUNITYOFS survey shows public backing for farmersNew research suggests that consumers strongly support farming systems combining food production with environmental improvements, as farms prepare to open their gates to the public for Open Farm Sunday (OFS).… YOUNG FARMERSGeorgina Mitchell-Jones: YFC rallies show youth is thrivingSummer for young farmers means rally season. When my colleagues ask “What are you up to this weekend?” I’m left explaining that I’ll be making a scrapbook, arranging flowers or… 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… 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.… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Your alternative, doom-free, farming newsI’m no psychologist, but I often wonder if the mental health crisis that’s gripping our society is in large part due to us being bombarded by negative news on a… COMMUNITYFell farmer combines passion for cattle and photographyA Lake District farmer who combines pedigree cattle breeding with a successful photography business has been recognised nationally for achievements in both industries. Clare Gelderd, who farms on Cartmel Fell… COMMUNITYDog training targets rise in sheep worrying casesA Bedfordshire dog trainer is offering "livestock desensitisation" clinics to help owners control their dogs around sheep, as new data reveals continued risks to flocks during and after the lambing… COMMUNITYDog training targets rise in sheep worrying casesA Bedfordshire dog trainer is offering "livestock desensitisation" clinics to help owners control their dogs around sheep, as new data reveals continued risks to flocks during and after the lambing… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarmers complete Lands End to John O'Groats cycle challengeA group of intrepid cyclists have completed a gruelling 1,000 mile-plus bike ride from Land's End to John O'Groats. Led by Midlands farmers Rod Adlington and Guy Minshull, the charity… COMMUNITYHawkstone Farmers Choir prepare for big finalFarmers will once again be in the national spotlight after the Hawkstone Farmers Choir secured a place in the final of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent following last Saturday’s public vote.… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGScottish 'keepy uppy in wellies' challenge goes viralA social media challenge launched by the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (Rsabi) is gaining momentum across rural communities as excitement builds ahead of the charity’s first farmer football tournament.… YOUNG FARMERSAlice Littlewood: Myths often trump facts on social mediaFarming has gained more media traction in recent years. Unfortunately, with publicity comes misinformation and fake news. We’ve all read social media clickbait titles designed to attract attention and generate… 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… COMMUNITYMinette Batters' Harvest: Farm, family and political insightFarmers Weekly does not generally do book reviews. But when someone as high-profile and as respected as Minette Batters sends in a tome – well, it would seem rude not… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSGeorgina Mitchell-Jones: YFC rallies show youth is thrivingSummer for young farmers means rally season. When my colleagues ask “What are you up to this weekend?” I’m left explaining that I’ll be making a scrapbook, arranging flowers or… YOUNG FARMERSAlice Littlewood: Myths often trump facts on social mediaFarming has gained more media traction in recent years. Unfortunately, with publicity comes misinformation and fake news. We’ve all read social media clickbait titles designed to attract attention and generate… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTTeen entrepreneur targets farm paperwork burden with new appA 16-year-old farmer from Northern Ireland is launching a new farm management app designed to help farmers reduce paperwork and improve day-to-day decision-making. Ben O’Connor, a fourth-generation County Down dairy… YOUNG FARMERSCrowds descend on Great British Farm FestRoughly 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the inaugural Great British Farm Fest at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire over the May bank holiday weekend. The event is being headlined by… Britain's Fittest FarmerSee 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… BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer 2026: Returnees chase title againEntries are open for Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2026, with qualifying heats scheduled for June at the Lincolnshire Show and the Cereals event at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm. The annual… Favourite photo galleries Farmlife FramedSee ... Farm Pet Photo Gallery Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Your alternative, doom-free, farming newsI’m no psychologist, but I often wonder if the mental health crisis that’s gripping our society is in large part due to us being bombarded by negative news on a… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Chicken campaign is one in the eye for beefIt’s sad when your cultural references become outdated, and I’m well in the midst of being left behind. If I mention a TV programme or musician from my youth, let… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: The rewards of a proper upland educationThe two of my numerous daughters who are of the teenage variety have started their Duke of Edinburgh bronze awards and are soon off on their first overnight expedition. What… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Dodgy knees inspire a cunning planI’ve heard people in farming circles debating the age when you stop being considered young. Many argue persuasively that it’s 40, while others maintain that in an industry like ours,… Health and wellbeingSee all 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… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarmers encouraged to take action on mental health this MayFarmers and rural communities are being encouraged to take practical steps to support mental wellbeing as Mental Health Awareness Week returns from 11-17 May with the theme “Action”. The Mental… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGStress, support and survival: One young farmer's journeyA young farmer who took on major responsibility for his family’s livestock business as a teenager has spoken openly about the pressures that pushed him to breaking point. Joe Barker… Videos and photo storiesSee all 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… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Busy week drilling at Small Acres FarmThis week's photo is from Dan Clayton, who's fabulous photos have featured here before. It shows Dan drilling spring crops on his family farm – Small Acres Farm – with… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Like father, like daughterThis week's photo was sent in by Eleanor Cole in Norfolk. It features her Border collies – father Angus and daughter Moss – who look very bonded in this shot.… Most popular this week
