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Farms are popular places to tie the knot

A couple of statistics in the latest National Wedding Survey caught my eye. In 2023, 26% of wedding receptions took place in barn and farm wedding venues – and this…

COMMUNITY

Young farmers elect John Lee OBE as new NFYFC president

Young farmers have voted unanimously to elect John Lee OBE as the new president of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC).   Gathering at the 92nd Annual General…

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Chris Bennett: Hemp could be the ideal break crop

In the ongoing search for a profitable break crop, could hemp be the answer? It has become increasingly evident that oilseed rape is unlikely to remain the ideal break crop…

YOUNG FARMERS

Opinion: Relentlessly wet lambing has bogged us down

Resurfacing from being quite literally bogged down in lambing, I'm reflecting on how the past month has been characterised by relentless rain. As I reminisce about the sun-drenched spring of…

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James Herrick: Farmers tend to get lost making marginal gains

We are three weeks into calving at the time of writing – and have already calved over half of our suckler cows. We have snuck a few out to grass,…

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Molly Biddell: The ideal piece of farmer tech – on your wrist

I made a leap into a brave new world a few weeks ago – the world of Garmin watch ownership. I have been eyeing up these devices on the wrists…

YOUNG FARMERS

Jack Frater: Most value ag consultants despite the doubters

The next eight weeks or so is arguably the most arduous time of year for me as an agricultural consultant, especially when it comes to the work I am involved…

Britain's Fittest Farmer

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BFF judge attempts 8,848m Everest rope climb

Britain’s Fittest Farmer judge and Farm Fitness founder Tom Kemp is taking on a Guinness World Record challenge to raise money for the Farming Community Network (FCN), by attempting the…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Britain's Fittest Farmer: Get stuck into regional qualifiers

Three host farms for the second stage of Farmers Weekly's Britain's Fittest Farmer competition have been revealed – and you might notice some familiar faces. Wiltshire farmer and long-standing arable…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Britain's Fittest Farmer finalists to compete at YFF19

Important announcement: The Young Farmers Festival is postponed until 2020, the new date will be announced soon. The Britain's Fittest Farmer live final will go ahead on 4 May as planned…

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Farming careers: Working as a pig stockperson

In the first of a new series focusing on key roles and career progression in farming, we look at working in the pig sector. Find out what you need to…

YOUNG FARMERS

How these young farmers got their farming jobs

Farming can be a difficult industry for young farmers to get their foot on the ladder but perseverance can pay off. We find out how four young farmers found their…

JOB PROFILES

Farming careers: Working as an ag business change officer

Agricultural careers are not just about driving tractors or tending to livestock but include a variety of professional roles. We talk to the business change officer at Farmcare about what…

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From getting your first job in agriculture to maintaining your work skills and developing your career, we provide advice and insights.
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Podcast: Fertile Minds on planning your diversification

Farmers should look beyond sources of agricultural funding when seeking finance for diversification, the fourth Fertile Minds Roadshow in York heard last week. Young farmers at the roadshow, heard from…

TRACTORS

Taking your tractor test – all you need to know

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) tractor test gives budding farmers the chance to drive machines on the road at the age of 16, but it shouldn't be taken lightly. The…

TENANCIES AND RENTS

How to become a county council farm tenant

County council farms provide a great opportunity for people looking to reach the first rung in the farming ladder and many holdings are designed specifically with new entrants in mind.…

BUSINESS

4 young farmers on setting up successful joint dairy ventures

Young farmers are successfully using joint ventures in the dairy sector as a way of developing their careers while increasing their net worth. Tony Evans, partner with consultant The Andersons…

CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

A beginner's guide to careers in agriculture and farming

Some people find the idea of a career in agriculture hilarious. They think it is all mud, wellies and sticking your arm up the business end of a cow. But…

BUSINESS

Business Clinic: Share farming v contract farming

Whether you have a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here, Georgina Sweeting of Savills advises on the pros and cons of…

What's next? Options for farmers' children leaving school

A new year brings new beginnings - and for school leavers, this means considering what will happen after exams are finally over. What’s the best choice - home to the…

8 secrets to progressing up the ag careers ladder

Getting your first job in the agricultural sector is a real milestone, but what does it take to get the next one and the one after that? If you’ve got…

FERTILE MINDS

Podcast: Fertile Minds on retailers and business plans

The first of our Fertile Minds regional roadshows took place on 17 November at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The initiative, by Farmers Weekly in association with NFU Mutual, is…

CAREERS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Tips for agriculture students on securing financial help

So you’ve decided what you are going to study and where – next comes the question of how you are going to pay for it. While students can get loans…

YOUNG FARMERS

Tips for young farmers on making media appearances

Ben Chilman has received a raft of requests to appear on TV and radio since he won the coveted Farmers Weekly Ag Student Award last autumn. The most recent was…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Managing expansion and business planning as a young farmer

Preparing years in advance, constantly updating business plans and keeping a handle on gradual expansion all help dairy farmer Sam Bailey move towards his long-term goals. Sam, 24, beat about…

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Photo of the Week: 'Princesses can farm too'

This week’s Photo of the Week comes from Betsy in Derbyshire, who is pictured here helping to feed the calves while wearing a princess dress.  As we prepare the second…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Jack lends a hand to Daylesford's Lleyn ewe

Pictured here is Jack, helping this ewe on the Daylesford Organics Farm to birth it’s triplets. All three lambs are healthy and doing well. Last Saturday, visitors flocked to Daylesford’s…

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Photo of the Week: Claas assistant swaps wet UK for sunny Oz

This week’s photo comes courtesy of Olivia Hesketh, parts assistant at Rickerby, and captures a day in the life during her recent work exchange programme in Western Australia. Olivia spent…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Rainbow arches over sheepdogs' lamb checks

Sheepdogs Pip and Bill are pictured here on their evening checks of the lambs under a beautiful rainbow. Lambing time is well underway and the relentless rain of recent months…