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FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: New kids on the block

While browsing through the lambing gallery, we came across, not lambs, but these newborn kids. This little set of five are from one doe and are 10 days old. The…

COMMUNITY

Celebrating the unsung heroines of UK agriculture

Women play an intrinsic role in agriculture – some would argue they always have. But do they get fairly recognised for the work they do, often diligently and behind the…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Age-related problems keep me on my toes

I’ve spent most of today sawing logs. It’s one of my favourite jobs, mainly because I can get completely lost in it. Put on the ear defenders, tune out from…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Why neurodiversity and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand

Farmers are notoriously good problem-solvers, creative thinkers and risk-takers. A survey by Farmers Weekly suggests that entrepreneurialism could be driven in part by a prevalence of neurodiverse individuals in the…

COMMUNITY

Video: 90 & Counting: Livestock farmer Becka Stables

Fourth-generation farmer, 28-year-old Becka Stables, tells Farmers Weekly about her farming family and her career journey so far. My family and I farm 580 acres at Lowbank End and Newhall…

COMMUNITY

Pigs, pubs, and pints provide farmer with new opportunity 

A farmer is taking the concept of “local” to a whole new level in an initiative involving pigs, pubs, and pints. Ellie Uppal, who farms 80ha at Great Easton in…

COMMUNITY

Pigs, pubs, and pints provide farmer with new opportunity 

A farmer is taking the concept of “local” to a whole new level in an initiative involving pigs, pubs, and pints. Ellie Uppal, who farms 80ha at Great Easton in…

YOUNG FARMERS

Rebekah Housden: Lambing shows every day is a school day

By the time this piece is published, we will be through our first week of lambing. The sheds are full of healthy-looking North of England Mules, mainly expecting pairs. I…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Picture perfect Mules in snow

Amy Medd sent this photo of a gorgeous snowy scene to our Farmlife Framed gallery. She’s captured two of Ouldray Farm’s Mules, from their flock of breeding ewes – a…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Slings and arrows of outrageous IHT misfortunes

Who is Sir Keir Starmer’s chief communications adviser? Does anyone know? I could google it, of course, but frankly I’d rather have my testicles slammed repeatedly in a car door…

YOUNG FARMERS

How young farmer's breeding plan underpins flock expansion

This year looks to be a big one for Farmers Weekly 2024 Ag Student of the Year Logan Williams as he combines knowledge from university and his new career in…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Pie and pint night brings farming community together

Farmers gathered for a free pie and a pint in Whitehall on the eve of the NFU conference this week, as part of a Farming Community Network  wellbeing event, bringing…

COMMUNITY

Farming family delivers symbolic toys to chancellor

A farming family from Bedfordshire has handed over a basket of pre-loved toys to the Treasury in London, highlighting the threat posed by proposed inheritance tax changes to future farming…

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Fergus MacGregor: Faith sustains farmers in difficult times

I hosted a group of farmers for a farm walk recently. As we all know, farms don’t look their best at this time of year. My guests politely commented on…

YOUNG FARMERS

Rebekah Housden: Lambing shows every day is a school day

By the time this piece is published, we will be through our first week of lambing. The sheds are full of healthy-looking North of England Mules, mainly expecting pairs. I…

YOUNG FARMERS

How young farmer's breeding plan underpins flock expansion

This year looks to be a big one for Farmers Weekly 2024 Ag Student of the Year Logan Williams as he combines knowledge from university and his new career in…

YOUNG FARMERS

Emily Lees: How farmers rallied to help us after accident

It was a Wednesday, about 9.30am. There was a loud clatter – typical for the farmyard, but enough to question what had happened… And there was Ed, my fiancé, lying…

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WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Age-related problems keep me on my toes

I’ve spent most of today sawing logs. It’s one of my favourite jobs, mainly because I can get completely lost in it. Put on the ear defenders, tune out from…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Slings and arrows of outrageous IHT misfortunes

Who is Sir Keir Starmer’s chief communications adviser? Does anyone know? I could google it, of course, but frankly I’d rather have my testicles slammed repeatedly in a car door…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Bacon butty was one of my rasher decisions

Trains are my favourite mode of transport. I like the sound they make, I like the architecture of the stations, I like the people-watching, I like looking out the window…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Keep it to yourself – I've met my special crush

There are three things I count myself a devoted fan of. Welsh rugby – although the less said about this at the current tragicomedy stage in our history, the better.…

 
 
 

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Farming Help charities seek views of UK farmers

The Farming Help charities have launched a survey to gather feedback from UK farmers to ensure their support services address the evolving challenges of the agricultural community. The survey focuses…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Why neurodiversity and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand

Farmers are notoriously good problem-solvers, creative thinkers and risk-takers. A survey by Farmers Weekly suggests that entrepreneurialism could be driven in part by a prevalence of neurodiverse individuals in the…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Health hub lorry bridges mental and physical wellbeing

A converted livestock lorry has been helping a Welsh farming charity bridge the gap between mental and physical health, seeing close to 5,000 people in just 13 months. The DPJ’s…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Prince William helps launch 2025 Mind Your Head campaign

Prince William has helped launch this year's Mind Your Head campaign organised by the Farm Safety Foundation, emphasising the importance of addressing mental health challenges in farming, such as loneliness…

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FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: New kids on the block

While browsing through the lambing gallery, we came across, not lambs, but these newborn kids. This little set of five are from one doe and are 10 days old. The…

COMMUNITY

Video: 90 & Counting: Livestock farmer Becka Stables

Fourth-generation farmer, 28-year-old Becka Stables, tells Farmers Weekly about her farming family and her career journey so far. My family and I farm 580 acres at Lowbank End and Newhall…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Picture perfect Mules in snow

Amy Medd sent this photo of a gorgeous snowy scene to our Farmlife Framed gallery. She’s captured two of Ouldray Farm’s Mules, from their flock of breeding ewes – a…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: It's still Valentine's for Herdwick lamb

Valentine’s Day may be over for this year, but for this little Herdwick lamb, every day is Valentine’s Day. He’s enjoying a smooch with Rhianna, who is surrogate mum after…