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Farmer completes 750,000 press-ups for charity

Richard Longthorp, an East Yorkshire pig farmer, led a group of volunteers in completing more than 750,000 press-ups during January to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK and England Boxing. The…

BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMER

Entries are rolling for Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2025

Farmers Weekly’s highly anticipated health and wellbeing competition, Britain’s Fittest Farmer, is drawing an impressive range of entries from applicants across the country. The competition is designed to encourage farmers…

YOUNG FARMERS

Olivia Rohll: It's important to engage with Land Use Framework

The Labour government launched its “national conversation” on land use in England on 31 January, inviting stakeholders to give their views on the type and scale of land use change…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Daisy meets purebred, two-day old lamb

Thanks to L Onslow for sending us this shot of Daisy meeting a purebred, two-day-old ram lamb born to Agatha, a Rare Breeds Survival Trust and Whitefaced Woodland Sheep Society…

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.…

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

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…

COMMUNITY

Alasdair Boden: Sense of history prompts barn restoration

One of our farthest fields has a small field barn along the boundary. The family who farmed here before us have loving tales about how they used to cut hay…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the week: Triplet Teeswater lambs first in gallery

Our first lambing photo to land in the Lambing 2025 gallery was this fabulous trio of Teeswaters. The lambs were born by caesarean on Thursday 23 January and mum is…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Inspiring conference and a great craic in Cork

The present Mrs Evans and I attended the Positive Farmers Conference in Cork a few weeks ago, for the second year in a row. It was a fantastic few days…

COMMUNITY

Farmhouse breakfasts raise £21,000 for charity

Farmhouse breakfast events in January, arranged by the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW), have raised £21,000 for charity and local causes. Some 24 breakfast events were held in the week…

YOUNG FARMERS

Lucy Walker: Too much competition can be bad for farmers

My dad loves comparing me to my siblings, whether it be our academic achievements, trailer-reversing ability or even the speed at which we can run around sheep. I’m not alone…

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Revamped nursery rhyme puts spotlight on farmers' woes

A familiar nursery rhyme has had an update, putting the focus on the difficulties the farming community currently faces. Titled “E-I-E-I-Woe”, the song is a “protest” version of “Old Macdonald”,…

YOUNG FARMERS

Olivia Rohll: It's important to engage with Land Use Framework

The Labour government launched its “national conversation” on land use in England on 31 January, inviting stakeholders to give their views on the type and scale of land use change…

COMMUNITY

Alasdair Boden: Sense of history prompts barn restoration

One of our farthest fields has a small field barn along the boundary. The family who farmed here before us have loving tales about how they used to cut hay…

YOUNG FARMERS

NFU Scotland unveils new membership for SAYFC members

NFU Scotland is launching a free membership category specifically designed for the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). The announcement, made by chief executive John Davidson at the NFU…

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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.…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Inspiring conference and a great craic in Cork

The present Mrs Evans and I attended the Positive Farmers Conference in Cork a few weeks ago, for the second year in a row. It was a fantastic few days…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Books, Benidorm and banishing the blues

I’m writing this on the third Monday of January, or Blue Monday – so called because it’s said to be the most depressing day of the year. Seemingly it’s down…

 
 
 

Health and wellbeing

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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…

BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMER

Britain’s Fittest Farmer competition returns for 2025

Britain’s Fittest Farmer is back for 2025, and it’s time to show what you’re made of. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or taking part for the first time, it’s the…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

How to build mental resilience in times of change

Although there are opportunities in the Transition process, the requirement to produce food while carrying out work to improve biodiversity, cut pollution and reduce the impact of climate change is…

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FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Daisy meets purebred, two-day old lamb

Thanks to L Onslow for sending us this shot of Daisy meeting a purebred, two-day-old ram lamb born to Agatha, a Rare Breeds Survival Trust and Whitefaced Woodland Sheep Society…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the week: Triplet Teeswater lambs first in gallery

Our first lambing photo to land in the Lambing 2025 gallery was this fabulous trio of Teeswaters. The lambs were born by caesarean on Thursday 23 January and mum is…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Perfect rainbow while out feeding the cows

This week’s photo was taken by Amy Cropper while partner Sam was out feeding the cows on the Scottish Highlands estate where they manage a herd of 100 Luings. Sheepdog…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Mules enjoy pre-lambing peace

This week’s photo was taken by arable farmer Harry Rymer in Oxfordshire. The North Country Mules, part of a 866-strong flock, belong to the neighbouring farm and Harry has captured…