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Will's World: The real power delivered by farming generations

As I get older, I find myself thinking about my grandparents more and more. How I wish I could have tea and biscuits around the farmhouse kitchen table with them…

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Minette Batters to present radio appeal for Farm Africa

Former NFU president Minette Batters is to present a funding appeal for Farm Africa on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 13 April, sharing the story of Juliet Muthoni, a smallholder…

YOUNG FARMERS

Daisy Wood: Farming is 'a mystery in plastic' to most people

Despite growing up on a farm, I went to school in a city and sadly don’t have many farming friends. As a result, I often feel I miss out on…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Cow tends to newborn calf in Highlands

"It’s always a joy to see new life on the estate and calving season brings plenty of those moments," says Amy Cropper, who captured the special bond between a cow…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Me, the Dee, and a man named Dylan

You might have noticed that there are some new photos of me to accompany this page, taken recently by a very nice man called Lee. I think Farmers Weekly photographers…

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Farmer's daughter swaps wellies for Team GB ski boots

Thirteen-year-old Lottie Williams, from Tump Farm near Usk, has swapped her wellies for ski boots and just wrapped up her first season with the GB children’s ski team, contributing to…

YOUNG FARMERS

Peter Gittins: Urban-rural divide is stark - and dangerous

I’m reminded how disconnected the public are from where their food comes from. Comments such as “I don’t get inheritance tax relief, so why should farmers”, or “you never see…

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Norfolk schools host ewes for hands-on farm experience

In an educational initiative, 20 schools across Norfolk hosted ewes and their lambs on their playing fields, offering students a unique opportunity to care for livestock for a week. The…

YOUNG FARMERS

Peter Gittins: Urban-rural divide is stark - and dangerous

I’m reminded how disconnected the public are from where their food comes from. Comments such as “I don’t get inheritance tax relief, so why should farmers”, or “you never see…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: All aboard the 'Lambulance'

This lucky lamb has hitched a ride on Jemma Parker’s “Lambulance” with sheepdog Nan at Windwhistle Farm, Salisbury. Jemma’s boss, who rents Windwhistle, in Bishopstone, from her father-in-law, runs 1,000…

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Farmstrong Scotland supports mental health in farming

A recent survey by Farmstrong Scotland has highlighted concerning mental wellbeing statistics among farmers, with just 5% of participants reporting high levels of wellbeing. More than a third of respondents…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Fake meat is giving me a 'Brad' feeling

As a child of the 1980s who loved science-fiction movies, I could only dream of the astounding technology that would be available to us by the time I grew up.…

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Video: 90 and Counting: Mixed farmer, Frankie Turner, Leics

Fourth-generation farmer Frankie Turner, 18, tells Farmers Weekly about working with her family, her studies and her passion for welding. I live on Grange Farm just north of Leicestershire. We…

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Spinal injury study gives hope to Bedfordshire farmer

A Bedfordshire farmer, paralysed after a horse-riding accident, has gained a new hope for recovery after participating in a breakthrough spinal cord trial. In September 2018, Sarra Wilson’s life changed…

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YOUNG FARMERS

Daisy Wood: Farming is 'a mystery in plastic' to most people

Despite growing up on a farm, I went to school in a city and sadly don’t have many farming friends. As a result, I often feel I miss out on…

YOUNG FARMERS

Peter Gittins: Urban-rural divide is stark - and dangerous

I’m reminded how disconnected the public are from where their food comes from. Comments such as “I don’t get inheritance tax relief, so why should farmers”, or “you never see…

YOUNG FARMERS

Alasdair Boden: The Rivers Trust is helping me find my way

Farmers have to be flexible. In fact, they need the flexibility of a Cirque du Soleil performer to cope with every government U-turn. The problem is that while the government…

YOUNG FARMERS

Kate Tomlinson: Why surfing is great for mental health

In County Durham, the North Sea is considered an icy, intimidating and somewhat unfriendly neighbour. The people growing up there aren’t cool like southerners; most of us prefer to stay…

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WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: The real power delivered by farming generations

As I get older, I find myself thinking about my grandparents more and more. How I wish I could have tea and biscuits around the farmhouse kitchen table with them…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Me, the Dee, and a man named Dylan

You might have noticed that there are some new photos of me to accompany this page, taken recently by a very nice man called Lee. I think Farmers Weekly photographers…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Fake meat is giving me a 'Brad' feeling

As a child of the 1980s who loved science-fiction movies, I could only dream of the astounding technology that would be available to us by the time I grew up.…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Entitled space invaders get farmer-style blasting

At the risk of making certain close family members fall about the place laughing, I’m going to confidently state that I’m a very patient man. I know this because, not…

 
 
 

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Farmer completes fitness challenge in wellies

A Welsh beef and sheep farmer has completed a high-intensity global fitness race in wellies and braces, raising awareness for mental health issues within the agricultural sector. Robin Jones, founder…

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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…

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FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Cow tends to newborn calf in Highlands

"It’s always a joy to see new life on the estate and calving season brings plenty of those moments," says Amy Cropper, who captured the special bond between a cow…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: All aboard the 'Lambulance'

This lucky lamb has hitched a ride on Jemma Parker’s “Lambulance” with sheepdog Nan at Windwhistle Farm, Salisbury. Jemma’s boss, who rents Windwhistle, in Bishopstone, from her father-in-law, runs 1,000…

COMMUNITY

Video: 90 and Counting: Mixed farmer, Frankie Turner, Leics

Fourth-generation farmer Frankie Turner, 18, tells Farmers Weekly about working with her family, her studies and her passion for welding. I live on Grange Farm just north of Leicestershire. We…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: North Country Mule's 'thank you' for help

We love this photo of 20-year-old lambing assistant Amy Anderson with twin lambs - it looks like mum ewe is thanking her for her help. Amy is working at Hillworth…

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