CommunitySee all HEALTH AND WELLBEINGHow to build mental resilience in times of changeAlthough 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… COMMUNITYOpen Farm Sunday offers enhanced support for 2025 hostsLeaf, the organiser of Open Farm Sunday (OFS), is offering its most comprehensive support yet for farmers hosting events in 2025. OFS offers a unique opportunity for the public to… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Food poverty should leave us hungry for answersI love a good farming conference. I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, and critics will say they’re often full of self-important people generating nothing but hot air. I… COMMUNITYFarming brothers are youngest ever British sidecar championsIt’s not unusual in farming circles for sons to follow in their father’s footsteps. But what about in their father’s wheel tracks? That is certainly the case for Jack and… YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: Memorial is a reminder that life is preciousIf there was ever a question of how much farming can unite people, the answer is plain to see at any rural funeral. The loss of a dear friend (for… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Ted makes a stand at Beverley protestThis week’s Photo of the Week is courtesy of young Ted, who was in attendance at the recent tractor protests at Beverley Westwood in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The… COMMUNITYWelsh farmhouse kitchens set to cook breakfasts for charityFarmhouse kitchens, cafes and village halls across Wales are set to fill the air with the smell of breakfast for charity once again. Hosted by Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW)… Young farmersSee all COMMUNITYFarming brothers are youngest ever British sidecar championsIt’s not unusual in farming circles for sons to follow in their father’s footsteps. But what about in their father’s wheel tracks? That is certainly the case for Jack and… YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: Memorial is a reminder that life is preciousIf there was ever a question of how much farming can unite people, the answer is plain to see at any rural funeral. The loss of a dear friend (for… YOUNG FARMERSNFU Cymru 'next generation' intake soughtProactive, enthusiastic young farmers are being sought for a new intake for NFU Cymru’s Next Generation Development Group. Farmers aged 40 and under, from all farming sectors and all counties… COMMUNITYEmily Lees: Where are the clothes for farming women?As a shorter-than-average woman working on an organic beef farm, the challenges I face tend to be a bit different from those of my average-man-sized husband. Although out-of-reach grease nipples… Favourite photo galleries Christmas on the farm 2024 Farmlife FramedSee ... Farming memories Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Food poverty should leave us hungry for answersI love a good farming conference. I know they’re not everyone’s cup of tea, and critics will say they’re often full of self-important people generating nothing but hot air. I… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: My new rewilding idea is for the crater goodOne of my new year’s resolutions for last year was to read more books. I set myself the heady target of one a month – and smashed it by ending… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Reeves' double trouble delivers special giftOf all of us, who do you think had the best Christmas? The writers of Gavin & Stacey, perhaps, after 12.5 million viewers eagerly tuned in to see Barry's and… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: A better farming year? 2025 has its work cut outWell, goodbye 2024. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Like most of us at New Year, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the 12 months that… Health and wellbeingSee all HEALTH AND WELLBEINGHow to build mental resilience in times of changeAlthough 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… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGAgricultural alliance set to support mental healthA new coalition focused on mental health support is being launched, aiming to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to services for both agricultural workers and their advisers. The… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarm Doctor: What to do when you have the fluWe’re in the midst of flu season, when coughs, colds, and “the flu” are at their peak, often lingering for what feels like weeks and potentially disrupting farm businesses. Influenza,… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGRural champion raises £3,000 for mental health charityThe importance of looking after your mental health through exercise was highlighted when Trystan Lloyd, from Lyft Club in west Wales, set himself the challenge to complete 24 workouts in… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Ted makes a stand at Beverley protestThis week’s Photo of the Week is courtesy of young Ted, who was in attendance at the recent tractor protests at Beverley Westwood in the East Riding of Yorkshire. 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