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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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Ceredigion farming family hikes 100km for Down's awareness

A farming family and their support team of more than 100 people from Ceredigion have rallied together to raise awareness for Down’s Syndrome by walking 100km (60 miles) of the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMER

New 'Walk in the Park' to support wellbeing in agriculture

Farmers Weekly has teamed up with two charities to support mental health in agriculture with a one-day event to be held at the Yorkshire Showground in May. Walk in the…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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…

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…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the week: Twins add to budding Suffolk flock

This lovely photo is of Holly Lockley and two of her new Suffolk lambs. Holly is a first-generation farmer with eight breeding ewes and two yearlings running on for next…

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Farmers with ink: tattoos of land, legacy, and livestock

Tattoos have long been a form of self-expression, and increasingly, farmers are embracing this art to represent their passion for agriculture, personal stories, and values. These tattoos are more than…

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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…

YOUNG FARMERS

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…

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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…

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…

 
 
 

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

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…

COMMUNITY

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: 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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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…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the week: Twins add to budding Suffolk flock

This lovely photo is of Holly Lockley and two of her new Suffolk lambs. Holly is a first-generation farmer with eight breeding ewes and two yearlings running on for next…