CommunitySee all YOUNG FARMERSPeter Gittins: Too much doublespeak from rural policymakers“Doublespeak” is a term rooted in George Orwell’s warnings about political language: words that sound reasonable and reassuring, but conceal, distort or soften what is really happening. It feels increasingly… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring lambs for a spring bank holidayThis week's photo of the week seems to embody what a spring bank holiday is all about – sunshine and new life. The photo was taken by Mary Brough of… COMMUNITYSussex schools benefit from Loan a Lamb schemeMore than 6,000 pupils in Sussex and Surrey have experienced sheep husbandry at school through the Loan a Lamb” scheme, aimed at reconnecting children with farming. The initiative, run by… COMMUNITYCommunity bid to save organic farm in ShropshireA community-led initiative is under way to help secure the future of Babbinswood Organic Farm, located near the Welsh border, as local residents and farmers work to bring part of… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Place your bets on a thin crop this electionNot sure which box to mark in the upcoming elections? Here’s my ever-so-serious pin-stickers guide to the runners and riders, along with the odds of me voting for them. See… COMMUNITYCommunity-owned farm marks 20-year milestoneEngland’s first community-owned farm is marking 20 years since its landmark rescue, with new plans to expand the model and recruit 1,000 additional shareholders in 2026. Fordhall Organic Farm in… COMMUNITYFarmers deliver more pick-ups to war-torn UkraineBritish farmers and other industry stakeholders have just completed the delivery of another 38 pick-up trucks and vans to Ukraine – the 26th successful mission by UK charity Pick-ups for… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarming faces support Rsabi football fundraiserWell‑known faces from across Scottish agriculture are set to swap wellies for football boots and go head‑to‑head in a sell‑out charity tournament raising funds for the farming charity Royal Scottish… COMMUNITYFarmers and rural runners shine at London MarathonWhile record-breaking performances dominated headlines at the TCS London Marathon 2026, runners with deep ties to farming and rural life carved out their own stories across the 26.2-mile course from… YOUNG FARMERSAlasdair Boden: Deer, not sheep, cause ecological carnageSheep have a misplaced reputation for grazing the Lake District fells bare. But it turns out they’re not the biggest culprits. I recently heard it’s estimated there are now more deer than sheep in the Lake District fells. Is this a problem?… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring drilling progresses well in KinlossFine April weather has allowed spring drilling to make good progress in Kinloss, Moray, at Newton of Struthers. In the photo, taken by Claire Rhind, farmer and contractor Grant Rhind… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Pressure, pitches and the perils of farmingThe great Australian all-rounder Keith Miller, who’d flown Mosquito fighter-bombers in multiple missions over mainland Europe during the war, was asked by Michael Parkinson many years later about the pressure… BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer judge's no-nonsense training tipsEntries are flooding in for Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2026, and as the competition gears up, head judge Will Arden offers practical, no-nonsense training tips to build the strength, stamina, and… YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: Is highlighting farming issues off-putting?It’s a sunny morning on the round trip to feed the ewes, and Jeremy Vine’s debate show is on the radio. The topic? The effects of the current world problems… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSPeter Gittins: Too much doublespeak from rural policymakers“Doublespeak” is a term rooted in George Orwell’s warnings about political language: words that sound reasonable and reassuring, but conceal, distort or soften what is really happening. It feels increasingly… BUSINESS MANAGEMENTHow award-winning young farmer is targeting business growthSince winning the 2025 Farmers Weekly Young Farmer of the Year Award, Hampshire livestock farmer Matt Hancocks has expanded his business, increased cattle numbers, and continues promoting agriculture. “It's been… YOUNG FARMERSAlasdair Boden: Deer, not sheep, cause ecological carnageSheep have a misplaced reputation for grazing the Lake District fells bare. But it turns out they’re not the biggest culprits. I recently heard it’s estimated there are now more deer than sheep in the Lake District fells. Is this a problem?… YOUNG FARMERSRebekah Housden: Is highlighting farming issues off-putting?It’s a sunny morning on the round trip to feed the ewes, and Jeremy Vine’s debate show is on the radio. The topic? The effects of the current world problems… Favourite photo galleries Farmlife FramedSee ... Farm Pet Photo Gallery Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Place your bets on a thin crop this electionNot sure which box to mark in the upcoming elections? Here’s my ever-so-serious pin-stickers guide to the runners and riders, along with the odds of me voting for them. See… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Pressure, pitches and the perils of farmingThe great Australian all-rounder Keith Miller, who’d flown Mosquito fighter-bombers in multiple missions over mainland Europe during the war, was asked by Michael Parkinson many years later about the pressure… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: 75 years of cupboard love, and countingIf Doc Brown from Back to the Future suddenly screeched to a halt in your yard, and offered to take you back in time, where would you go? The caveat… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: A grounding journey from folk to fieldsAll my life, I’ve considered myself a bit odd. Those who know me well will doubtless be nodding their heads in fervent agreement at this. But I’m not talking about… Health and wellbeingSee all BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERBritain’s Fittest Farmer judge's no-nonsense training tipsEntries are flooding in for Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2026, and as the competition gears up, head judge Will Arden offers practical, no-nonsense training tips to build the strength, stamina, and… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGRural poverty in Britain: The crisis hiding in plain sightRural poverty in Britain is a structural and often overlooked issue that risks widening inequality and weakening local economies if left unaddressed. That is according to a report that highlights… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFCN helps raise bowel cancer awarenessA volunteer with rural charity the Farming Community Network (FCN) has spoken about the realities of caring for a loved one with cancer, as part of a new awareness campaign.… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGTick risk warning for Easter farm visitorsFamilies visiting farms this Easter are being urged to follow hygiene advice and remain tick aware, as health officials warn of increased infection risks. Data from the UK Health Security… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring lambs for a spring bank holidayThis week's photo of the week seems to embody what a spring bank holiday is all about – sunshine and new life. The photo was taken by Mary Brough of… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring drilling progresses well in KinlossFine April weather has allowed spring drilling to make good progress in Kinloss, Moray, at Newton of Struthers. In the photo, taken by Claire Rhind, farmer and contractor Grant Rhind… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Yoda the farm cat oversees lambingYoda the farm cat – so called because her ears stuck out flat when she was a kitten – loves nothing more than keeping an eye on things at lambing… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Whopper lamb weighs in at 8.5kgThis is Aimee Moore holding up one whopper of a lamb, born on Monday 30 March and tipping the scales at 8.5kg. The 26-year-old was helping out with lambing for… Most popular this week
