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Broadening horizons: Connecting with Kenya's female farmers

In October, a group of 12 women including members of the UK farming community embarked on an unforgettable adventure through Kenya’s vibrant countryside. Cycling 75km over five days, they met…

COMMUNITY

Pig farmer aims for one million press-ups for charity

An East Yorkshire pig farmer with Parkinson’s disease is inviting people to join him in a collective challenge to complete one million press-ups throughout January, raising money for Parkinson’s UK…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

Contrary to popular wisdom, there are a great many downsides to having children. There are the noise levels, obviously. During the recent Storm Darragh, when the multiple strong-minded females I…

COMMUNITY

Video: 90 & Counting - Robert Scaling, North Yorkshire

Cliff Farm, just outside Pickering, North Yorkshire, was bought by my great-great granddad in 1908 and we’ve been here ever since. We are currently at around 160 acres owned with…

COMMUNITY

Arthur Rank Centre stands with farmers this Christmas

The Arthur Rank Centre (ARC), a key advocate for rural churches and communities, has pledged support to farmers impacted by recent changes in the Autumn Budget. Adjustments to inheritance tax…

COMMUNITY

Farming kids to write to Keir Starmer this Christmas

This Christmas, Save British Farming (SBF) is calling on children to write letters to both Santa and Sir Keir Starmer, expressing their hopes and concerns about the future of British…

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Farming kids to write to Keir Starmer this Christmas

This Christmas, Save British Farming (SBF) is calling on children to write letters to both Santa and Sir Keir Starmer, expressing their hopes and concerns about the future of British…

COMMUNITY

Alasdair Boden: Fight the good fight on social media

James Rebanks, farmer and social media “star”, was once asked by a young farmer how he should use social media to further his career. To which James replied: “I honestly…

COMMUNITY

Future farmers shine at tiny tractor run

Mini tractors and their drivers were the stars at the recent Ruthin Farmers Auction Christmas Show, with over 50 children taking part in the Tiny Tractor Run. The festive event,…

YOUNG FARMERS

Lucy Walker: Hospital stay reminds me of need to not rush

I won myself a free, three-night, all-inclusive holiday in hospital last spring after a small mishap with a Heptevac P needle. While I’ll continue to argue it was entirely the…

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Will's World: It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

Contrary to popular wisdom, there are a great many downsides to having children. There are the noise levels, obviously. During the recent Storm Darragh, when the multiple strong-minded females I…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Why you're never too old to use your loaf

Without going all Nigella on you, there’s something sensual about making bread. At least, that’s the way I’ve always thought it would be anyway, because I’m thoroughly ashamed to say…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Why tenant farmers could do with a superhero

If you read last week’s column, you’ll recall the story of our hapless former local MP who didn’t remotely understand Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and their associated restrictions. I feel…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: The tenant, the politician and that AHA moment

The year was 2017. After months of arguing that an early parliamentary election would distract from the necessity of focusing on Brexit negotiations, prime minister Theresa May stunned the country…

 
 
 

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COMMUNITY

Broadening horizons: Connecting with Kenya's female farmers

In October, a group of 12 women including members of the UK farming community embarked on an unforgettable adventure through Kenya’s vibrant countryside. Cycling 75km over five days, they met…

COMMUNITY

Pig farmer aims for one million press-ups for charity

An East Yorkshire pig farmer with Parkinson’s disease is inviting people to join him in a collective challenge to complete one million press-ups throughout January, raising money for Parkinson’s UK…

COMMUNITY

Arthur Rank Centre stands with farmers this Christmas

The Arthur Rank Centre (ARC), a key advocate for rural churches and communities, has pledged support to farmers impacted by recent changes in the Autumn Budget. Adjustments to inheritance tax…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Farm Doctor: What to do when children have breathing problems

As many parents know, the autumn and winter months bring a surge of coughs, colds, and fevers, often seeming like a child is unwell every other week. Winter is also…

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FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Tractors shine a light for children's ward

The Llangollen Young Farmers Illuminated Tractor Run, held on 1 December, delighted local adults and many more children as 61 brightly lit festive tractors took to the roads. Sharon, who…

COMMUNITY

Video: 90 & Counting - Robert Scaling, North Yorkshire

Cliff Farm, just outside Pickering, North Yorkshire, was bought by my great-great granddad in 1908 and we’ve been here ever since. We are currently at around 160 acres owned with…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the week: Tipperary heifers

This week’s photo combines two of Aviril Bourke’s interests - farming and music, as she poses with her guitar and Angus heifers that are just over a year old. Aviril…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Tractor runs light up December

We’re kicking off our Christmas on the farm 2024 gallery this year with this festive photo from Eliza, who captured the magic of the Ise of Man Young Farmers’ tractor…