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From the editor: 'Education allows choice - we might just end up being someone's choice given the chance'

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From the editor: 'Education allows choice - we might just end up being someone's choice given the chance'

This week from online editor Emily Ashworth

clock 28 December 2023 • 2 min read
Christmas Q&A with the Fletchers - 'we never would have had this back in the city'

Farm Life

Christmas Q&A with the Fletchers - 'we never would have had this back in the city'

After a successful farming year, Emily Ashworth catches up with Kelvin and Liz Fletcher about 2023

clock 23 December 2023 • 5 min read
Cow to cone gelato business utilises family farm's milk - 'the story is the absolute core of what we are about'

Farm Life

Cow to cone gelato business utilises family farm's milk - 'the story is the absolute core of what we are about'

Wanting to start their own business, Sarah and Ed Beattie found a way to use milk from Sarah’s family’s farm. Emily Ashworth pays them a visit

clock 14 November 2023 • 6 min read
Riverford's #GetFairAboutFarming petition gets 80,000 signatures in support of farmers

Farm Business

Riverford's #GetFairAboutFarming petition gets 80,000 signatures in support of farmers

More than 75,000 sign up to Riverford's #GetFairAboutFarming petition

clock 14 November 2023 • 2 min read
#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people

Farm Life

#FarmingCAN: Young farmer says showing the industry for what it truly is will attract new people

In the first of a new series of Íæż½ã½ã’s #FarmingCAN campaign, Emily Ashworth talks to young farmer Dylan Vetara about representing the industry

clock 29 September 2023 • 5 min read
British Food Fortnight is back - 'if you want a robust food system, you need to be close to your supplier'

Farm Life

British Food Fortnight is back - 'if you want a robust food system, you need to be close to your supplier'

Love British Food is a national movement which highlights the value of British farmers and their produce. Emily Ashworth meets the founder of the renowned campaign, Alexia Robinson

clock 14 September 2023 • 7 min read
Lidl offers extra funding for egg farmers

Poultry

Lidl offers extra funding for egg farmers

The retailer said it is firmly committed to the long-standing relationships they have with their British suppliers, and committed to sourcing 100 per cent fresh British eggs

clock 14 September 2023 • 1 min read
Farmer finds niche market for fruit and creates successful skincare range

Farm Life

Farmer finds niche market for fruit and creates successful skincare range

Although fruit it still at the heart of the farm, one family have found a niche market for their product. Jack Watkins finds out more.       

clock 13 July 2023 • 7 min read
McDonald's Progressive Young Íæż½ã½ã: Laura Beaton - 'When customers buy a burger in McDonald's, the hundreds of people involved in its production are rarely considered'

Farm Life

McDonald's Progressive Young Íæż½ã½ã: Laura Beaton - 'When customers buy a burger in McDonald's, the hundreds of people involved in its production are rarely considered'

In a new series for Íæż½ã½ã, the 11 new recruits on the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYF’s to see what they are doing.

clock 12 July 2023 • 5 min read
35,000 hectares of peas are grown in the UK - celebrate farmers during #GreatBritishPeaWeek

Farm Life

35,000 hectares of peas are grown in the UK - celebrate farmers during #GreatBritishPeaWeek

Monday July 3 marks the start of #GreatBritishPeaWeek and here are some fun facts about peas – and the people who produce them.

clock 03 July 2023 • 1 min read