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Welcome from the editor: Íæż½ã½ã is 180 years-old - it is time to take FG forwards in a new era

Blogs

Welcome from the editor: Íæż½ã½ã is 180 years-old - it is time to take FG forwards in a new era

This week from Íæż½ã½ã's editor Olivia Midgley

clock 14 June 2024 • 2 min read
Green party co-leader Adrian Ramsay - "Too many farmers feel that they are trying to survive a perfect storm"

Politics

Green party co-leader Adrian Ramsay - "Too many farmers feel that they are trying to survive a perfect storm"

The Green party co-leader and candidate for Waveney Valley Adrian Ramsay explains what his party can deliver for British farming and the environment

clock 12 June 2024 • 3 min read
Dr Julia Aglionby - Liberal Democrat candidate: 'No farmer should be asked to produce our food or offset other's carbon emissions at less than the cost of production'

Politics

Dr Julia Aglionby - Liberal Democrat candidate: 'No farmer should be asked to produce our food or offset other's carbon emissions at less than the cost of production'

The Penrith and Solway political candidate has written a piece for Íæż½ã½ã on previous Government policy and how the Liberal Democrats will support farmers ahead of the General Election

clock 11 June 2024 • 4 min read
Farming Matters: Rhun Ap Iorwerth - "There is an extractive element to food production in Wales"

Politics

Farming Matters: Rhun Ap Iorwerth - "There is an extractive element to food production in Wales"

‘No Íæż½ã½ã No Food’ is as much a harsh reality as it is a powerful rallying cry says Plaid Cymru leader

clock 10 June 2024 • 3 min read
In your field: Helen Stanier - "I aim to show there are opportunities for all in agriculture and break down barriers to entry."

In your field

In your field: Helen Stanier - "I aim to show there are opportunities for all in agriculture and break down barriers to entry."

Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers.

clock 10 June 2024 • 2 min read
In your field: James Robinson - "Pupils that sometimes struggle in a classroom environment often excel when they are outdoors in nature"

In your field

In your field: James Robinson - "Pupils that sometimes struggle in a classroom environment often excel when they are outdoors in nature"

James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

clock 07 June 2024 • 3 min read
Anas Sarwar - Scottish Labour Party leader: "Íæż½ã½ã have a vital stake in Scotland's future"

Politics

Anas Sarwar - Scottish Labour Party leader: "Íæż½ã½ã have a vital stake in Scotland's future"

Scottish Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar has written a blog for Íæż½ã½ã to discuss his farming background, the challenges farmers face at present, their important role in Scotland's future, and what the Scottish Labour Party will do to support them ahead of the General Election

clock 07 June 2024 • 3 min read
From the editor: Meaningful change in farming industry only possible by working together

Blogs

From the editor: Meaningful change in farming industry only possible by working together

This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor Olivia Midgley

clock 06 June 2024 • 2 min read
Letters: "Rishi Sunak did not highlight the detrimental effects of Brexit on farming"

Politics

Letters: "Rishi Sunak did not highlight the detrimental effects of Brexit on farming"

This week's letters from Íæż½ã½ã readers

clock 06 June 2024 • 1 min read
Letters: Grateful to be out of wool trade

Livestock

Letters: Grateful to be out of wool trade

This week's letters from Íæż½ã½ã readers

clock 05 June 2024 • 2 min read