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Word ‘milk’ banned for use in branding of plant-based products

Word ‘milk’ banned for use in branding of plant-based products

Producers using the term ‘milk’ to market purely plant-based products have been forced to rebrand.
This Is Agriculture - Sponsored

This Is Agriculture - Sponsored

This initiative aims to raise awareness of the diverse career opportunities available in the sector to non-farming audiences.
DataHub

DataHub

We collate the financial and market data relevant to UK agriculture, so you can view the latest prices, analyse trends over time and compare prices between UK livestock markets.
Auction Finder

Auction Finder

21 Aug 2018
Your one stop shop for all agricultural sales. Visit the UK’s most comprehensive auction directory.
LAMMA 2020

LAMMA 2020

07 Jan 2020
Visit the UK’s leading indoor agricultural event, with eleven packed halls of the very latest in agricultural machinery and equipment. Now at the NEC, Birmingham this is free to attend and free to park.

Brexit Hub

Leaving the EU brings challenges, opportunities and unanswered questions for farming. Let Farmers Guardian help you navigate these unchartered waters with this dedicated Brexit hub, where you can find exclusive analysis from your farming colleagues, industry leaders, academics and politicians, as well as market updates, business tips and much more.
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January 31 is the new Brexit deadline, but the UK can leave the EU before then if the PM's deal is ratified by Parliament.
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A view from the corridors of power

I’ll stand again for Efra Committee chair to hold Ministers’ feet to the fire

I’ll stand again for Efra Committee chair to hold Ministers’ feet to the fire

06 Dec 2019by Farmers Guardian
At this crucial time, we need experienced voices in Parliament to hold Ministers to account and shape future farm policy, which is why I’ll stand again for Efra Committee chair if re-elected, says Neil Parish, Conservative candidate for Tiverton and Honiton.
Labour stands ready to deliver for the farming sector

Labour stands ready to deliver for the farming sector

29 Nov 2019by Farmers Guardian
If elected, the Labour Party will not countenance a race to the bottom on animal welfare, environmental and food safety standards, says Shadow Defra Secretary Sue Hayman.
Work on Scotland’s farming policy begun too late, but we may have answers next year

Work on Scotland’s farming policy begun too late, but we may have answers next year

29 Nov 2019by Farmers Guardian
The Scottish Government began working on future farming policy far too late, but farmers and crofters may finally start to get some of the answers they crave next year, says Mike Rumbles, Liberal Democrat MSP for the North East.
Plaid Cymru is putting rural communities at the forefront of this election campaign

Plaid Cymru is putting rural communities at the forefront of this election campaign

29 Nov 2019by Farmers Guardian
Plaid Cymru’s manifesto pledges show the party is putting rural communities at the forefront of this election campaign, says Llyr Gruffydd, AM and Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary.

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Farmers Share Their Views on Brexit

Farmers’ long working hours give shoppers value for money and are a ‘public good’

Farmers’ long working hours give shoppers value for money and are a ‘public good’

06 Dec 2019by Farmers Guardian
All farmers work long hours, giving UK shoppers value for money, and this should be considered a public good, says Neil Farmer, an arable and sheep farmer from the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border.
With Brexit done, the UK can lead the world in sustainable agriculture

With Brexit done, the UK can lead the world in sustainable agriculture

29 Nov 2019by Farmers Guardian
The future opportunities for UK agriculture, with its sustainable and climate-friendly reputation, are endless. But the Brexit issue needs to be sorted first, says Cumbria livestock farmer Will Case.

Analysis from industry leaders and top academics

Farmers are sick of political bickering, but the CLA is injecting optimism into the debate

Farmers are sick of political bickering, but the CLA is injecting optimism into the debate

06 Dec 2019by Farmers Guardian
Farmers, like most others, are sick of the negativity surrounding politics at the moment, which is why the CLA is injecting optimism into the debate with its Rural Powerhouse campaign, says CLA president Mark Bridgeman.
Any future Government must commit to ensuring food imports meet UK standards

Any future Government must commit to ensuring food imports meet UK standards

29 Nov 2019by Farmers Guardian
Shoppers cannot fairly be expected to ask about standards when buying a beef sandwich, so they must be protected in trade deals by all future Governments, says Gareth Morgan, head of farming and land use policy at the Soil Association.
Boris’ ‘impossible’ deal has changed the whole dynamic of future negotiations

Boris’ ‘impossible’ deal has changed the whole dynamic of future negotiations

22 Nov 2019by Farmers Guardian
Boris’ fashioning of a new deal from Brussels that everyone thought impossible, has changed the whole dynamic of future negotiations, says Norman Bagley, head of policy at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS).

Exclusive interviews

Exclusive interview: George Eustice reveals all about his time at Defra

Exclusive interview: George Eustice reveals all about his time at Defra

09 Jul 2019by Abi Kay
George Eustice was Defra’s longest-serving Farming Minister ever, staying in post for five-and-a-half years before resigning over Brexit, but what did he really make of his time at the department?
EXCL interview: Welsh Gov refuses to listen to industry plea on direct payments

EXCL interview: Welsh Gov refuses to listen to industry plea on direct payments

18 Oct 2018by Abi Kay
Welsh Rural Affairs Secretary Lesley Griffiths has vowed to push on with plans to abolish direct payments, even if an overwhelming majority of farmers oppose them.
‘I am not entirely removed from farming’ – Exclusive interview with Ben Goldsmith

‘I am not entirely removed from farming’ – Exclusive interview with Ben Goldsmith

27 Apr 2018by Abi Kay
Michael Gove’s decision to appoint financier and outspoken environmentalist Ben Goldsmith to the Defra board was a controversial one in farming circles. Abi Kay spoke to him to find out whether those in the industry were justified in their concerns.
FG EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Professor Dieter Helm

FG EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Professor Dieter Helm

06 Apr 2018by Abi Kay
Oxford professor and chair of the Natural Capital Committee Dieter Helm is one of the most influential voices in the debate on agriculture’s post-Brexit future. In an exclusive interview with Farmers Guardian, Abi Kay asked him about his views on the environment, food security, trade and much more.
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Market Snapshot

The latest market information

The latest market information

by Alex Black
Keep an eye on the latest developments in the exchange rate, wheat and livestock prices on our market snapshot
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Quote Of The Week

“One is the sister of a Cabinet Minister, another has a boyfriend working for that cabinet minister, and another is a personal friend of Boris Johnson” - Nigel Farage on the four MEPs who quit the Brexit Party this week

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See Brexit as an opportunity to evaluate your business

“Profit as a percentage of turnover is not very widely used, but farmers should be looking to target 15 per cent. At that level they would be able to afford to invest, draw a reasonable living and have a business which is sustainable for the future.”

Mike Houghton, Andersons, speaking at the Dairy Show

Handy Guides

Conservative leadership candidates: Find out where they stand on farming
30 May 2019by Abi Kay

Conservative leadership candidates: Find out where they stand on farming

Last week, Theresa May said she would step down on June 7, sparking a leadership contest in the Conservative Party. But where do the candidates stand on farming? Abi Kay explores, excluding Gove, as his views are clear.
EXCLUSIVE: FG reveals Defra's post-Brexit plans and industry concerns about them
13 Jul 2018by Abi Kay

EXCLUSIVE: FG reveals Defra's post-Brexit plans and industry concerns about them

Farming and wildlife groups are privately concerned about some elements of Defra’s proposed new environmental land management scheme, Farmers Guardian has learned.
The World Trade Organisation: Everything UK farmers need to know and why
01 Mar 2019by Abi Kay

The World Trade Organisation: Everything UK farmers need to know and why

There has been a lot of talk about ‘trading on World Trade Organisation (WTO) terms’ in a no-deal Brexit. But the UK will take up its seat on the WTO in any Brexit scenario. So what is the WTO and why does it matter?
Personal Profile: Who is Defra’s new Farming Minister, Robert Goodwill?
06 Mar 2019by Abi Kay

Personal Profile: Who is Defra’s new Farming Minister, Robert Goodwill?

The Prime Minister has appointed Robert Goodwill as Defra’s new Farming Minister after George Eustice stepped down last week. But who is he and what does he stand for? Abi Kay explores.
What would WTO rules mean for your sector?
28 Jan 2017by Abi Kay

What would WTO rules mean for your sector?

Abi Kay explores what will happen next with Brexit.
‘No-deal’ Brexit technical notices: Everything farmers need to know
23 Aug 2018by Abi Kay

‘No-deal’ Brexit technical notices: Everything farmers need to know

The UK Government has today published a series of ‘technical notices’ to help businesses prepare for a no-deal Brexit. Abi Kay sets out what farmers need to know.
Intelligence Guide
29 Mar 2018by Jessica Wood

Intelligence Guide

Your guide to all things Brexit – from the EU Withdrawal Bill to the Irish border issue, and from Tariff Rate Quotas to trade agreements.
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