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Over The Farm Gate

Join Farmers Guardian Editor Ben Briggs, and Head of News and Business Olivia Midgley, for weekly thought-provoking and lighthearted debate around the key issues affecting farming, food and the countryside right now. This podcast is brought to you in association with the CLA.
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 2021

LAMMA 2021

25 May 2021
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.

A view from the corridors of power

Now a UK-EU trade deal has been done, we need to give it time to work

Now a UK-EU trade deal has been done, we need to give it time to work

15 Jan 2021
There will no doubt be some teething problems for businesses, but now a UK-EU trade deal has been done, we need to give it time to work, says Neil Parish MP, chairman of the Efra Select Committee.
Direct payments must stay until ELM can be rolled out in full

Direct payments must stay until ELM can be rolled out in full

15 Jan 2021
Farmers cannot afford to lose half their BPS income over the next four years. Government must maintain current farm payments until the new ELM scheme is rolled out in full to protect the future of family farming, says Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale.
Welsh farmers need not worry about rural spending

Welsh farmers need not worry about rural spending

15 Jan 2021
Welsh farmers will continue to receive the same level of funding in 2021 as they received in 2019 – there is no need for worry about rural spending, says Paul Davies MS, leader of the Welsh Conservatives.
The best future for Scottish farmers will be achieved by pursuing independence

The best future for Scottish farmers will be achieved by pursuing independence

30 Dec 2020
The best future for Scottish farmers will be achieved by pursuing independence from the dysfunctional UK, says John Finnie, Green MSP for the Highlands and Islands.

Check how prepared your business is for Brexit with these AHDB tools

Farmers Share Their Views on Brexit

Brexit will create winners and losers in farming, but I fear more losers than winners

Brexit will create winners and losers in farming, but I fear more losers than winners

27 Nov 2020by Farmers Guardian
Brexit will create winners and losers in farming, but the direction of travel makes me fear there will be more losers than winners, says Oliver Dowding, an apple grower in South East Somerset.
Free traders need to stop pretending they’re living in the Corn Laws era

Free traders need to stop pretending they’re living in the Corn Laws era

20 Nov 2020by Abi Kay
There is no comparison to the UK’s food system in 2020 and the 1800s Corn Laws, and free traders are doing us all a disservice by denying this fact, says arable farmer and NFU Sugar Board member Tom Clarke.

Analysis from industry leaders and top academics

2020 brought us panic and a pandemic, but what does 2021 have in store for farmers?

2020 brought us panic and a pandemic, but what does 2021 have in store for farmers?

30 Dec 2020
There were many unpredictable and unprecedented events in 2020, but what does 2021 have in store for farmers? Sustain’s head of sustainable farming, Vicki Hird, explores what could be on the horizon.
The realities of ‘getting Brexit done’ are about to hit the general public

The realities of ‘getting Brexit done’ are about to hit the general public

25 Dec 2020
Like politicians, the general public have short memories, and however strongly they felt last year about ‘getting Brexit done’, realities that hit them in the pocket will lead to far more unrest than being sick of Brexit headlines, says FUW’s head of policy Dr Nick Fenwick.
England and Wales must ensure their new farming policies don’t destroy the let sector

England and Wales must ensure their new farming policies don’t destroy the let sector

18 Dec 2020
England and Wales are moving ahead with their plans to shift away from direct support, but they must ensure they do not destroy the let sector of agriculture in their keenness to take a new path, says George Dunn, chief executive of the TFA.

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.
Dates To Look Out For

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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Brexit Prep Tip

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

Defra’s Environmental Land Management Scheme – Everything you need to know
25 Feb 2020by Abi Kay

Defra’s Environmental Land Management Scheme – Everything you need to know

Defra has today published two important new documents on the Environmental Land Management Scheme and future farming policy. Abi Kay explores what they say.
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.
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