Farmers Guardian
News
Over The Farm Gate

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.
CropTec

CropTec

25 Nov 2020
The CropTec show is for all farmers and agronomists seeking the latest information on innovative methods to increase profits from crop production.
LAMMA 2021

LAMMA 2021

12 Jan 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.

Campaigns

Firebrand Handley still up for the fight

Firebrand Handley still up for the fight

08 Jul 202005:30
Twenty years ago this spring saw the formation of Farmers For Action. To mark the anniversary, Farmers Guardian spoke to its leader David Handley about why the organisation remains relevant two decades on.
[
, Campaigns, farm life,
]
More than one million people pledge their support for NFU’s food standards campaign

More than one million people pledge their support for NFU’s food standards campaign

18 Jun 202009:15
A petition calling on Government to put laws in place to prevent UK food standards being undermined by future imports has received more than one million signatures.
[
, arable, Business, Campaigns, dairy, livestock,
]
Young farmer launches campaign to showcase ‘vital’ work of industry

Young farmer launches campaign to showcase ‘vital’ work of industry

28 Apr 202005:06
A sixth generation farmer has launched a ‘fighting for future farmers’ social media campaign, in a bid to raise awareness of the vital work of the agricultural industry.
[
, Business, Campaigns, Coronavirus, dairy, Young farmers,
]
Farm groups urge countryside walkers to ‘respect’ rural communities amid pandemic

Farm groups urge countryside walkers to ‘respect’ rural communities amid pandemic

10 Apr 202010:00
Farm groups across the board have appealed for countryside visitors to walk responsibly over the Easter weekend to avoid endangering rural communities.
[
, Campaigns, Coronavirus, farm life, livestock, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead,
]
Careers in Agriculture magazine sent to thousands of UK secondary schools

Careers in Agriculture magazine sent to thousands of UK secondary schools

04 Mar 202013:20
New digital magazine launches as part of National Careers Week 2020
[
, arable, Arable Farming, Business, Campaigns, Crop protection, dairy, Getting started, livestock, New entrants, Soil, Technology,
]
New figures reveal unprecedented link between poor mental health and farm safety

New figures reveal unprecedented link between poor mental health and farm safety

10 Feb 202006:00
Poor mental health is contributing to the farming industry’s abysmal record on safety, a survey has found. 
[
, Campaigns, farm life, Farm safety, mental health,
]
Macmillan backs down following criticism over anti-meat fundraising campaign

Macmillan backs down following criticism over anti-meat fundraising campaign

04 Feb 202014:36
Cancer charity Macmillan has announced it will no longer ‘actively’ promote its Meat-Free March campaign, following backlash from farmers.
[
, Beef, Campaigns, dairy, poultry,
]
British Lion to pump £1.3 million into egg marketing campaign

British Lion to pump £1.3 million into egg marketing campaign

20 Jan 202016:37
British Lion has announced plans to inject £1.3 million into its 2020 egg marketing campaign.
[
, Business, Campaigns, poultry,
]
Farmer launches campaign to ‘send a united message’ that #farmingcares

Farmer launches campaign to ‘send a united message’ that #farmingcares

27 Nov 201908:09
The campaign is an initiative to shed positive light on the industry and highlight the benefits British farmers bring to not just food production, but also the British countryside and biodiversity.
[
, arable, Campaigns, Environment, farm life, livestock, Welfare,
]
AHDB and Dairy UK campaign 'reigniting' love of British dairy products

AHDB and Dairy UK campaign 'reigniting' love of British dairy products

13 Aug 201913:39
Research found young parents were more certain to buy dairy products with a drop in the amount of people cutting consumption.
[
, Business, Campaigns, dairy, farm life,
]
Celebrating UK ag through #Farm24 can help combat loneliness, says Eustice

Celebrating UK ag through #Farm24 can help combat loneliness, says Eustice

07 Aug 201910:21
Celebrating UK agriculture through Farmers Guardian’s #Farm24 can help combat feelings of isolation in the farming community, Farming Minister George Eustice has said.
[
, Campaigns, Farm24, Politics,
]
Welsh Government to clamp down on walkers with dogs off leads near livestock

Welsh Government to clamp down on walkers with dogs off leads near livestock

16 Apr 201907:30
The Welsh Government is planning a clamp down on dog walkers who keep their pets off leads around livestock.
[
, Campaigns, farm life, Legislation, livestock, Politics, Rural crime, sheep, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead, Wales,
]
‘We need the support of local dog owners to help prevent livestock worrying’

‘We need the support of local dog owners to help prevent livestock worrying’

15 Apr 201906:00
The problem of livestock worrying by dogs has become so serious that NFU Scotland (NFUS) has kick-started regional initiatives to back up its Control Your Dog on Farmland campaign.
[
, Campaigns, farm life, livestock, Scotland, sheep, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead, Welfare,
]
Dogs do not chase animals they have been trained to avoid, says professional trainer

Dogs do not chase animals they have been trained to avoid, says professional trainer

13 Apr 201907:00
Keeping dogs on a lead around livestock is unarguably sensible and responsible advice, says professional dog trainer and former police dog handler Jamie Penrith.
[
, Campaigns, farm life, livestock, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead, Welfare,
]
Farmer shoots dogs and dumps them on millionaire owners’ lawn after sheep attack

Farmer shoots dogs and dumps them on millionaire owners’ lawn after sheep attack

12 Apr 201913:09
The two pet dogs – an Alsatian and an Akita cross – were caught savaging East Sussex farmer Frank Langrish’s flock, killing six sheep and injuring another eight so badly they had to be put down.
[
, Campaigns, farm life, livestock, sheep, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead, Welfare,
]
Sheep farmer visits dog walking spots for proactive talks on livestock worrying

Sheep farmer visits dog walking spots for proactive talks on livestock worrying

12 Apr 201906:00
NFU West Sussex council delegate David Exwood said he was hoping to bring some good out of the issue and work with local dog owners, rather than against them, to create proactive relationships.
[
, Campaigns, farm life, livestock, sheep, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead, Welfare,
]
Dog walkers ‘still quite blasé’ about livestock worrying in the UK countryside

Dog walkers ‘still quite blasé’ about livestock worrying in the UK countryside

11 Apr 201908:00
Getting ahead of the issue before it happens with proactive messaging is key to making change, farm vets have said.
[
, Campaigns, farm life, livestock, sheep, Take The Lead, Welfare,
]
‘Dog owners don’t want to be told they are irresponsible as they do not think they are’

‘Dog owners don’t want to be told they are irresponsible as they do not think they are’

10 Apr 201909:30
Rural crime officers are demanding more powers from Government to be able to effectively prosecute offending dog owners who allow their pets to chase livestock.
[
, Campaigns, farm life, livestock, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead, Welfare,
]
British police dealt with more than 1,100 dog attacks on sheep in 2018

British police dealt with more than 1,100 dog attacks on sheep in 2018

09 Apr 201906:00
Dog attacks on sheep flocks have jumped 67 per cent in the last seven years, new research by Farmers Guardian has revealed.
[
, Business, Campaigns, livestock, Rural crime, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead,
]
‘It's destroying farmers’ lives’ – shepherd speaks out over livestock worrying

‘It's destroying farmers’ lives’ – shepherd speaks out over livestock worrying

08 Apr 201906:00
Less than two years after discovering the gruesome remnants a loose dog had left behind after savaging his flock, Peter Sandgrove is fighting to remind dog owners to keep their pets on a lead.
[
, Campaigns, farm life, livestock, sheep, Sheep worrying, Take The Lead, Welfare,
]

Most Recent

About

About us
Advertise with us
Work for us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Cookie policy

Members

Sign In
Become a member
Member benefits
FAQ
Search

More From Us

Our publications
Buy & Sell
Our events
New resources
Photo galleries

Contact

Editorial team
Memberships team
Sales team
Technical services
AgriBriefing

Subscribe

Become a Farmers Guardian VIP Member

Subscribe
Facebook
Twitter
RSS
Facebook
Twitter
RSS