CommunitySee all COMMUNITYFarmers choir trains to tackle mental health conversationsMembers of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir have completed mental health training to help them support people struggling in farming communities. The choir completed the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution’s (Rabi) one-day course… YOUNG FARMERSBen Blacker: 5 takeaways from this year's flash harvestHarvest has come and gone in a flash this year. Apart from oilseed rape, yields have been disappointing – particularly considering how promising things looked two months ago, before the… COMMUNITYGreat British Farm-Fest heads to Newbury for 2027The Great British Farm-Fest is moving to Newbury Showground in 2027 following its inaugural event at Stoneleigh Park, which attracted more than 52,000 visitors over three days. The festival will… COMMUNITYWelsh farms urged to open doors to young peopleFarmers across Wales are being urged to help bring young people into agriculture by offering farm visits, work experience and employment opportunities. The National Lottery-funded Green Careers Pathway supports 16-… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: How shank beat schnitzel in the warDid everyone get the government emergency alert on their phones last week? At the time I was coaching a rugby training session with my under-14s girls, who need very little… COMMUNITYWhy farmers are turning to mentors for their toughest decisionsMore farmers are turning to mentors to help tackle difficult business decisions, from succession and diversification to staff management and finding direction amid rapid change. Helen Wyman, founder of the… COMMUNITYDrought-hit farmers offered £2,000 emergency grantsFarmers facing financial pressure from the prolonged dry weather will be able to apply for £2,000 household grants from next month. The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (Rabi) has committed £2m… COMMUNITYDrought-hit farmers offered £2,000 emergency grantsFarmers facing financial pressure from the prolonged dry weather will be able to apply for £2,000 household grants from next month. The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (Rabi) has committed £2m… YOUNG FARMERSJess Tilley-Moore: Use sheep medicines more responsiblyIf in doubt, drench it. Not everyone says that, but we’ve all met someone who’s convinced a wormer can solve just about anything. As a 20-year-old first-generation farmer with my… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Losing a fight with a blackberry bushWhat passes for a romantic date these days, the present Mrs Evans and I have just returned from a very pleasant evening spent blackberry picking along the wood that borders… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGNew webinar to shine spotlight on domestic abuseThe Women in Agriculture Network is set to explore the challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls in rural communities. Taking place on Friday… YOUNG FARMERSFoundation grant helps new talent build farming careersHelping young people build careers in agriculture, rather than leaving the industry to struggle with an ageing workforce, is the driving force behind the creation of the Tim White Countrywide… COMMUNITYKing Charles marks Aberdeen Angus 150th herd book milestoneThe British monarchy’s longstanding ties to the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society were underlined by the King’s unveiling of the organisation’s 150th Herd Book in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother… YOUNG FARMERSJon Watt: Combine 'potholing' highlights variety in farmingAmong my many failings is a fear of both heights and cramped spaces. A friend of mine once invited me to go potholing with her (she didn’t mean repairing roads,… Young farmersSee all YOUNG FARMERSBen Blacker: 5 takeaways from this year's flash harvestHarvest has come and gone in a flash this year. Apart from oilseed rape, yields have been disappointing – particularly considering how promising things looked two months ago, before the… COMMUNITYWelsh farms urged to open doors to young peopleFarmers across Wales are being urged to help bring young people into agriculture by offering farm visits, work experience and employment opportunities. The National Lottery-funded Green Careers Pathway supports 16-… YOUNG FARMERSJess Tilley-Moore: Use sheep medicines more responsiblyIf in doubt, drench it. Not everyone says that, but we’ve all met someone who’s convinced a wormer can solve just about anything. As a 20-year-old first-generation farmer with my… YOUNG FARMERSFoundation grant helps new talent build farming careersHelping young people build careers in agriculture, rather than leaving the industry to struggle with an ageing workforce, is the driving force behind the creation of the Tim White Countrywide… Britain's Fittest FarmerSee all MACHINERYRidgeline celebrates the strength of British farmersThis summer has once again demonstrated the remarkable strength and adaptability of Britain’s farmers. Periods of extreme heat and drought have placed enormous pressure on crops, livestock and water supplies,… BRITAIN'S FITTEST FARMERExplore the Maxam rangeMAXAM: Premium agricultural tyre solutions at the right value Performance you can rely on MAXAM is a global leader in specialty tyres, known for delivering durable, high-performance solutions built to… Favourite photo galleries Farmlife FramedSee ... Farm Pet Photo Gallery Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: How shank beat schnitzel in the warDid everyone get the government emergency alert on their phones last week? At the time I was coaching a rugby training session with my under-14s girls, who need very little… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Losing a fight with a blackberry bushWhat passes for a romantic date these days, the present Mrs Evans and I have just returned from a very pleasant evening spent blackberry picking along the wood that borders… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Tractors, tears and a whole lot of troubleNever work with children or animals, the American comedian WC Fields once said. As someone who currently works with both on a daily basis, I heartily agree with the man.… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: From pitch hero to grass zero all too quicklyFirst of all, a sincere apology. Some weeks back, I wrote about the tremendous late spring we’d had, and the fact that we had more grass than you can shake… Health and wellbeingSee all COMMUNITYFarmers choir trains to tackle mental health conversationsMembers of the Hawkstone Farmers Choir have completed mental health training to help them support people struggling in farming communities. The choir completed the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution’s (Rabi) one-day course… COMMUNITYSheep sale to raise funds in memory of Will PedleyA North of England Mule shearling will be auctioned at Rugby Farmers Mart this week to raise funds for suicide prevention charity Papyrus. The ewe will be sold on Friday… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGNew webinar to shine spotlight on domestic abuseThe Women in Agriculture Network is set to explore the challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse and violence against women and girls in rural communities. Taking place on Friday… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGLancashire woman completes epic 10,000-cow milking challengeAgricultural professional Marie Stephenson has completed a gruelling challenge to milk more than 10,000 cows in 10 days, raising more than £5,700 for farming charity Rabi. Ms Stephenson, 45, from… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMED7 glorious Harvest Photo Competition entries so farPhotos are flying in for this year’s Farmers Weekly harvest photo competition, in what is an extremely dry harvest. With more than 300 uploads to the gallery so far, there’s plenty of… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Dolly and Annie make winning teamThis week’s Photo of the Week features Dolly McNamara, aged eight, winning first prize in the young handler contest at the Essex Young Farmers Show with her Limousin cow Annie.… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Yarrow the bull chillin' in the sunshineThis week's photo was submitted by Darren Becskehazy, head of cows at Herring Farm in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It shows Yarrow, a Lincoln Red bull – one of the 80-strong… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Why have one when you can have two...This week’s Photo of the Week is from contractor Clare Sansum of AG Sansum & Sons Ltd. It shows the contractors silaging at Cattle Country Farm Park, an open farm… Most popular this week
