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Jack Frater: Most value ag consultants despite the doubters

The next eight weeks or so is arguably the most arduous time of year for me as an agricultural consultant, especially when it comes to the work I am involved…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Holstein calf gets helping hand

This week's favourite photo is of farmworker Adam Simpson, giving this little Holstein calf some support. The calf was having problems walking due to a birth defect affecting its front…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: My recipe for the 'full Evans' farm breakfast

A fry-up. A cooked breakfast. A full English. However you refer to this most quintessential of British meals, it’s what Sunday mornings in the Evans household primarily consist of, and…

COMMUNITY

Get ready for BFF 2024 with Farm Fitness videos

Entries are rolling in for this year’s Britain’s Fittest Farmer (BFF) competition, with farmers from all corners of the country signing up to take part. For those that are yet…

COMMUNITY

Farmer raises funds for Ukraine with Zelensky and Sunak help

A Sussex farmer is raising money for war-torn Ukraine with the help of a unique painting signed by the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, and UK prime minister Rishi Sunak. Arable…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Yana charity launches new rural mental health helpline

Rural mental health and suicide prevention charity Yana (You Are Not Alone), based in East Anglia, has launched a new live helpline to give immediate support to rural communities. The…

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YOUNG FARMERS

Jack Frater: Most value ag consultants despite the doubters

The next eight weeks or so is arguably the most arduous time of year for me as an agricultural consultant, especially when it comes to the work I am involved…

COMMUNITY

Lucy Nott: Bring on the female combine drivers

“If you can't see it, you can't be it.” Theatre director Marianne Elliot is right – which is why campaigns like Farmers Weekly’s Level the Field are so important. The more…

DAIRY

How joint venture helped young couple farm in own right

Two seasons of collaboration with a neighbour gave Rhodri and Siwan Jones the confidence and cash to start dairying on their own. Rhodri trained as a solicitor and met Siwan,…

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WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: My recipe for the 'full Evans' farm breakfast

A fry-up. A cooked breakfast. A full English. However you refer to this most quintessential of British meals, it’s what Sunday mornings in the Evans household primarily consist of, and…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Searching for signs of spring on farm

I’m reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe with my youngest daughter, and I’m beginning to suspect that the evil White Witch who magically condemns the kingdom of Narnia…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Is common sense as lost as golden age of trains?

I’m a big fan of trains. Not quite in the bobble-hat, Thermos flask and camera class of middle-aged men who enjoy standing on platforms and getting animated over a fleeting…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: The art of farming (and living) sustainably

I was recently asked what single piece of advice I’d give to my younger self. Not having particularly considered this question before, I was rather stumped for a minute or…

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Yana charity launches new rural mental health helpline

Rural mental health and suicide prevention charity Yana (You Are Not Alone), based in East Anglia, has launched a new live helpline to give immediate support to rural communities. The…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Farm Doctor: How to spot signs of poor mental health

In February, Farmers Weekly's Farm Doctor Camilla Baker shared her advice on maintaining good mental health while farming. This month, she takes that further, explaining how to spot if a friend…

NEWS

Opinion: Simple self-help tools can be useful to farmers

An Irish podcaster known as “Blindboy”, famous for wearing a mask fashioned out of a shopping bag, may have one of the best tools for mental health. He highlights the…

COMMUNITY

Britain's Fittest Farmer: Meet the women returning in 2024

Entries are rolling in for this year’s Britain’s Fittest Farmer (BFF) competition, with farmers from across the country signing up to take part in our three qualifier heats throughout the…

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Farmers Weekly lambing gallery: Best snaps of 2024

For many, the busy 2024 lambing season is well under way – and hundreds of farmers have taken the time to send their photos to the Farmers Weekly lambing gallery. …

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Holstein calf gets helping hand

This week's favourite photo is of farmworker Adam Simpson, giving this little Holstein calf some support. The calf was having problems walking due to a birth defect affecting its front…

COMMUNITY

Get ready for BFF 2024 with Farm Fitness videos

Entries are rolling in for this year’s Britain’s Fittest Farmer (BFF) competition, with farmers from all corners of the country signing up to take part. For those that are yet…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Red nosed lamb frolics around

The lamb pictured here appears to have got into the charity sprit as it frolicked around wearing a red nose for Red Nose Day. The picture was sent by Nicky,…