CommunitySee all COMMUNITYFarmer on mission to raise awareness of neurodiversity in agStaffordshire dairy farmer Liz Haines is on a mission to raise awareness about neurodiversity in the agricultural community, and hopes her speaking slot at the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) will… COMMUNITYCharity Tractor of Lights parade cancelled on police adviceThe first ever Tractor of Lights parade through Dartmouth has been cancelled at the last minute following an about-turn from Devon and Cornwall Police. The charity event, organised by the… YOUNG FARMERSLucy Walker: Hospital stay reminds me of need to not rushI won myself a free, three-night, all-inclusive holiday in hospital last spring after a small mishap with a Heptevac P needle. While I’ll continue to argue it was entirely the… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Tractor runs light up DecemberWe’re kicking off our Christmas on the farm 2024 gallery this year with this festive photo from Eliza, who captured the magic of the Ise of Man Young Farmers’ tractor… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarm Doctor: What to do when children have breathing problemsAs many parents know, the autumn and winter months bring a surge of coughs, colds, and fevers, often seeming like a child is unwell every other week. Winter is also… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Why tenant farmers could do with a superheroIf you read last week’s column, you’ll recall the story of our hapless former local MP who didn’t remotely understand Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and their associated restrictions. I feel… COMMUNITYMorrisons launches ‘Tractor Tuesdays’ for British farmersMorrisons is championing British farmers with its new “Tractor Tuesdays” initiative, offering a 25% discount on food and drink in all its cafés nationwide. Starting 3 December, the scheme aims… Young farmersSee all COMMUNITYFuture farmers shine at tiny tractor runMini tractors and their drivers were the stars at the recent Ruthin Farmers Auction Christmas Show, with over 50 children taking part in the Tiny Tractor Run. The festive event,… YOUNG FARMERSLucy Walker: Hospital stay reminds me of need to not rushI won myself a free, three-night, all-inclusive holiday in hospital last spring after a small mishap with a Heptevac P needle. While I’ll continue to argue it was entirely the… NEWSApplications open for the 2025 Fresh AF programmeThe AF Group has opened applications for Fresh AF, a year-long programme designed to help 20 young farming professionals expand their knowledge and career opportunities in agriculture. Fresh AF aims… YOUNG FARMERSFergus MacGregor: Ram slam makes me value those with stockI don’t get a lot of time to practise my shepherding skills as this farm is mainly arable. We only have 30 sheep “to mow the meadows”, so the following… Favourite photo galleries Christmas on the farm 2024 Farmlife FramedSee ... Farming memories Farmers Weekly Photo Competition 2024 Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Why tenant farmers could do with a superheroIf you read last week’s column, you’ll recall the story of our hapless former local MP who didn’t remotely understand Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and their associated restrictions. I feel… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: The tenant, the politician and that AHA momentThe year was 2017. After months of arguing that an early parliamentary election would distract from the necessity of focusing on Brexit negotiations, prime minister Theresa May stunned the country… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Why farmers could do to be more Street-wiseMost of those who are writing about the present agricultural depression are suggesting that somebody or other should do something for agriculture, never that agriculture should do something for itself.… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Fresh perspectives on a Roman holidayIt’s a miracle I brought them all back home with me. First there was the policeman at the airport who checked our passports. His tailored uniform was designed to show… Health and wellbeingSee all HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarm Doctor: What to do when children have breathing problemsAs many parents know, the autumn and winter months bring a surge of coughs, colds, and fevers, often seeming like a child is unwell every other week. Winter is also… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarm Doctor: On the lookout for ticks and Lyme diseaseThe risk of contracting Lyme disease is potentially higher for people who work in the countryside because it is spread by infected ticks that can lurk in wooded, marshy or… COMMUNITYKaleb Cooper's new book focuses on positivity in agricultureAgriculture may be facing some of the biggest challenges ever right now, but trying to focus on the positives can make an enormous difference – both in terms of improving… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarm Doctor: What to do if you suffer from hearing lossWorking in agriculture can take its toll on hearing as farmers are exposed to many loud noises which, over time, may damage the inner ear. In fact, farming is an… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Tractor runs light up DecemberWe’re kicking off our Christmas on the farm 2024 gallery this year with this festive photo from Eliza, who captured the magic of the Ise of Man Young Farmers’ tractor… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Eddie pedals for your farming futureEddie’s first trip to London was for the farmers’ protest on 19 November 2024. He brought his own pedal tractor from home and wore his Farmers Weekly hat with pride. He… COMMUNITYPhoto of the Week: Poignant photo amid farming protestsAs farmers in their thousands flocked to the capital this week to take a stand against the government’s farm policy changes, this photo acts as a reminder of the potential… COMMUNITYVideo: 90 and Counting - dairy farmer Edward Brown, DevonFrom a very young age, farming is all I wanted to do. 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