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Leaf launches school competition to win farm visit

A competition has opened inviting schools across the country to apply for the chance to win a farm experience for their classes to learn about the farm-to-fork journey and the…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: My name is Will, and I have polytunnel vision

Owning a polytunnel is a bit like keeping horses or being a vegan – it very quickly gets to a point where it begins to take over your life, you…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Rsabi offers free farmer health checks at Highland Show

Farmers visiting the Royal Highland Show this weekend (24-25 June) are being encouraged to have their physical and mental wellness checked by health professionals at the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Farmers urged to wear sunscreen as skin cancer on the rise

As temperatures rise and the harvest season approaches, farmers are being reminded to protect their skin against sun damage, as figures show the instance of deadly melanoma is on the…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Farm doctor: Breaking down barriers to men's health

It is no secret that farmers can be notoriously bad at seeking help when something is wrong. Often working long and solitary hours, health and wellbeing concerns are left unvoiced,…

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'Len's Light' tractor sets off for farming mental health campaig...

A tractor has set off on the first leg of a 2,000-mile journey from John O’ Groats to Land’s End as part of the "Len’s Light" campaign, launched to shed…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: RAU freshers' couple tie the knot

Our highlight this week comes from Jess Godber and Taylor Moore who shared a photo of their wedding day at Taylor’s family farm in Letwell, South Yorkshire. The pair, who…

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Chris Bennett: Beware the downside of diversification

It bothers me that when times are hard in farming we get told we need to diversify to survive. I fear farmers are led down a path of bringing in…

COLLEGES

Which are the best agricultural universities for 2024?

The annual university league tables for agricultural and forestry courses have been announced for the 2023-24 academic years. The list, which is independently compiled by student site “The Complete University…

YOUNG FARMERS

Hannah Reddaway: Sepsis shock prompts safety rethink

I thought calling 111 was ridiculous when I pricked my finger with a needle while injecting a sheep with calcium. I am reasonably accustomed to the scrapes, cuts, and bruises…

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Farm vets launch campaign to keep children safe on farms

A Welsh farm veterinary practice has launched a social media safety campaign urging parents to ensure children are “safe and seen” on farms. Based in Carmarthenshire, the initiative was launched…

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Will's World: My name is Will, and I have polytunnel vision

Owning a polytunnel is a bit like keeping horses or being a vegan – it very quickly gets to a point where it begins to take over your life, you…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Silaging is top of the pops in farming

My eleven-year-old daughter is a climber. She started when she was a feral toddler with household and garden objects – sideboards, curtains, trees, the dog – and hasn’t really stopped…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: The early farmer catches the birdsong

I am emphatically not a morning person. Which, when you think about it, is quite odd for an ex-dairy farmer (or perhaps that’s why I’m an ex-dairy farmer). I can…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Baleful effort from No 10 could be last straw

“If you can keep yourself from growing sour, surly, bitter and cynical, man you’ve got it half licked,” wrote Henry Miller in his seminal 1972 book On Turning Eighty. I…

Britain's Fittest Farmer 2023

Could you claim the crown for fittest farmer in the UK? Enter for one of our three qualifier events across the country and join the race to become Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2023.
  • Devon County Show, Saturday 20 May
  • Lincolnshire County Show, Wednesday 21 June
  • Royal Highland Show, Sunday 25 June
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Health and wellbeing

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Rsabi offers free farmer health checks at Highland Show

Farmers visiting the Royal Highland Show this weekend (24-25 June) are being encouraged to have their physical and mental wellness checked by health professionals at the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Farm doctor: Breaking down barriers to men's health

It is no secret that farmers can be notoriously bad at seeking help when something is wrong. Often working long and solitary hours, health and wellbeing concerns are left unvoiced,…

COMMUNITY

'Len's Light' tractor sets off for farming mental health campaig...

A tractor has set off on the first leg of a 2,000-mile journey from John O’ Groats to Land’s End as part of the "Len’s Light" campaign, launched to shed…

COMMUNITY

BFF judge completes 'monumental' rope climb for FCN

Britain’s Fittest Farmer judge and farming fitness guru Tom Kemp has completed a gruelling 20-hour rope climb to raise funds for the Farming Community Network (FCN). Completing the challenge from…

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FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: RAU freshers' couple tie the knot

Our highlight this week comes from Jess Godber and Taylor Moore who shared a photo of their wedding day at Taylor’s family farm in Letwell, South Yorkshire. The pair, who…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: Fastrac gets bride to the church on time

It must be wedding season! Thanks to Finn for sending in this wonderful shot of his aunty and uncle's wedding. The couple opted for four JCB Fastracs to transport the…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Week: St Michael's Mount in view below phacelia

We've finally seen some sunshine over the past few weeks following a very wet spring, with colours popping and flowers blooming.  Thanks to Matthew who shared his view of the…

FARMLIFE FRAMED

Photo of the Day: Office cat takes a break for FW catch-up

We were sent this picture of a cheeky cat taking some time out in a drawer to catch up on the week's farming news. Andy Bone of Standen Engineering Ltd,…

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