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Gold and inheritance: Secure your wealth, protect your family farm
At Knights Bullion, we understand that in farming, risk is constant - weather, markets and especially recent government policy changes - but there’s one way to safeguard your legacy, no matter what the future holds - invest in gold. Gold isn’t...

Livestock methane is misunderstood, not a climate villain
Recently TSF reported that more beef cows are needed, which would deliver an economic boost of £281 million. The Climate Change Committee - or the climate quango, as I call it - wants a 24% cut in sheep meat and beef consumption to meet our...

The relationship between cattle and forages
Historical perspective is a great way to analyze decisions and figure out how you want to get to the goal desired. Interestingly enough, the term “cattle” in its early development referred to all varieties of domesticated, four-legged livestock,...

Farmers provide update on harvest 2025
8th July 2025 Author: Aleksandra Cupriak The Farmers Guide team brings you the latest harvest 2025 updates from across the UK. Stay with us for more as the season unfolds. Harvest at Hernon Agri in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, photo by Tyler Buddery...

Tragedy as British woman, 35, is run down and killed in front of her husband while out jogging in France as cops question driver
This story is developing, more to follow By PERKIN AMALARAJ Published: 03:30 EDT, 9 July 2025 | Updated: 04:01 EDT, 9 July 2025 A British tourist has tragically been killed after she was run down while out for a jog with her husband. The...

Brits urged to do 1 simple garden task during the heatwave
As the UK braces for another heatwave, Brits are being urged to make a simple addition to their gardens to aid local wildlife. With temperatures set to soar to 30℃ in some parts of the country, our feathered friends will need a bit of extra...

New guidance targets ergot threat in UK cereals
New guidance to tackle toxic ergot in UK cereals aims to protect grain quality, cut food waste, and safeguard public health, following a landmark industry review. A major review into ergot management in UK cereals has led to updated and...

Britain’s Classic: Inside the Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic
During the night of 27th April 2024 – just 15 hours before the 18th edition of the men’s Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic – the rain began. Race founder Colin Clews watched anxiously as heavy clouds drenched his race’s route. He knew that the numerous...

Staying inside and cattle dying: the real risks of climate change to UK
People in the UK could be forced to spend more time at home to shelter from intense heat due to climate change, which could in turn impact the economy, a wide-ranging government assessment has revealed. Extreme weather such as heatwaves and...

Vast cultural archive to be relocated from Scotland to Poland
Demarco’s collection, which spans more than 60 years, includes around 4500 paintings and drawings, as well as around a million photographs, books, posters, letters and catalogues. Read more: Demarco - who announced the relocation of his archive to...

Farmers in 'despair' with some 'considering suicide' at inheritance tax threat
Farmers have been left in "despair" with some said to be considering suicide ahead of the proposed introduction of a farm inheritance tax, a North Wales council meeting heard. Families, workers and businesses are "facing collapse" when the...

Newfoundland group alleges fish farms are dumping plastic waste and derelict equipment
On the south coast of Newfoundland near Gaultois is a small cove known as “The Locker.” The region is sparsely populated — the number of residents in Gaultois has gone down by 80 per cent since the 1990s, following the cod moratorium and ensuing...

Dairy Farmers launches protein boosted milk
For the first time since 2020, dairy milk sales are back in growth, as more Australians embrace protein-rich diets. Plant-based milk drinkers are returning to dairy, recognising its natural nutritional benefits. Products with high protein content...
China’s ‘new farmers’ learn to live stream in rural revitalisation
YANTAI, China - Ms Gao Chaorong knows what it takes to turn out good crops of sweet potatoes, peanuts and wheat, but tasty produce is no longer enough to draw China’s app-savvy crowd. To prevent her crops from rotting unsold in the fields, the...

Britain’s Very Own Pompeii Is A One-Of-A-Kind Glimpse Into Roman Life Almost 2000 Years Ago – And It’s Just 2 Hours From Manchester
Credit: Sigitas Duoblis, Shutterstock Wroxeter, aka Viriconium, once boasted a population size of 15,000, making it the fourth biggest city in Roman Britain—that’s more people than there are currently in Wells, England’s smallest city. Today,...

Decision on huge solar farm bid amid fears Gloucestershire is at risk of becoming 'Solarshire'
A bid for a huge solar farm with the equivalent size of more than 130 football pitches has been rejected amid concerns Gloucestershire is at risk of becoming “Solarshire”. Elgin Energy EsCo Limited has been refused permission to go-ahead with the...

Britain’s best animal-themed attractions and win a family day out at them
Britain loves animals almost as much as it loves sunshine. And with summer in full swing, why not combine the two? From rescue farms to sanctuaries and zoos, there are hundreds of places around the UK where you can enjoy a critter-themed family...

Scotland prepares to welcome the world for agritourism showcase
This landmark conference follows the formation of the Global Agritourism Network in 2023 and will set the stage for future international events. Scottish Agritourism, the national sector body, won the bid to host the inaugural gathering after a...

England's farmers offered £150m in Capital Grant support
The initiative, launched this week, is aimed at helping farms adopt more sustainable practices, enhance environmental protections, and boost overall productivity. Available through the Countryside Stewardship scheme, the grants can support 78...

Letter: Why people rightly complained about battery farmers on Countryfile
Readers may have seen Sunday’s episode of Countryfile, which featured a family who practise ‘battery farming’ on their dairy cows. The segment has resulted in thousands of complaints from viewers disturbed by the practice of keeping cows indoors...