'One of the few positives from World War II, due to the extreme shortage of food, was that farmers were appreciated as never before or after. A consequence of this were the Agricultural Holdings Acts. The 1947 Act provided guaranteed prices. The 1948 Act required conditions of good farm management and the 1949 Act covered land tenure'
Explore the challenges facing UK farming, from land price surges to generational shifts. Will traditional farming practices survive the next decade?
Ben Harman, once Charolais royalty, questions traditional judging standards in beef cattle, advocating for data-driven breeding policies.
Explore the evolving challenges of lambing in Scotland, from the harsh 1960s to modern times with John Elliot.
A total of seven million new trees, including oak, hazel, dogwood, and holly, are scheduled for planting.
How long until British farmers stop bearing unfair trade burdens?
The Farm Safety Foundation's study reveals that 92% of farmers under 40 view poor mental health as the primary future challenge for the industry. While mental health discussions are prevalent in farming publications, those over 58 may prioritise physical wellbeing equally or more.
The foundation of my agricultural education began in childhood, standing by a gate in the sheep folds.
In reminiscing about these two remarkable shepherds, Jimmy Stobo and Davie Jappy, whose lifespans overlapped almost perfectly with mine, I discovered interesting facets of their lives.
