Backbone of Britain: RABI finds home for farmer facing troubled times

Moving to a Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution flat in central Bury St Edmunds was an enormous lifestyle change for 78-year-old retired farmer Graham Meaden and his wife Carol. Clemmie Gleeson finds out about his journey through farming.

05 March 2020 鈥� 7 min read

Moving to a Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution flat in central Bury St Edmunds was an enormous lifestyle change for 78-year-old retired farmer Graham Meaden and his wife Carol. Clemmie Gleeson finds...

James Robinson: "Nettles are weeds to some, but are a lifeline to others"

草榴社区 Guardian In Your Field columnist James Robinson on tractor troubles at silage time and the virtues of nettles as a habitat for butterflies

James Robinson

15 June 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Farm Life

Bake Off star wants to leave his mark on the family farm: "When the farm shop opens, that will be my biggest achievement"

Mike Greenwood-Wilkins captured the nation鈥檚 hearts on Great British Bake Off, and as the first farmer to appear on the popular TV show, he was able to showcase just how important this industry is. Emily Ashworth visits him to find out more

Emily Ashworth

14 June 2026 鈥� 10 min read

Farm Life

Helen Stanier: "Data analysis is now an essential part of the dairy farmer's role"

草榴社区 Guardian columnist Helen Stanier on the importance of analysing and sharing milk recording data in order to maintain a sustainable business

Helen Stanier

14 June 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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