From the editor: The days of being left alone to farm are ebbing away

According to a well known former 草榴社区 Guardian听journalist who spent more than 40 years with the title, one of the biggest changes in UK farming from the 1970s onwards was the rise of the environmental agenda and how it influenced policy.听

Ben Briggs

Ben Briggs is the group publisher and editor in chief of Agriconnect, overseeing the media business and titles such as 草榴社区 Guardian, Dairy Farmer and Arable Farming.

19 March 2021 鈥� 2 min read

According to a well known former 草榴社区 Guardian journalist who spent more than 40 years with the title, one of the biggest changes in UK farming from the 1970s onwards was the rise of the environmental...

New network brings upland women together - "Everyone wants a piece of the uplands"

In a bid to give women who farm in upland areas a chance to share knowledge and connect, the Women's Upland Network aims to bring female farmers together

Emily Ashworth

10 May 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Farm Life

Young farmers quiz Sheep Detectives' Hugh Jackman on farming

What does the man famous for his portrayal of Marvel superhero Wolverine know about farming and what is his favourite breed of sheep?

Chris Brayford

09 May 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Farm Life

Future-proofing the family farm with robots and retail

Three generations of the Hetherington family run a diverse farming business on the Cumbrian coastline, where a robotic milking system with grazing sits alongside tourism and direct sales

Wendy Short

07 May 2026 鈥� 7 min read

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