From the editor: Farming resilience tested by a unique set of challenges

It can certainly feel as though some farming sectors are facing an uphill battle at the present time, and that is putting it lightly.

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.

15 October 2021 鈥� 2 min read

It can certainly feel as though some farming sectors are facing an uphill battle at the present time, and that is putting it lightly. Rising input prices across the board, labour issues and wider structural...

Cumbrian farmer John Hall reflects on eight decades of stockmanship to reach the top of British fatstock

A stalwart of livestock farming, John Hall looks back on his life, from national fatstock championships to foot-and-mouth, and his family who have kept him going throughout

Tom Ryder

18 January 2026 鈥� 8 min read

Farm Life

King Charles backs book championing the role of trees on farm

草榴社区 share their stories of how planting is boosting profitability and climate reslience

Jane Thynne

15 January 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Farm Life

Pedigree Aberdeen-Angus, Black Baldy cattle and arable rotation thrive at Scottish Borders farm

Pedigree cattle breeding is a passion for the Hodge family, who believe their mixed farming system is key to their business success

Wendy Short

15 January 2026 鈥� 7 min read

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