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Having bought their first Jersey herd from the late Queen Elizabeth II, Graham’s Family Dairy has since seen huge demand for its Jersey milk products.

Hutchinsons technical manager, Dick Neale, and regional technical support manager, Alice Cannon, offer establishment advice following a washout 2023/24 season.

Defra has just revealed data that shows the disastrous impact of the wettest 18 months on record on UK vegetable and fruit production. 

NFU president Tom Bradshaw met with new Defra secretary of state Steve Reed MP on his first full day in office, where they discussed “key and immediate actions” that are needed to enable the British food and farming sector to thrive. 

With the polls opening on 4th July, Farmers Guide provides a summary of what each political party has promised farmers during the general election campaign.

Defra’s ‘expanded and improved’ SFI is available to farmers from July 2024. Sarah Kidby explores the new offering in more depth.

A dairy farming duo from the Isle of Man, David and Rob Cooil, scooped a major international award for their “outstanding commitment” to conservation within a commercial business. 

The UK will be increasingly tested by more droughts like those seen in 2022, emphasising the importance of being prepared for similar extreme weather in future, say scientists who have analysed that summer’s events.

Potato growers are calling for political action as the future of homegrown potatoes comes under increasing pressure.

Arable farmers will share their stories on social media as a part of #YourHarvest campaign which aims to highlight their hard work and dedication. 

The Labour Party has just published its 2024 general election manifesto, with pledges to champion British farming while protecting the environment. 

The Liberal Democrats have published their 2024 election manifesto, titled For a Fair Deal. Farmers Guide takes a look at what it’s promising for food and farming.