51AVÊÓÆµ

In your field: James Wright - "We lose 24 years of official TB-free status"

James, along with his wife Isobel and their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm

Katie Jones
clock • 2 min read
James Wright
Image:

James Wright

It's April, the sun is shining today, the calves are out, and we've got seed going into the ground. There's a bit of wet weather in the forecast and if farming ever had a perfect week, it would probably...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Blogs

OPINION: Who is going to feed the nation?

OPINION: Who is going to feed the nation?

This week food price caps, climate change and conflict have dominated the agenda. But surely the time for talk is over - just back our farmers and let them get on with the job

clock 21 May 2026 • 2 min read
OPINION: Regen has moved passed the buzzword stage, but who is paying for the transition?

OPINION: Regen has moved passed the buzzword stage, but who is paying for the transition?

Ash Ellwood share some thoughts on regen farming and the financial challenges associated with transitioning

clock 21 May 2026 • 2 min read
OPINION:  Is folklore as accurate as current technology for long range weather forecasting?

OPINION: Is folklore as accurate as current technology for long range weather forecasting?

clock 20 May 2026 • 2 min read