Dog attacks on sheep rise as lockdown sees dog ownership spike

Police dealt with more than 1,100 incidents of sheep worrying in 2020, up from 800 in 2019, with some forces called out to multiple attacks each week.

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16 April 2021 鈥� 3 min read

Police dealt with more than 1,100 incidents of sheep worrying in 2020, up from 800 in 2019, with some forces called out to multiple attacks each week. Across Scotland there were 157 incidents, while...

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

Farmers 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

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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

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

Farmers 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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