From the editor: Battle for farm standards comes at a crucial time for many

In a choice between gold plating farm standards or leaving the door ajar to foreign trade deals, a majority of MPs came down on the side of the latter this week.

Ben Briggs

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

17 October 2020 鈥� 2 min read

In a choice between gold plating farm standards or leaving the door ajar to foreign trade deals, a majority of MPs came down on the side of the latter this week. For many farmers it felt like a betrayal;...

OPINION: Succession, security and trusts on the family farm

Roythornes Solicitors' Oscar Scotney writes on how trusts can be a great tool to help protect assets

Oscar Scotney

18 April 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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EXCLUSIVE - John Milne: 'We want small abattoirs to be seen as critical national infrastructure'

Liberal Democrat MP John Milne writes on the vital role small abattoirs play to support food security, local meat supply chains, higher animal welfare and economic growth. However, he sheds light on why they face increasing pressure to remain operational

John Milne

17 April 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Farmers left out in the cold as Gov moves to ease energy burden on certain industries

NFU calls for for urgent action to help growers combat soaring fuel costs

Jane Thynne

17 April 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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