From the Editor: Defra chief must look beyond farmgate prices for true financial picture

Defra Secretary George Eustice has been at it again, claiming the rise in farmgate prices over the past 12 months shows that farmers can recoup the money they are starting to lose due to reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme.

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.

25 March 2022 鈥� 2 min read

Defra Secretary George Eustice has been at it again, claiming the rise in farmgate prices over the past 12 months shows that farmers can recoup the money they are starting to lose due to reductions in...

'Balancing' emotion and policy: New NFU chief lays out her vision

Farmers Guardian's chief reporter, Rachael Brown sits down with NFU director general, Sophie Throup, three months since she was appointed into the role

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NI Farming Minister says: "The days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over" as cattle cull row ramps up

Tensions are rising as UFU issues vote of no confidence in department and demand's Andrew Muir's resignation

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Farming passion helped beef farmer secure Miss Manchester title

Clare Hopwood plans to use her Miss Manchester title to educate people about farming, while reducing stigmas around mental health and women鈥檚 role in the sector

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17 August 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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