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...

In Your Field: "It's a bit of an operation keeping the family and farm going while I'm away"

Farmers Guardian In Your Field columnist James Wright on lessons from New Zealand, taking time away from the farm, and his thoughts on the new Prime Minister

James and Isobel Wright

25 July 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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CPRE says PM must extend his 'good growth in every postcode' pledge to rural communities

Group sets out six key Andy Burnham asks to help rebalance rural Britain

Jane Thynne

24 July 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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Mixed farm in North Yorkshire diversifies from crisps to craft spirit

Potatoes have long been at the heart of the Westgarth family鈥檚 farm business, but instead of ending up in crisp packets, some of their potatoes are being distilled into an award-winning vodka

Katie Fallon

23 July 2026 鈥� 6 min read

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