After losing her Dad to suicide in 2025, Charli Hicks spoke to Farmers Guardian chief reporter Rachael Brown about mental health in the farming community, and the 24 hour fundraising challenge she is taking on with her family to raise vital funds for RABI.
Kemi Badenoch promises to stand by farmers and take action on family farm tax and trade
Chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on her sit-down interview with the Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Farmers should not be left paying to clear waste dumped on their land, the CLA said, as the Prime Minister announced a crackdown on organised waste crime
What the drought package means for farmers
Chief reporter Rachael Brown said there has been some unhelpful finger pointing around who vaccinated and who did not, but where is the accountability from Government and where is the financial investment and support?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the Southwest has shone a light on the issues facing many rural businesses, but some have criticised his 鈥榢nee jerk鈥� reaction of a 拢65m funding announcement and have called for a more long-term strategy to help them grow
Writing from his family鈥檚 farm in Cumbria, Farmers Guardian online content specialist Tom Ryder reflects on the public reaction to Britain鈥檚 wildfire crisis and a promising start from new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
NFU has called on Defra to deliver an 'emergency support package' to help farmers hit by bluetongue, with the cost of getting rid of dead stock.
Chief reporter Rachael Brown sat down with Andy Burnham at a Cornish potato farm where he announced an emergency drought fund for farmers. He spoke about the need to prioritise food and farming for national resilience, but would not commit to any increases in Defra's budget