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It’s July, and I’m STILL talking about the unsettled weather. Why? Because it has such a huge impact on our farmers, affecting their viability and profitability. We’ve just come out of the wettest 18 months on record, with some farms underwater and harvests suffering. However, I was encouraged by...

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With the General Election on July 4th approaching, rural voters are pondering their place in today’s political landscape. Has the countryside been marginalised, and can its concerns ever be heard in Westminster? Since the 1970s, employment in agriculture has fallen from 400,000 to below 200,000. This decline has reduced...

UK Farmers Contemplate Quitting Amidst Challenges It’s stopped raining but we’re still weathering the storm! As farmers nationwide grapple with the aftermath of extreme wet weather and dwindling profits, the agricultural sector faces a critical juncture. Recent reports highlight the dire situation faced by farmers, prompting serious contemplation of...

The UK’s farming industry is facing mounting concerns as persistent wet weather threatens to trigger a potential harvest catastrophe. With fields saturated and machinery rendered ineffective, farmers nationwide are struggling to carry out essential tasks. Arable farmers are suffering as timely planting and favourable weather conditions are crucial for...