Farmers across Europe are experiencing severe losses due to unprecedented drought conditions exacerbated by climate change. The economic impact of these droughts is becoming increasingly evident, with agriculture suffering the most. In southern Brandenburg, Germany, Thomas Goebel, a farmer,...
In India, where unpredictable weather can devastate crops, the idea of placing solar panels above fields is gaining traction. This innovative concept, known as agrivoltaics, allows farmers to continue their agricultural activities while generating renewable energy. Harpal Dagar, a...
Farmers across the UK are expressing concerns as thousands of long-standing Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements are set to expire by December 31st. These agreements, which promote eco-friendly farming practices like insecticide-free farming and creating wildflower strips, are ending as...
Farmers across southern Europe are grappling with the devastating impacts of climate change, which is forcing them to adapt in innovative ways. From wildfires in Greece to droughts in Spain, traditional crops such as wine, olives, and citrus fruits...
Guy Singh-Watson, the founder of Riverford, has made waves in the UK farming world with his blunt, honest approach to farming and social issues. Known for his outspokenness, Singh-Watson has been a vocal advocate for reducing meat consumption, opposing...
In Utah, farmers are facing a crisis of mental health challenges and suicide rates higher than other professions in the state. A federal program that offered free therapy to farmers ran out of funds in just four months, highlighting...
Farming in Scotland has become increasingly unpredictable due to unusual weather conditions, according to NFU Scotland. This year’s spring barley harvest is arriving about two weeks earlier than usual, a phenomenon not previously recorded. A dry spring hampered barley...
Farmers in the driest parts of the UK are facing some of their worst harvests due to a prolonged heatwave and water shortages. Broccoli growers are particularly affected, with yields down by more than 50% and smaller vegetables expected...
Rapper Fekky, known for collaborations with artists like Skepta and Dizzee Rascal, has taken a surprising turn in his life by leaving his south London roots and relocating to a farm in Cambridgeshire. This transition began during the COVID-19...
Callum Stark, a farmer from North Yorkshire, has turned one of his potato storage warehouses into a padel court as part of a diversification effort. The decision came after he was unsatisfied with the low prices he was receiving...
London rapper Fekky, best known for collaborations with Skepta and Dizzee Rascal, has ventured into farming, creating the YouTube series *Hood 2 Farm* to document his journey. The show follows Fekky as he learns the basics of farming, from...
Since its debut in 1951, BBC's *The Archers* has remained a key part of British radio. Originally created to inform farmers about new farming techniques post-World War II, the show continues to connect with its audience by reflecting real-life...
BBC Farmwatch is bringing attention to the lives of farmers in rural England, from the challenges they face to the unique aspects of their work. The special coverage highlights issues such as rural crime, with data from NFU Mutual...
Farmers across the UK are increasingly using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to share authentic glimpses of their daily work and life on farms. From testing grain moisture levels to capturing haymaking and animal care, many...
Jeremy Clarkson, the former Top Gear presenter, has revealed that his farm, Diddly Squat Farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, has been affected by bovine tuberculosis (TB). In a social media post on X, Clarkson expressed his devastation upon learning that...
A senior executive at Marks and Spencer (M&S) has criticized planned changes to inheritance tax in the UK, warning that they could deter young people from entering farming. From April 2026, agricultural assets worth more than £1 million will...
