CommunitySee all COMMUNITYFarming gave me purpose again, says former Royal MarineA former Royal Marine who served two tours in Afghanistan says moving into dairy farming has helped restore the sense of purpose and structure he struggled to find after leaving… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarmers encouraged to take action on mental health this MayFarmers and rural communities are being encouraged to take practical steps to support mental wellbeing as Mental Health Awareness Week returns from 11-17 May with the theme “Action”. The Mental… YOUNG FARMERSDaisy Wood: Farmers must remain centre stage at GroundswellWhile some are gearing up to queue for overpriced falafel at a festival, farmers are readying themselves for the busiest time of the year. But it doesn’t have to be… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGStress, support and survival: One young farmer's journeyA young farmer who took on major responsibility for his family’s livestock business as a teenager has spoken openly about the pressures that pushed him to breaking point. Joe Barker… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Like father, like daughterThis week's photo was sent in by Eleanor Cole in Norfolk. It features her Border collies – father Angus and daughter Moss – who look very bonded in this shot.… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Dodgy knees inspire a cunning planI’ve heard people in farming circles debating the age when you stop being considered young. Many argue persuasively that it’s 40, while others maintain that in an industry like ours,… COMMUNITYMetal bull to raise funds for heart and MND charitiesA County Durham farmer is taking a metal sculpture of a bull on tour this summer to raise money for two charities, after health problems forced him to step back… COMMUNITYFarming clubs help rural pupils build skills and confidenceWeekly lunchtime farming clubs are helping pupils across the Peak District develop practical skills, explore agricultural careers and feel more confident about their rural identity. Run by the Farming Life… COMMUNITYHow farmers turned a lockdown idea into a global brandIf you have been to an agricultural show in recent years, chances are you will have seen Hexby. From ringside crowds to trade stands, the brand’s distinctive shorts have become… YOUNG FARMERSPeter Gittins: Too much doublespeak from rural policymakers“Doublespeak” is a term rooted in George Orwell’s warnings about political language: words that sound reasonable and reassuring, but conceal, distort or soften what is really happening. It feels increasingly… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Spring lambs for a spring bank holidayThis week's photo of the week seems to embody what a spring bank holiday is all about – sunshine and new life. The photo was taken by Mary Brough of… COMMUNITYSussex schools benefit from Loan a Lamb schemeMore than 6,000 pupils in Sussex and Surrey have experienced sheep husbandry at school through the “Loan a Lamb” scheme, aimed at reconnecting children with farming. The initiative, run by… COMMUNITYCommunity bid to save organic farm in ShropshireA community-led initiative is under way to help secure the future of Babbinswood Organic Farm, located near the Welsh border, as local residents and farmers work to bring part of… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Place your bets on a thin crop this electionNot sure which box to mark in the upcoming elections? Here’s my ever-so-serious pin-stickers guide to the runners and riders, along with the odds of me voting for them. See… Young farmersSee all BUSINESSFresh AF programme opens applications for young farmersYoung farmers and agri-professionals across the UK are being encouraged to apply for a fully funded development programme designed to build skills, industry knowledge, and business confidence. Member-owned co-operative AF… YOUNG FARMERSDaisy Wood: Farmers must remain centre stage at GroundswellWhile some are gearing up to queue for overpriced falafel at a festival, farmers are readying themselves for the busiest time of the year. But it doesn’t have to be… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGStress, support and survival: One young farmer's journeyA young farmer who took on major responsibility for his family’s livestock business as a teenager has spoken openly about the pressures that pushed him to breaking point. Joe Barker… YOUNG FARMERSPeter Gittins: Too much doublespeak from rural policymakers“Doublespeak” is a term rooted in George Orwell’s warnings about political language: words that sound reasonable and reassuring, but conceal, distort or soften what is really happening. It feels increasingly… Favourite photo galleries Farmlife FramedSee ... 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For many farmers, problems like these are simply part of the job – the result of years spent lifting, carrying, bending and… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarmers encouraged to take action on mental health this MayFarmers and rural communities are being encouraged to take practical steps to support mental wellbeing as Mental Health Awareness Week returns from 11-17 May with the theme “Action”. The Mental… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGStress, support and survival: One young farmer's journeyA young farmer who took on major responsibility for his family’s livestock business as a teenager has spoken openly about the pressures that pushed him to breaking point. 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