Jane Thynne

3 days ago | farmersguardian.com | Jane Thynne

England's peatlands have been found to be in a worrying, degraded state and in need of recovery, according to the latest research from Natural England. The findings follow the unveiling of the England...

5 days ago | farmersguardian.com | Jane Thynne

New partnership offers disadvantaged children a taste of farm life Around 1,000 pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds offered chance to get 'their hands into the soil' 10 May 2025 • 2 min read

5 days ago | farmersguardian.com | Jane Thynne

Each year, more than 4,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in Northern Ireland, with outdoor workers, particularly farmers, among the most at risk, according to the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU). As May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the union is using its appearance at next week's Balmoral Show (May 14-May 17) in Lisburn, to highlight the issue and will be handing out free bottles of sunscreen to encourage farmers to make sun protection part of their daily safety routine.

1 week ago | farmersguardian.com | Jane Thynne

AHDB survey offers latest cereals update As growers experience one of the best seasons for some time with many farmers completing spring wheat, barley and oats during March and April, issues brought on by the continued dry spell are beginning...

1 week ago | farmersguardian.com | Jane Thynne

Farmers are being urged to consider their water usage after the driest start to spring in 69 years. Following a meeting of the National Drought Group (NDG), farmers have been encouraged to work with...