Olivia Midgley

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Editor at Farmers Guardian

Podcast Co-Host at Over The Farm Gate Podcast

Head of News and Business Analysis at AgriBriefing

Editor at @farmersguardian [email protected]

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AIMS conference round-up: Meat inspection regime needs a complete overhaul

1 month ago | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

AIMS conference round-up: Meat inspection regime needs a complete overhaul Regulation and demonstrating the meat sector’s environmental credentials were hot topics at the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) conference Olivia Midgley 30 April 2025 • 8 min read
Diversification special: 'Massive potential' for small-scale anaerobic digestion on farms

1 month ago | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

Farm-scale anaerobic digestion Farm-scale anaerobic digestion (AD) can bring a suite of solutions to farmers, especially those running dairy units, but the sector needs a joined-up approach, including...
From the editor: It's an important time for farming - and for FG too

2 months ago | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

There has never been a more important time for farming. With changes to Inheritance Tax, uncertainty over environmental schemes and geopolitics placing an even bigger spotlight on food security, the way in which Farmers Guardian serves its audiences has never been more vital. With this in mind, we are supercharging the FG team.
From the editor:

2 months ago | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

Ahead of this week's Spring Statement we surveyed Farmers Guardian readers to find out the extent to which Government policies had impacted them and their businesses. We wanted to gauge reader sentiment,...
Farmers Guardian survey reveals only 3% of farmers feel respected by Government post Budget

2 months ago | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

In a special Farmers Guardian survey to find out how the industry feels now compared to before the Autumn Budget, farmers also say their mental health has been drastically impacted and there are fears suicide rates could spiral The survey also found that 84% of farmers felt their mental health had been negatively affected by Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, and this week ramped up pressure on the Government with a raft... To continue reading... Login New to Farmers Guardian? Register...
Farmers Guardian survey reveals 84% of farmers feel mental health has been affected by Autumn Budget

2 months ago | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

Farmers say their mental health has been drastically impacted and fear suicide rates could spiral following the Government’s changes to farming policy which include shelving the Sustainable Farming Incentive and changes to Inheritance Tax A Farmers Guardian survey found that 84% of farmers felt their mental health had been negatively affected by Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, and this week ramped up pressure on the Government... To continue reading... Already a member? Login for...
From the editor: 'If the country is to have guaranteed food security, then stability and certainty is needed within supply chains'

2 months ago | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

With tension across all areas of farming policy at the moment and the Government lurching from one political misstep to another, the phrase ‘control the controllable' is at risk of being overused – but... To continue reading... Already a member? Login for full access. Login New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insightsRegister for Free Join Now
Global alliance aims to improve gender balance in meat industry

Mar 7, 2025 | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

Industry leaders gathered at the House of Lords on Thursday March 6 to launch The Food Business Charter with the ambition to reach 40% female representation across the global food value chain by 2035, marking a watershed moment for gender balance in the sector.
Women in Food and Farming: Industry collaboration essential to build resilient supply chains

Mar 5, 2025 | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

Breaking down silos between agriculture, manufacturing, retail and policy is essential in order to build resilient supply chains and create opportunities for genuine transformation. Caroline Mason, who spent 20 years in food manufacturing at Co-op and Waitrose, and now running the Seeds to Thrive agri-business consultancy, said recent global challenges had highlighted vulnerabilities in supply chains ‘when efficiency is prioritised above all else'.
Women in Food and Farming: Collaboration between agriculture, manufacturing, retail and policy essential to build resilient supply chains

Mar 5, 2025 | farmersguardian.com | Olivia Midgley

Breaking down silos between agriculture, manufacturing, retail and policy is essential in order to build resilient supply chains and create opportunities for genuine transformation. Caroline Mason, who spent 20 years in food manufacturing at Co-op and Waitrose, and now running the Seeds to Thrive agri-business consultancy, said recent global challenges had highlighted vulnerabilities in supply chains ‘when efficiency is prioritised above all else'.

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Articles

AIMS conference round-up: Meat inspection regime needs a complete overhaul

Diversification special: 'Massive potential' for small-scale anaerobic digestion on farms

From the editor: It's an important time for farming - and for FG too

From the editor:

Farmers Guardian survey reveals only 3% of farmers feel respected by Government post Budget

Farmers Guardian survey reveals 84% of farmers feel mental health has been affected by Autumn Budget

From the editor: 'If the country is to have guaranteed food security, then stability and certainty is needed within supply chains'

Global alliance aims to improve gender balance in meat industry

Women in Food and Farming: Industry collaboration essential to build resilient supply chains

Women in Food and Farming: Collaboration between agriculture, manufacturing, retail and policy essential to build resilient supply chains

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