Politicians seem to think the countryside is for anything but food production, says Fen Tiger The Labour government’s attack on farmers is often assumed to be a class war being waged against wicked wealthy landowners – and I think I know why. This belief persists despite the fact most... Read more
We need to look after glyphosate – or risk losing it, says Fen Tiger The discovery of glyphosate resistance earlier this year on a farm in south-east England was only a matter of time – and perhaps unsurprising given that some formulations of the herbicide sometimes appear to be... Read more
Like it or not, few farms could survive without being in debt, says Fen Tiger Debt it is not something I’ve ever been comfortable with – and I suspect most farmers feel the same. That hasn’t stopped me borrowing money, of course. I have taken out numerous loans over... Read more
Current hedge-cutting rules are so ridiculous they benefit no-one – not even the nesting birds they are designed to protect, says Fen Tiger. One advantage of an early harvest is the time it creates for farmers like me to trim hedges and clear the ditches. But new regulations applied... Read more
Fly-tipping decision is load of rubbish
Fen Tiger 02/05/2023
Fly-tipping remains a scourge on the countryside – and farmers are paying the price, says Fen Tiger.
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Why we must look back to go forwards
Fen Tiger 13/04/2023
The past has lessons for us all when it comes to securing our farming future, says Fen Tiger.
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Supermarket Sweep
Fen Tiger 28/02/2023
Big retailers are making big profits at the expense of farmers and suppliers, says Fen Tiger.
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Forward to market
Fen Tiger 19/01/2023
Selling grain forward makes sense – even though you might not get the best price, says Fen Tiger.
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