Go farming, claim subsidies and buy a new Range Rover every year. That’s what Jeremy Clarkson thought it was all about. Until he started farming himself.
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Government plans to overhaul the farm support system took another step forward last month when Defra published details of its Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
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We need more farm workers like Jim
Opinion 12/05/2021
Farming has changed lots in the past 50 years. But the best farm workers have stayed the same, says Fen Tiger
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Buying a new tractor once involved the same age-old routine: a visit to the local dealer, plenty of coffee, a sharp intake of breath, a calculator with only a minus button – and eventually a large discount if paying upfront.
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Future imperfect?
Opinion 01/03/2021
Investing in farmland remains attractive – but changes to support make it harder to invest in farming, says Fen Tiger
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Dishing the dirt on muddy roads
Opinion 01/02/2021
As farmers and contractors, we all have a responsibility to keep rural roads clean, says Fen Tiger
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Pathway to (un)sustainable farming
Opinion 01/01/2021
The government’s bold ambition for the countryside threatens to put farmers out of business, says Fen Tiger
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Potato growers deserve our respect – it’s a stressful enterprise and there are easier ways of making money, says Fen Tiger.
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There are no cash cows in farming
Opinion 10/11/2020
Poor profitability prompts Fen Tiger to question the wisdom of farmers who buy more land using money from outside agriculture.
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Farm sunflowers generate £2m for wildlife charity
News Sep 20, 2021
Raising the bar in farm safety and security
Farm Safety Aug 19, 2021
