Farmers are acutely aware of how they are portrayed in the media. They’ve had some heavy stuff thrown at them recently. Scary dairy, scary pesticides, even scary red meat. The… Read more What do farmers and journalists have in common? →
How’s this for serendipity? Back before Christmas I got an email from the Landworkers’ Alliance advertising their 2019 calendar. They are beautifully illustrated with lino prints of agricultural scenes by… Read more The Heckler & The Calendar →
Last week I met two 80-year-old men who each gave me a piece of their mind. One was a vegan activist, campaigning for the animal rights group Viva! in our… Read more You’re only as old as the people you shout at… →
Some time ago I was approached at an industry event by a farm animal vet. This person revealed to me that they are a vegan. I was surprised. I asked… Read more The Vegan Farm Vet →
This week 12 farmers from all over England and Wales came to Bristol for the first ever Just Farmers workshop. I have played a blinder with this group (even if… Read more Say hello to the first ‘Just Farmers’! →
I’m feeling excited – and not just because it’s Friday! Thanks to an article in Farmers Guardian and having a natter on Will Evans’ fantastic Rock and Roll Farming podcast,… Read more Just Farmers is GO! →
** BBC journalist and Nuffield Scholar calls on ordinary farmers to engage with the media on big issues in farming ** ** £20,000 funding to bridge the disconnect between farmers… Read more I need farmers! Just Farmers! →
There has been a fantastic response to my articles in Farm Business and this week’s edition of Farmers Weekly (May 11th), about bridging the disconnect between farmers and the mainstream… Read more Just Farmers →
