A massive conversation on The Farming Forum has laid bare the depth of frustration within the agricultural community regarding Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Labour government’s economic policies. Titled “Reeves on a shoogly peg,” the discussion has amassed over 37,000 reads and 499 contributions from 110 unique contributors, highlighting the intense scrutiny the current administration …
A candidate for the Red Tractor CEO position took the unusual step of logging onto The Farming Forum to ask farmers how to improve the assurance scheme. The resulting conversation, spanning 223 contributions over ten weeks, provided a stark and unvarnished look at the deep-seated frustrations farmers hold regarding the scheme’s costs, audits, and …
By TFF News Date: 09 April 2026 Sector: Agricultural Politics A recent article in The Guardian quoting Reform UK’s agricultural advisor has ignited a fierce and wide-ranging conversation on The Farming Forum, highlighting deep-seated frustrations over farm gate prices, supply chain fairness, and the political representation of British agriculture. <!–more–> <!–more–> The discussion, which has …
Across the UK, farmers are sounding the alarm about the viability of their livelihoods. Why is farming so strained right now? What are the main pressures? Who or what is to blame? How are farmers responding? And crucially, what does this mean for the future of food production?
The Verdict from the Field: Nobody Wins When DEFRA unveiled the reformed Sustainable Farming Incentive earlier this year, it promised a simpler, better-targeted scheme that would support food production alongside environmental delivery. Farmers on The Farming Forum had a different reading. Over seven weeks, 62 contributors generated 443 contributions to the conversation “Who are going …
Written by Chris Fellows from The Farming Forum Farmers and landowners across the UK are reporting a catastrophic collapse in income from mobile phone masts, with new evidence showing rent reductions of over 80%. What was once a reliable source of diversification income has been decimated by controversial changes to the law, leaving many feeling …
TFF News, 31 March 2026, Agricultural Matters Following the publication of the government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review led by Baroness Minette Batters, a ten-month conversation among 110 unique contributors has revealed a profound lack of trust in the process to deliver meaningful change. Generating 512 contributions and over 35,000 views, the discussion highlighted how farmers view …
What Dr Anthony Hopkins’ Appointment Means for Levy Payers Written by Chris Fellows from The Farming Forum The AHDB – Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has announced the appointment of Dr Anthony Hopkins as its new Cereals and Oilseeds Sector Director. Taking the reins on 29 June 2025, Hopkins steps into a role that is …
Farmers Question the Cost of the Knepp Model Written by Chris Fellows from Agri Web Media Limited The debate over land use, food security, and environmental policy has been reignited following a recent podcast appearance by financier and environmentalist Ben Goldsmith . Discussing his vision for nature recovery and praising the Knepp Estate’s extensive rewilding …
The Politics section of The Farming Forum has seen intense debate over the past week, with farmers expressing deep concerns about global stability and domestic political leadership. The escalating situation in Iran dominated discussions, while Keir Starmer’s performance and the ongoing impact of Brexit also drew significant attention.