CommunitySee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Reasons to be thankful for this farming lifeEver since our numerous daughters were very little, we’ve been asking them the same question every night before they go to sleep: “What are you thankful for today?” Like most… COMMUNITYRetired farmer shares memories of learning to read from FWRetired farmer David Cannon, 85, from Upton St Leonards, Gloucestershire, has been a lifelong reader of Farmers Weekly, and says that he and his family have never missed an issue… COMMUNITYRSABI and Farmers' Choir release new cover of 'Stand by Me'As many farming families continue to battle the difficult spring weather, Scottish farming charity RSABI has released a newly recorded song with the Farmers’ Choir to raise the community’s spirits.… COMMUNITYFarms are popular places to tie the knotA couple of statistics in the latest National Wedding Survey caught my eye. In 2023, 26% of wedding receptions took place in barn and farm wedding venues – and this… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: 'Princesses can farm too'This week’s Photo of the Week comes from Betsy in Derbyshire, who is pictured here helping to feed the calves while wearing a princess dress. As we prepare the second… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Woodburning stove is a farmhouse favouriteDo you have any favourite possessions? I have a few that I’m very fond of indeed. A pair of comfortable and durable walking boots that I’ve worn for years, a… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGBFF: First-time entrants get competition-readyThere are just seven weeks to go until the first Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2024 qualifier in June. Plenty of time, then, to kick-start your training and join us for the… Young farmersSee all COMMUNITYFarms are popular places to tie the knotA couple of statistics in the latest National Wedding Survey caught my eye. In 2023, 26% of wedding receptions took place in barn and farm wedding venues – and this… DIVERSIFICATIONFarm recycling sideline grows into full-time enterpriseHenry Harrison and Edward Medforth launched H&M Recycling four years ago to provide a service for farm plastics. They began by baling polypropylene fertiliser and seed bags, also taking polyethylene… COMMUNITYYoung farmers elect John Lee OBE as new NFYFC presidentYoung farmers have voted unanimously to elect John Lee OBE as the new president of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC). Gathering at the 92nd Annual General… YOUNG FARMERSThe birth of a unique farming fashion brandAt 21, I traded tractors for textiles. Fresh from Sparsholt College, equipped with a diploma in Agricultural Engineering and a healthy dose of naivety, my journey began with demoing Massey… Will's WorldSee all WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Reasons to be thankful for this farming lifeEver since our numerous daughters were very little, we’ve been asking them the same question every night before they go to sleep: “What are you thankful for today?” Like most… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Woodburning stove is a farmhouse favouriteDo you have any favourite possessions? I have a few that I’m very fond of indeed. A pair of comfortable and durable walking boots that I’ve worn for years, a… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Spring turnout, Evans family styleAge is just a number, right? After all, unless you’re the senior resident in the nursing home, there’s plenty of people around who’ll have many years on you, especially in… WILL'S WORLDWill's World: Rain can't stop play in my tractor cabWetter than an otter’s pocket. Wetter than a salmon’s Speedos. Wetter than a mermaid’s pool party. Wetter than a submarine’s number plate. Wetter than a well digger’s arse. Whichever phrase… Favourite photo galleries Lambing 2024 Farmlife FramedSee ... Weather WatchersWeat... A world of farming - FW community across the globe Britain's Fittest Farmer Check out the action from the final of Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2023 in the video and apply for next year below. Apply for 2024 Health and wellbeingSee all HEALTH AND WELLBEINGBFF: First-time entrants get competition-readyThere are just seven weeks to go until the first Britain’s Fittest Farmer 2024 qualifier in June. Plenty of time, then, to kick-start your training and join us for the… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGWhy is farming's biggest charity moving into policy?It is often said that prevention is better than cure, which is why the UK’s largest rural charity, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution’s (Rabi), has this week announced a change… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGFarm Doctor: Could you recognise the signs of dementia?We all forget things from time to time, and this is just part of being human. When a person starts to forget lots of things, it can affect how they… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGYana charity launches new rural mental health helplineRural mental health and suicide prevention charity Yana (You Are Not Alone), based in East Anglia, has launched a new live helpline to give immediate support to rural communities. The… Videos and photo storiesSee all FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: 'Princesses can farm too'This week’s Photo of the Week comes from Betsy in Derbyshire, who is pictured here helping to feed the calves while wearing a princess dress. As we prepare the second… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Jack lends a hand to Daylesford's Lleyn ewePictured here is Jack, helping this ewe on the Daylesford Organics Farm to birth it’s triplets. All three lambs are healthy and doing well. Last Saturday, visitors flocked to Daylesford’s… COMMUNITYPhoto of the Week: Claas assistant swaps wet UK for sunny OzThis week’s photo comes courtesy of Olivia Hesketh, parts assistant at Rickerby, and captures a day in the life during her recent work exchange programme in Western Australia. Olivia spent… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Rainbow arches over sheepdogs' lamb checksSheepdogs Pip and Bill are pictured here on their evening checks of the lambs under a beautiful rainbow. 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