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From the fields and beyond

Author: Tim Harfield

Tim Harfield is a working British farmer in Suffolk with 21 years in UK commercial agriculture — primarily salad and veg, with arable added to the rotation in the last two years. Full stack from hand-harvest to running the whole operation. He founded BritFarmers as an independent publication alongside his day job, sourcing every guide from DEFRA, AHDB and NFU primary material.

Industry

UK Red Meat Exports Smash £2bn Mark

UK red meat exports hit a record £2 billion in 2025, up 12% year-on-year, with new market access wins and negligible BSE risk status opening fresh doors…

8 min read

News

Non-Stun Slaughter Debate Heats Up

58% of Britons back a ban — but the government won't say no. The farming industry's fight over non-stun slaughter, explained.

6 min read

Industry

Livestock Market: £3bn Turnover Success

UK livestock markets surged past £3bn in turnover for 2025, with strong demand driving record prices across cattle, sheep and pig rings nationwide.

6 min read

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BritFarmers Weekly

From the fields.
For the week ahead.

  1. 01

    Schemes & grants

    The changes and dates to keep in view.

  2. 02

    Markets & prices

    The numbers, with their sources.

  3. 03

    Stock & policy

    The decisions that reach the farm gate.

Written by Tim HarfieldA working farmer’s view.