It may be one of the more traditional competitions in YFC, but livestock reporter Ellie Layton still believes stockjudging firmly holds its place in the modern world of YFC

On the premiere episode of For Flock's Sake – Farmers Guardian's dedicated young farmer podcast – Ellie Layton and Tom Ryder are joined by Conservative MP and Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins

Farming is in the blood of the Thomas family, but in the last two decades the system has been transformed from dairy to an integrated beef and merchanting business.

Some beef producers may be missing out a simple management tool that could save money and improve herd performance. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Sustainability stands at the forefront at Rhug Estate, not just for environmental reasons, but across the estate and its diversifications

A long-established family farming business is proving that scale, sustainability and animal welfare can go hand in hand

When it comes to suckler herd improvement, the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Argyllshire Monitor Farm businesses has ramped up the depth of data it is collecting

At Westwood Park Farm in Herefordshire, the Thornbury Texel flock combines pedigree breeding with commercial performance, focusing on strong female lines, embryo transfer and careful sire selection

Embryo transfer (ET) has been in use since the early 2000s, but over the past decade its growing presence in the sheep industry is prompting fresh debate among pedigree and commercial producers alike. Ellie Layton hears views from across the industry

Jessica Rose from Nottinghamshire has been elected as the new Chair of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) and will help to deliver a new five-year plan for the organisation in the build up to its centenary.