Agriculture students from leading universities and colleges have taken part in a competition designed to provide a unique insight into the role of the modern agronomist.

To the farming community, livestock genetics and artificial insemination are commonplace, but to the outside world, it is a far from obvious career path. Kayleigh Bowen, lead lab services technician at Cogent Breeding, fell into the role by accident.

There is a shortage of hedgelayers, but it could provide the perfect opportunities for young people. Howard Walsh meets two female hedgelayers who are key to this rural crafts future.

In a new series for Farmers Guardian, the 11 new recruits on the McDonalds Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme. Each month we follow one of the PYFs to see what they are doing.

With a true love of the countryside, King Charles has always been invested in rural life.

Coronation week is upon us, so here are some tasty recipes using British produce which are the perfect fit for a celebratory weekend.

Lowlands farm, in southwest Birmingham, is home to Beth Withers and her husband, Tom. Here, she talks about bringing up her growing family at Lowlands, and the balance between motherhood and farming.

After years of building their business, Matt and Dani Blair found their farm and are moving forward with their plans. Emily Ashworth meets them to find out more.

Encouraging diversity in farming is one of Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones main passions. His next project hopes to attract young people from all walks of life into agriculture. Emily Ashworth finds out more.

In our new foodie series championing British produce, Jenny Jefferies, author of two award-wining cookbooks will share monthly recipes with Farmers Guardian.