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

There is only one place to get pumpkins this autumn, and that is on UK farms. A great family day all around.

Autumn in the countryside is a true celebration of life in rural Britain. Here, Emily Ashworth talks to Amanda Owen about her new book, Celebrating the Seasons and shares her favourite seasonal recipes with Farmers Guardian.

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, a beef and sheep farm, and the balance between motherhood and farming.

With a passion for British produce, Jenny Jefferies has created a series of cookbooks that really champion UK farmers. 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.

In a new series for Farmers Guardian, we will follow the 11 new recruits on the McDonald’s Progressive Young Farmer (PYF) programme to find out what they learn and experience each month.

It is no surprise to see that farming’s largest youth organisation is once again raising awareness of British farming and encouraging young farmers to get involved.

Emily Ashworth speaks to leading farming charity, the Country Trust, about what children ask most when meeting a farmer. The organisation’s work is a key educational tool for many in the industry and they are passionate about getting kids involved with agriculture.

Paul White has recently begun his farming career, with six acres of land in the heart of Lancashire running Lonk sheep and turkeys. Here, he tell Farmers Guardian the ups and downs of the journey so far.