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.

For years we have had the choice to eat pretty much what we want. But with continuing price hikes and threats to trade, will we be forced back to the diet of yesteryear? Emily Ashworth reports.

With the media spotlight on farming like never before, and the cost of living crisis driving consumers to consider their spend on food, James Florey and his family believe events such as Leaf’s Open Farm Sunday are vital to build connections with the public. He tells Farmers Guardian why Churchills Farm, West Oxfordshire, will be opening its gates on June 11 and what his team has in store for visitors.

Spring in the countryside is a celebration of life in rural Britain. Here, Emily Ashworth talks to one of industry’s most well-known shepherdesses, Zoe Colville, AKA The Chief Shepherdess.