Farm Safety Foundation ambassador Poggy Murray Whitham explores how issues like isolation, legacy, identity and changing cultural attitudes are shaping a gradual shift toward greater openness and peer support in farming

Nicola is a third-generation farmer from Aberdeenshire. Alongside her dad, George, she farms 560 hectares (1,400 acres) with 240 Simmental-cross suckler cows and 1,000 Scotch Mule ewes and a small acreage of spring barley, forage rape and neeps to feed the livestock. She is also known as @livestock_farmher on social media where she gives her view of farming life

A focus on herd health and cattle mobility has seen one dairy farm in Pembrokeshire reduce their antibiotic use by 57%

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Jill Attenborough, chief executive, The Country Trust

Inadequate transfer of passive immunity can still occur if colostrum protocols are not up to scratch

Gareth Jones of Robotic Milking Systems shares his key considerations when transitioning to robotic milking

'Gaps' in legislation could lead to more people taking their own lives, warns coroner

Kite Consulting’s Tim Kneale, discusses how to navigate immediate cash flow challenges during this period of milk price pressure

Competitors head for Paris to showcase their shepherding skills

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Coun Alastair Redman, Argyll and Bute, encourages people to support local farmers and producers by highlighting the economic, environmental, and community benefits of buying local food