A somewhat traditional rural skill, hedgelaying plays a vital part in the upkeep of the British countryside. Gaina Morgan meets lifelong hedgelayer Rita Jones, who is certainly in no rush to give up her passion.

This was partly due to the unprecedented demand for its Return to School campaign and the roll-out of farming-focused professional mental health support services

The Farming Community Network (FCN) is often the first port of call for people when they are worried, concerned about another person or simply need someone to talk to.

Ensuring calves have adequate trace mineral levels is an important factor in reducing the risk of diseases such as calf scour in young calves, as it helps their immune system fight off health challenges.

The Clark family will be heading to Stirling bull sales with a team of seven hoping for a repeat of last year’s success.

Access to sufficient fresh water is often the first limiting factor to grazing pasture, but the availability of new kit and know-how means most fields can be watered. Sara Gregson reports.

A BILL that would see more than 1,000 environmental EU laws either amended or revoked before the end of the year has passed through Parliament, despite objections from Conservative MPs, the farming industry and animal welfare groups.

Last year went out in a deluge of water as our little stream next to the farm turned into a raging torrent and burst its banks, flooding sheds, kennels, steading and almost the house.

Most weeks on the farm I truly believe there is no better job in the world.

Gwenllian Evans, 15, is from Ceredigion, West Wales and is currently studying for her GCSEs.