Last week’s warmer weather gave crops a much-needed boost as they exit a cold, wet winter.

March was a very productive month all round on the farm.

As with most farms in spring, life has been pretty hectic in our part of Dorset.

Establishing a sustainable farming business at just 24 years old is certainly an impressive achievement and one which Aberdeenshire young farmer, William Law, has taken in his stride over the past three years. Katrina Macarth

British Saanen and Toggenburg milking goats may not be a typical enterprise associated with the Cumbrian uplands, but that has not stopped it becoming the mainstay of a direct sales venture on one farm. Wendy Short reports.

Ben Mycock, 29, works on his family dairy farm in Earl Sterndale, Derbyshire.

Asda suppliers could face pressure as the retailer plans to slash £100 million off products in a bid to compete with discounters. Jez Fredenburgh reports.

Although calving is in full swing, thoughts will soon turn to calving 2022 with many new stock bulls bought in preparation. Knowing the myostatin status of a potential purchase is important as veterinary surgeon, Kaz Strychar

The ballot on continuation of the AHDB Potatoes levy saw more than 66 per cent of participants vote against. Alice Dyer and Marianne Curtis gauge reaction.

Farmers Guardian caught up with Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive Christopher Price who offers smallholders some tips on making a brand new venture pay financially.