James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

From an impartiality row following the promotion of Brian May's badger documentary to catching up with farmers about their harvest time so far - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

The judges were looking for the entrants to be exploring new ideas and opportunities

Air-based approach could replace existing methods for detecting infection

Gross output value falls below four-year average

Use of mancozeb has helped protect UK crops, say experts

New tool uses satellite mapping to calculate input applications

From Jeremy Clarkson's partnership with a mental health service to taking the lead on livestock worrying - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

#farm24 is the farming industry's biggest digital event, and today our new video series #EweTellMe has launched to bridge the gap between the public and UK farming

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285 hectares (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson