Farm Life

A young farmer has praised her Young Farmers Club (YFC) for providing support to her family and members of the community during the coronavirus pandemic.

NFU Cymru has branded Welsh Government’s decision to publish draft regulations of an all-Wales Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) ‘ill-judged’ in light of the Covid-19 crisis.

There is much to celebrate at Little Hall Farm, Shropshire, such as the sale of their well-known herd and an anniversary which marks 60 years of service from farm worker Richard Tinsley. Emily Ashworth reports.

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A young shepherdess has paid her own personal tribute to the NHS and social care workers tackling the coronavirus pandemic.

With the impact of the coronavirus outbreak causing uncertainty and stress, farm groups and agricultural charities have reassured farmers help is at hand for those who need it.

With her husband working off-farm during the day, Northern Ireland’s Caryn Webster has her hands full running the farm and managing the couple’s three young children. Chris McCullough reports.

Agricultural charities have adopted new strategies to support farmers in the face of unprecedented challenges presented by the Covid-19 crisis.

Cheshire dairy farmer Andrew attended Harper Adams university and went on to manage pedigree and commercial herds. He secured a job with breeding company Genus, where he became sire analyst. He has now returned home to manage the 350-cow herd.

With changing support structures for farmers and concerns over food standards in post-Brexit trade deals presenting unprecedented challenges for Number 10, has the Government delivered on its promises for UK farming?