Young Farmer Focus

Arable farmer Richard West writes on his mixed feelings regarding Defra's extension of Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements, decisions made in Government which do not account for the farming calendar and why farmers are proud to support the environment

Barnsley College student Jake Leighton writes on transitioning from the city to rural life, how he gained an appreciation for farming, and why he wants to help open doors to show that regardless of someone's background, farming is for everyone

Pembrokeshire Young Farmers' Club member Hannah Rees writes on neurodiversity in agriculture and why showing compassion could make a difference to someone's life

Lincolnshire farmer Rosie Finney writes on mental health in agriculture, commemorating her friend Alec Newlove who died last year, and why talking can be one of the most effective tools to support well-being

Rhayader farmer Gethin Lewis writes on his passion for sheep shearing, winning numerous accolades over the years, and why asking for help is an invaluable lesson in farming and in life

Banbury farmer Ben Fenemore reflects on Back British Farming day, working in the emergency services, and being nominated for the NFU's Community Farming Hero award

Robert Crank, 24, is a dairy farmer in Ince, Cheshire, and discusses working collaboratively with his family as well as his role in Beeston and Cheshire Young Farmers' Clubs

Barnsley College student Caitlan Senior has written on why she chose to study agriculture, why the sector is based on hard work and resilience, and her goal to become a shepherdess one day

Winnie Bullock, 26, is chairlady at Cheshire Young Farmers' Club. She is from Congleton in Cheshire

Royal Agricultural University student Bailey Greatley writes on why she is passionate about farming and the ways in which young farmers are influenced by agricultural documentaries