Advice

Farm-based charity Siblings Reunited has been hosting reunions for sibling groups split up by the care system or through adoption for almost a decade. Hannah Park reports.

Pippa Botting, 28 is from Martock, Somerset and works for a large organic dairy business supplying milk to Arla, McDonald’s and Waitrose.

Defra has announced a new PCR test will be rolled out to identify Bovine TB for non-bovine farmed animals and slaughterhouse cases.

Margins being squeezed due to increasing costs of production, coupled with sharply eroding support payments, means sheep farmers need to do everything possible to optimise efficiency and flock performance.

Good silage will be key to making the most of good milk prices in the face of high fertiliser and feed costs.

Emergency grants of up to £1,000 are being made available to farmers whose properties have been hit by recent storms, an agricultural charity has announced.

Interested in a career in agriculture but not sure which job role you will suit? Find out more about the 7 coolest jobs in agriculture. Danusia Osiowy reports.

When I was 12 years old my father gave me a well-leafed book which, even though I was not a great reader at the time, I read from cover to cover.

Farming has a lot to offer potential new entrants, but lack of skills or knowledge can feel daunting to those thinking of an agricultural career. But ensuring the industry continues to attract talent is key.

Livestock and rural skills passed down through generations remain a cornerstone to maintaining working landscapes across the country.