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This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

"It's a living hell. People just think the countryside is a theme park"

Sean Mitchell, 23, is a Charolais breeder at Grassknop Farm, near Skelton, Cumbria. He is also a member of the British Charolais Cattle Society

As former NFU dairy board chair Michael Oakes embarks on a new challenge in beef, FG's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to him about leaving dairy and the future of the sector

Beef deadweight prices have soared to record highs on the back of strong domestic and international demand and a squeeze on supply, according to Hybu Cig Cymru

"Getting off the farm when you can, giving your mate a ring, and engaging with the community around you to stop anyone feeling quite so alone in what can be a very isolating job is very important"

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

On average, profits are predicted to rise to £590/cow. That is according to the annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group

The CLA said more than 27,000 farm businesses could be impacted by an inheritance tax reduction, potentially leading to 190,000 people out of work

"Bluetongue can have serious consequences for farmers"