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James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Coun Alastair Redman, Islay, Argyll and Bute, discusses the vital role farmers, crofters and fishermen play in ensuring food security – especially at Christmas

Brussels are most unpopular veg as Brits overbuy for festive period

New survey says Christmas 2025 will see consumers blend tradition with convenience

As we are in the heart of the festive season why not think about getting yourself down to one of these farm shops to enjoy the festivities

Producers say low prices devalues farming in eyes of consumer

Plaid Cymru MP Ann Daives writes on why buying from family farms, butchers and farm shops matters more than ever this Christmas