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

"There will be no family farms left"

A smaller entry was seen at this year’s Welsh Dairy show, but this did not tarnish the high standard, with some of the best cattle the Welsh dairy industry has to offer on display. Ellie Layton reports.

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

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

In recognition of the ‘challenge' Welsh farmers have faced with compliance with the water and slurry storage regulations following the wet weather, the Cabinet Secretary confirmed amendments would be made to the Cross Compliance Verifiable Standards

The TB24c licence will authorise the general movement of bovine animals to a licensed slaughterhouse, allowing bTB-restricted keepers to send cattle either directly or through an approved bTB slaughter gathering to an approved slaughterhouse in England and Wales

All farmers in Wales are now required to comply with the pan-Wales Control of Agricultural Pollution regulations. Those utilising cattle slurry in particular will now be preparing for the closed period, which starts October 15

A flush of grass growth in September after recent rainfall has helped boost production

George and Will Tomlinson have their eyes firmly on the future as they help to run the family dairy farm in North Wales, Emily Ashworth finds out more