Harvest

From the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss declaring a bluetongue-restricted zone across Norfolk and Suffolk to advice on combatting theft and criminal damage through improving farm security - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

Yields down despite recent weather respite

"Accept that this is a part of our great British landscape and that people are working in a time critical environment"

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

As harvest 2024 is now well under way, we caught up with three farmers to find out about their experience

Gross output value falls below four-year average

Mixed picture continues as wet spring weighs heavy on yields

Farmers have been urged to check driving licences, as well as the right to work in the UK for seasonal staff

A mix of sporadic showers and sunshine causes worries for growers