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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 X @jpbwfarm

UK poultry farmers are being urged to prepare for a challenging avian influenza season as summer outbreaks mirror 2022 record levels

The Thompson family have embraced sustainability through diversified farming, minimal antibiotic use, and a focus on pig health

Ram fertility testing could be a valuable tool ahead of this year's breeding season as heat stress this summer could have impacted fertility in breeding stock

Straw, wholecrop and maize could help supplement beef diets which are short of silage this autumn and winter

Vet Emma Greaves, of Stapeley Veterinary Practice, discusses the importance of a good working relationship with your vet and how to utilise the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Ruth Umpleby discusses the dairy sector and recent milk price reductions

For one sheep farmer running a mixed lowland flock in Shropshire, unlocking the potential of trace elements is crucial to success

NFU Cymru says findings 'extremely concerning' as government unveils policy's evidence base

St Neot AFC said it had to call off a match with Looe Town 2nds over the weekend after sheep left more than a few smelly surprises on the pitch