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Fears for uplands and common land farmers following reduction in direct payments

Winter wheat growers considering companion cropping this autumn need to be aware of herbicide compatibility and machinery requirements.

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 Olivia Midgley

From 'Clarkson's Clause' and its influence on ease of diversification for UK farmers to key changes in SFI options - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

TFA chief executive George Dunn said he believes farmers should be encouraged to consider what investment they need in their businesses over a three-year period and then use those plans to apply for a level of annual grant to support those goals

David Morley, head of conservation and environment at H&H Land and Estates outlines some of the key changes to the options available

The farming union is calling for a 'renewed and enhanced multi-annual agricultural budget of £5.6 million'

'Buzz' around regen should not be allowed to detract from the work of organic farmers

Mr Jenrick is one of six candidates standing to be the next Conservative Party leader