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Jonathan Benson and Nicola Marsh may have introduced glamping pods to their fell farm, but history and heritage is still at the heart of their business. Emily Ashworth visits them to find out more

North of England Mules have long been the breed of choice for the James family who farm at Roadhead in Cumbria, but it is the next generation whose passion and dedication to the breed is driving the flock forwards

UK production of major crops and livestock products fell significantly in 2023. Extreme weather and changing political support increased the risk of producing. Cedric Porter reports

Farmers need to balance environmental and financial sustainability; speakers at the Rootstock conference in Devon discusses whether alternative routes to market help

British Wool has strongly urged farmers to keep open dialogue with them despite telling members they had seen a 25 per cent increase in wool prices

Barton Carnival said it had initially cancelled the 'lamb national' race due to concerns over volunteer safety and abuse

Hard work and a keen eye for stock has resulted in a herd and farm fit for the future for Rob Pierce and family

In spite of unpredictable weather, farmers just have to get on with it, as do John and Sarah Yeomans, whose annual rainfall has nearly doubled since 2010. Gaina Morgan reports

After finding his own way into agriculture, David Pittendreigh has made a name for himself as a Cheviot breeder. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Attention should be given to ewe nutrition in late pregnancy to maximise outputs and promote lamb survivability and performance