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To ensure optimum health of growing lambs, farmers are being reminded not to let trace element levels drop

Kale provides high-quality, cost-effective protein for finishing lambs at Bowhill Farming, on Buccleuch's Borders Estate

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown discusses Defra's announcement to give councils the power to seize and crush vehicles belonging to waste criminals and fly tippers after MPs warned that farming families were being pushed into 'debt and despair' due to criminals dumping waste on their land, plus the sheep industry's concerns that destocking the uplands is leading to 'increased' wildfire risks, and the 130 jobs at risk due to the planned closure of Arla's milk processing plant in North Yorkshire

Farmers have argued sheep grazing plays a 'vital role' in controlling the risk of wildfires

The Manx Loaghtan and the Leicester Longwool breeds have both seen significant declines in the number of dams producing pedigree offspring

Amanda and Clive Owen and family continue their farming adventures in the Yorkshire Dales

With scenic views of traditional upland hill farming, Squirrel's Nest offers more than just a luxury getaway from everyday life

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

But concerns rise that tight supply and high prices could be storing up problems for future

In a brand-new video series, Farmers Guardian will be following young farmer Charles Hancocks from lambing time through to sale day for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into producing the North of England Mule