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The NFU is calling for the Government to recognise 'the extraordinary nature' of what has been the wettest 18 months since 1836, warning that many farms may be unable to survive

In this month’s Farm Health series, Emily Ashworth looks at how the weather has taken its toll on many farmers across the country. Stress is part of any job, but what happens when it becomes too much?

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said Steve Barclay had been clear the Government would continue the BPS phase-out, and the union are considering how hard they are prepared to ‘fight' on the issue

Ian farms in partnership with his family near Knutsford, Cheshire. They manage 700 commercial pedigree Holstein/Friesians on 445 hectares (1,100 acres). Replacements are homereared and cows are on a composite system. Ian is a representative for Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group and sits on the AHDB Genetics Advisory Forum

Defra said farmers can now apply for support which could help growers manage their water resources 'better' for use when droughts occurs

Kate is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope Farm on the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland

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Well it's wet. I can only hope by the time you read this it's dry, or we're all in trouble

NFU, NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru and Ulster Farmers Union are calling on major retailers’ commitment to support the industry following the challenging spring

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285 hectares (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson