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Alan Carter farms in partnership with his parents, Paul and Christine, on a 162 hectare (400-acre), 400-cow dairy unit at Constantine, Cornwall, with 130 milking cows, supplying Saputo. Alan, also a Parish Councillor, and his wife Sarah, have two children, Ross and Dana

Prolonged rain during winter and spring has caused surge in grassland weeds

This week from Farmers Guardian chief reporter Rachael Brown (April 12)

Defra's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been called out as an 'injustice' and criticised for being 'ill-informed' with farmers who have suffered 'catastrophic impacts' being told they are not eligible for the Fund

Progress continues across the country despite continued rainfall

Now is the time to make key decisions around grazing and silage management in order to mitigate the adverse effects of a late turnout and delayed nutrient applications

A livestock vet is warning of the increased risk from flies this spring and urging early action to prevent costly losses following one of the warmest and wettest springs on record

Problems are mounting for growers as fieldwork is hit by further delays, the rising threat of disease and decreased yields

Prolonged rainfall risks leaving plants with 'lazy roots'