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This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Alicia Kearns MP for Rutland and Stamford

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins writes on Labour’s broken promises to farmers, how the Conservatives aim to win back rural communities at the next General Election and why the UK faces a food and farming emergency

Barnsley College student Jake Leighton writes on transitioning from the city to rural life, how he gained an appreciation for farming, and why he wants to help open doors to show that regardless of someone's background, farming is for everyone

Dan Jones farms 650 ewes at the National Trust-owned Parc Farm, which sits on the Great Orme, a limestone headland which rises up 208 metres (682 feet) on the North Wales coast near Llandudno. His Farm Business Tenancy covers the 58 hectares (143 acres) at Parc Farm, plus 364ha (900 acres) of grazing rights on the hill

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 X @jpbwfarm

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Charlotte Gore, agribusiness director at Newton LDP, land and rural consultancy, discusses focusing on optimising performance during tough times

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Pembrokeshire Young Farmers' Club member Hannah Rees writes on neurodiversity in agriculture and why showing compassion could make a difference to someone's life