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This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Steve Clarkson, chief executive of Organic Farmers and Growers, examines new research on pesticide residues in soils and the debate over whether their use should be phased out

Caerfyrddin MP Ann Davies has urged the Government not to target future generations of hardworking farmers through changes to Inheritance Tax. She said the future of farming relies on being able to pass on the family farm through succession

Brian Richardson is UK head of agriculture at Virgin Money

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, along with his wife Isobel and 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 Twitter @jpbwfarm

Tom Martin, the lead claimant, has asked that those arriving in London to support the hearing do not bring tractors, horns or inflammatory banners

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Helen Brookes, engagement director at the UK Agri-Tech Centre

Roythornes' Gavin Faber takes a look at how farmers can minimise the risk of will and inheritance disputes

March 8 marks International Women's Day, and digital editor Emily Ashworth talks about the divisive nature of the gender conversation

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones