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Food and public health campaigner Dr Dolly van Tulleken on how abattoir loss is driving out small-scale meat production, and the resulting impact on food quality, biodiversity, animal welfare, supply chains and local economies

Prominent regenerative farmer and agroecological coach Silas Hedley-Lawrence on the benefits of shade for crops, livestock and overall soil health

How does farming showcase how vital it is to wider society? Digital Editor Emily Ashworth reflects on a week of consumer-focused conferences

Many have suggested abolishing Inheritance Tax would be a start to rebuilding a relationship with farmers, but will it be enough?

After watching a drone apply liquid fertiliser in a crop of hybrid rye, Ash Ellwood discusses what the future might hold for the evolving tech

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon discusses the Farmers Choir and what they now stand for

Angela Calvert Farmers Guardian head of livestock reflects on the highs and lows of show reporting

Lucy Turner, 28, is originally from South Wales but now lives in Cirencester where she is a student at the Royal Agricultural University

FG livestock specialist Ellie Layton on kicking off the agricultural show season in a heatwave at Devon County