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Farming has a lot to offer potential new entrants, but lack of skills or knowledge can feel daunting to those thinking of an agricultural career. But ensuring the industry continues to attract talent is key.

Livestock and rural skills passed down through generations remain a cornerstone to maintaining working landscapes across the country.

There are currently more than 300,000 miles of hedgerows and 120,000 miles of drystone walls in the UK.

Managing the challenges associated with the steep slopes of landscapes such as Snowdon demand a particular set of skills which are often passed down between generations.

TEN years on from the first Borderway UK Dairy Expo, it returns this year with a number of new additions to the programme including a series of seminars.

This month, Hannah Park and Emily Ashworth look at the skills which are vital to rural livelihoods.

This month, Hannah Park and Emily Ashworth look at the skills which are vital to rural livelihoods.

The treasury has confirmed agricultural shows will be able to continue using red diesel after changes to the law on April 1

Leading a small entry at the North Wales Show Potential sale at Ruthin at 5,800 was a Charolais cross heifer bred by Gary Jones and family, Betws y Coed.

Charolais bulls sold to 24,000gns with 101 bulls averaging 8,449, up 1,328 on 2021, setting the record for all breed averages at Stirling.