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Pedigree cattle breeder Anne MacPherson of the Blackford Simmental herd is set to tackle the task of judging two inter-breed beef competitions at this year’s Royal Welsh Show. Katrina Macarthur reports.

While family remains at the heart of the business at Nun Cote Nook Farm in the Yorkshire Dales, ensuring the business remains viable is paramount. Katie Fallon finds out more.

Zowie Bell was born within a stone’s throw of the tract of East Yorkshire common land, which she has managed for the past four years as its designated pasture warden. Wendy Short reports.

After learning of her father’s skin cancer diagnosis, Alice Hannan and her family are embarking on an epic fundraising venture. Emily Ashworth meets her to find out more.

After a few years of struggles, the Kirkham family have seen their farm near Blackpool come back to life recently. Emily Ashworth meets them to find out how they are keeping their legacy alive.

Since returning home from university, third generation farmer Sian Eleri Davies has helped to drive the home farm forward. Ellie Layton finds out more.

Selkirkshire pedigree sheep and cattle breeder Alan McClymont will be a familiar face to many in the show and sale rings and this month he will take on the task of judging the Galloway section at the Royal Highland Show.

This week’s Backbone of Britain is a celebration of spring in the countryside. Emily Ashworth catches up with television presenter, Kate Humble about her love of rural life.