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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.

One family farming business in Shropshire has benefited from the diversification into flowers, both economically and environmentally. Gaina Morgan finds out more.

Life changed for popular TV vet Guy Gordon when he upped sticks from the north of England and lay some new roots down in one of the most remote areas of Scotland. Ewan Pate finds out more.

Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers, things are looking up for the Royal Lancashire Show. Ben Briggs spoke to key players to find out more.

Hefted Highland cattle have a long history at Glengorm Castle, on the Isle of Mull, where Tom Nelson is the second generation of his family to manage the fold in this spectacular setting.

The Queen’s lifelong love of horses has never wavered and has found many outlets, but few seem to have given her more pleasure than breeding Highland Ponies. Ewan Pate reports.

Dutch Spotted sheep are a relatively new breed to the UK but are increasing in popularity. Ellie Layton speaks to Tom and Louise Nash who set up a pedigree flock four years ago.