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Following on from our original test drive of Valtra’s A4 tractor series, we try out the latest version, now with the option of a semi-powershift gearbox. James Rickard reports.

Sheep and beef farmer Gill Vollum decided to step up her efforts to communicate to the public about farming after hearing about her son’s conversations at school. Clemmie Gleeson finds out more.

Farming with the environment at the forefront of planning and decision making can have economic and practical benefits, suggests one Aberdeenshire farmer. Alex Heath looks at the technology employed on the farm.

The best way of ensuring quality winter fodder differs considerably among farms, but for one Shropshire unit, doing it themselves with classic kit is proving an economical and reliable way of harvesting and ensiling grass. A

Fencing has expanded to be about more than just keeping stock in their designated field, as Jane Carley discovers on meeting with an ambitious young contractor.

Vibrant green paddocks ease down to the rugged coastline at Caulston Farm as they have done for centuries, but a strategic approach that drives how this land is farmed has an entirely modern grounding today. Rachel Lovell rep

When it comes to fertility within a herd, the main focus tends to be on the fertility and health status of the cow, but it is important not to ignore the bull.

As winter draws to an end Tom and Jimmy Stobart hope their efforts to restore health and resilience to the soil mean their land will support a relatively early turnout. Ann Hardy reports.

Border Leicester sheep have become a valued part of a young offenders’ rehabilitation programme, initiated by a prison service in Northern Ireland. Hannah Park reports.

The environmental impact of farming is a hot topic at the moment and one of the main bugbears is the use of soya in animal feed, which is becoming a growing concern for consumers and retailers. Lynsey Clark reports.