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One South Wales Mountain sheep breeder is among those making the journey to this year’s Royal Welsh in the hope of picking up some prizes. Ellie Layton reports.

Investment in a new shed complete with high levels of automation has led to increased productivity and improved business efficiency for the Sloan family

Dealing with deadly blind spots around tractors and telehandlers could help to prevent death or serious injury to those who share space with mobile machinery. Geoff Ashcroft looks at examples adopted by the construction industry, to see how their use could make farm life much safer

Many farms are investigating the benefits of intercropping, and ensuring that post-harvest handling equipment will help get the best value from the crops is a key element.

Although horsepower requirements have increased on many farms in recent years, the 100-150hp bracket still offers compact design power and versatility suited to many applications. Manufacturers still offer a broad range of options in this power bracket with both functional utilitarian design and high specification models providing both operator comfort and precision technology. James Huyton takes a look at some of the market options.

Although fruit it still at the heart of the farm, one family have found a niche market for their product. Jack Watkins finds out more.       

With cover crop drilling set to closely follow the combines, Alice Dyer explores what the perfect species mix might look like.

Agriculture can play an important role in wider society. Here, Emily Ashworth talks to those who are taking farming to the public to show there is so much more to our industry that people think.

The Hughes family are among those heading to the Royal Welsh Show to compete with cattle in the pedigree and commercial classes. Ellie Layton reports