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Matthew Donald, 30, from Northallerton in North Yorkshire, runs a farrow to finish pig unit, alongside two broiler breeder farms producing fertile hatching eggs for the broiler industry.

Farming is such a great industry to work in, especially if you do not originally come from a farming background. With every day presenting new and different challenges, we asked four new entrants why they got into the industry.

Oilseed rape is expected to make a resurgence next season with members of the seed trade predicting up to a 30 per cent increase in area.

Wheat area could stay relatively static for next season, as the area is already so high.

A third generation Yorkshire tenant farmer is battling to save his business after an energy firm announced plans to install a solar panel farm on the site.

Farming more sustainability must be profitable and not come at the expense of food production.

Diversification which require small initial investments and low management were becoming increasingly popular as farmers look to replace the income from direct payments.

The pandemic brought about a renewed interest in access across farmland. The CLA’s Sophie Dwerryhouse warns professional advice is vital if farmers are to keep on the right path.

The Bleu du Maine Sheep Society is sponsoring a sheep stockjudging competition, giving one lucky winner the chance to win £250 plus a £250 voucher. Second and third prize winners will receive £150 and £50, respectively.

Grass-fed beef and lamb would become the UKs staple meats if the country were to switch to 100 per cent regenerative farming, a new report has found.