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With the price of ammonium nitrate almost three times what it was this time last year, it is not surprising that many farmers are thinking hard about what they can do to mitigate this escalating input cost. And it is not just fertiliser prices which are rising.

News that financial support for farming will be prioritised by the Welsh Government has been welcomed by the sector, although concerns remain about how it will be delivered.

98.5 per cent of UK farmers are at least somewhat concerned about improving margins

The two countries account for 29 per cent of world wheat exports

A top call of 5,350 was among a number of highlights at the Farmers Guardian supported sale of show potential calves at Brecon, where heifers set a thought to be record average of more than 2,700.

A Harper Adams University lecturer has bravely spoken about his suicide attempt in a bid to stop others from following in his footsteps and tackle the stigma surrounding poor mental health. 

Continued support from customers has meant farmer-owned co-operative Arla was able to deliver ‘strong’ farmgate prices to its producers during 2021.

Farming unions have expressed concern that the Welsh Government’s latest TB consultation has failed to assess the impact its proposals will have on farm finances, cattle welfare and veterinary capacity. 

Hannah Binns talks to Stephanie Berkeley and Terry Pickthall about mental health within agriculture while Lucy Baxter talks to a couple of tractor machinery dealers about how Covid-19 has impacted sales.

The UK’s sheep, beef and lamb sectors are poised to benefit from a new trade deal with China, after the Prime Minister made the decision to re-open high level talks with the country.