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A shortage of qualified vets applying for positions in Wales has sparked a call out by the largest UK vet provider Eville and Jones.

Accusation that there is a lack of clarity in agricultural policy direction in England may come as little surprise, but that does not make them any less concerning, especially at a time when the industry is seeking to define its future outside of Europe and the Common Agricultural Policy.

Young dairy enthusiasts were pleased to be back in the ring again at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show, held once again at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.

The winner of this year’s Farmers Guardian Farming Hero is Scottish chilli farmer, Sheena Horner, who spearheaded a running campaign to improve mental health in throes of the Covid-19 pandemic, galvanising the farming community to achieve it with her.

The farming community came together in their hundreds last night as 18 winners of the British Farming Awards were announced.

With only 17 per cent of prison leavers entering employment within a year of release, Hannah Binns spoke to New Futures Network’s Lance Harris about how agricultural business can access this labour pool.

County council smallholdings continue to provide ‘vital opportunities’ for those seeking entry into agriculture, but those opportunities must go hand-in-hand with creating opportunities for further progression.

Farmers have been urged to join the Prince’s Countryside Fund’s new Farm for the Future programme to help make informed decisions about their business’ future.

The UK has agreed the broad framework of a trade deal with New Zealand, which will open the door to beef, lamb, dairy and apple imports.

The membership of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) has been announced, even as the Government was accused of failing to uphold a key recommendation of its predecessor.