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Many pig producers use hyperprolific sows because of the economic benefits large litters create. However, any gain in the number of piglets born has the potential to be offset by reduced survival rates. Farmers Guardian repor

Rhianna Melton, 16 , lives on a pig farm with 140 acres of cereals in Hemingstone, Suffolk.

A Government decision to allow the UK to import 260,000 tonnes of raw cane sugar from January 1, 2021 will undermine thousands of UK sugar beet growers and jeopardise the viability of the home-grown crop, industry has warned.

A farmer has voiced his frustration at being unable to grow his beef business due to planning application issues with his local council.

Engine makers John Deere Power Systems and Deutz have announced plans to jointly develop and source components for a new range of ‘low’ horsepower engines up to 175hp.

Has 2020 been the year when British consumers have re-found their love of local?

The Scottish and Welsh Governments are giving their farmers more time to prepare for big policy changes than Defra in England. It is small, family farmers who will pay the price for this rush to abolish direct support, says Labour Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard.

Defra Secretary George Eustice’s claim that the sheep sector may not need no-deal support is a travesty, says Ceredigion Plaid Cymru MP Ben Lake.

As the issue of tackling mental wellbeing in farming remains a talking point, members of the farming community offer perspectives on the importance of looking after yourself and others. Farmers Guardian reports.

Walkers crisps, one of the largest buyers of British potatoes, is turning its potato waste into fertiliser to reduce its carbon footprint.