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The wardrobe, the dictionary and cyberspace. If nothing else, the lockdown has seen a fast-tracking of numerous changes. Some of them were in the pipeline already. Some of them have been a bolt from the blue.

Tight supplies are supporting beef prices, but increases may be limited by poor processor returns.

It has been a funny old month. At the last time of writing, early second cuts were being clamped while we still had a week or so left of growing.

Lamb prices remain above those of last year, although values have weakened a little in recent weeks.

THE North Country Cheviot ticks more than just one box for Sam Pedrick at Brimley Farm, Bovey Tracey, in Devon.

At a time when there is huge demand for sustainable, natural materials, it seems counter-intuitive that one of the most traditional and long established of natural fibres, wool, finds its price languishing and farmers composting or burning fleeces after shearing.

Ellie Pacey, 19, is a fan of tractor pulling, the world’s most powerful motorsport, and a Miss England Midland’s semi-finalist, from Spratton, Northamptonshire.

Covid-19 has highlighted the agricultural industry’s ability to adapt and innovate during the most extraordinary of times. With this resulting in a surge in public support for agriculture, there is no better time to celebrate this as part of The British Farming Awards 2020.

The UK faces a dizzying cocktail of two crises and a challenge hitting simultaneously. Just one of these would be a real test for any Government or nation, but the dark brew of all three will be bitter, says Labour Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard.