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Farmstrong Scotland said the research could help the charity understand the steps farmers are taking to look after their health and well-being

"Having come from a non-farming background myself, I believe agriculture can be for anybody"

"Every crofter has different strengths and areas of expertise, and it is expected that all participants will have knowledge to share, leading to skills development across the whole community"

The UK harvested the third smallest wheat crop in 40 years

"Getting off the farm when you can, giving your mate a ring, and engaging with the community around you to stop anyone feeling quite so alone in what can be a very isolating job is very important"

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

The story of apple production was the main event for schoolchildren visiting the Great Yorkshire Show this year, exploring how the fruit goes from the tree to the lunch box

Herbal leys and the value of woodland and hedgerows are two of the topics being investigated at Cwmcowddu Farm, which is part of the Farming Connect ‘Our Farms' initiative. Ellie Layton reports.

Winners of the breed championships battled it out before the panel of judges at this year's Dairy Show at the Bath and West showground, Somerset, with the final judging coming down to a nail-biting finish. Ellie Layton reports.