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This week's guest is British Wool chief executive Andrew Hogley to discuss the challenges the industry faces and the importance of sheep farmers

No matter the system, calf health is vital to production later in life, said experts at a recent Wynnstay Calf roadshow held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Ellie Layton reports.

Farms in Lincolnshire, Essex, Newport, North Yorkshire and Thames Valley have been targeted

Two Scottish young farmers, Gavin Mutch and Gillies Boyd are having sporting success in their own rights

Experts say threat of mildew and septoria means crops will need 'helping hand'

Reports and photos from livestock sales around the UK

Commissioners include Dr Llewellyn, the former vice-chancellor of Harper Adams University, James Withers, ex chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink, Mark Suthern, the chair of Trustees of the Farming Community Network, and a fourth Commissioner whose appointment is in progress

Countryside Alliance chief executive Tim Bonner said the party which can convince the rural electorate that it shares their values, and most importantly their priorities, will go a long way to winning an 'epoch defining election'

It includes a 2 metre buffer strip and a hedgerow cutting ban from March 1 to August 31

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "If the next Government gets it right then this huge sector can grow"