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Paul Gentry reviews the year so far.

It is just over a week on from the incredible success of #Farm24. Huge congratulations once again to the team at Farmers Guardian for another spectacular event and massive thank you to sponsors Morrisons because without sponsors many dreams would not be realised.

Although Abi Reader in this week’s Farming Matters has somewhat stolen my thunder with her comments about 24 Hours in Farming, she is entirely correct and it is a point worth re-emphasising: that positive messaging about agriculture is vital, whatever platform it appears on.

British farmers across the country united in numbers to took social media by storm by giving people an insight into 24 hours in farming.

24 Hours in Farming hit new heights this year as the farming industry tapped into the breadth of social media platforms to give the public a glimpse into farming life and showcase the dedication and passion which goes into producing food for the nation.

The farming industry unites for #Farm24

With egg consumption rocketing, but a lack of workers in the egg sector, a collaboration is launching a course to attract new blood. Jez Fredenburgh reports.

#Farm24 is trending at number 1 on Twitter as thousands of farmers have taken social media by storm.

Three female young farmers have created a social media campaign as part of Farm24 to raise awareness of the role of female farmers and offer a glimpse into their varied daily lives.

Back for another year, 24 Hours in Farming has become a beacon of positivity in the agricultural calendar. Here, Farmers Guardian editor Ben Briggs talks about the initiative and why it matters so much for UK ag.