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The backbone of many farms across the UK are the family behind them and, in order to preserve and progress their future, a new group has launched to welcome the next generation of farmers. Danusia Osiowy finds out more.

Giel Spierings was just 19 when he diversified his family’s Cornish dairy farm into making Gouda cheese; a move which saved the farm from being sold.

Andy Allen’s asparagus, Portwood Asparagus, is sold throughout the UK from Scotland to the Channel Islands.

Stephen Dennis on outdated schemes.

A coalition comprising 18 farming, environment, animal and fire organisations have joined forces in urging the Government to make sky lanterns illegal.

Ian Atkinson on the spring lamb trade.

Andrew Clements on a busy two months.

With more people engaging with the countryside than ever before, NFU president Minette Batters believes now is the time for British farmers to showcase what they can deliver for society. She tells Olivia Midgley why she is backing #FarmingCAN. 

With the launch of Farmers Guardian campaign #FarmingCAN, Cedric Porter looks at what farming currently does for the world and even better, what more is to come from the industry.

UK farming really does offer so much, and Farming Minister Victoria Prentis highlights this, with food production being the tip of the iceberg.