Farm focus

Familiar faces in North Country Cheviot circles, Bill and Fanny Elliot have had the tenancy at Hethpool for more than 20 years. With a change of hands approaching, Hannah Park pays them a visit.

Simon Zaugg shepherds one of Switzerland’s largest flocks in the mountainous Gantrisch region, situated between the lowlands and iconic Swiss Alps. Hannah Park finds out more about his unique lifestyle.

It has been nearly 10 years since Andrew and Ruth Davies realised their dream in buying their own holding near Swansea. Home to their award-winning charcuterie business, Gaina Morgan finds out more about where it all began.

Increasing both quality and quantity of their livestock is the driving force behind Tom Hill and Ruby Wright’s South Yorkshire farming business.

For fruit grower David Butler, streamlining is proving crucial to securing a commercially thriving fruit growing enterprise for years to come. Jack Watkins reports.

They say if it’s not broken, don’t try to fix it – an approach that seems to be paying off for upland beef producer Nigel Miller. Hannah Park reports.

With environmental considerations at the heart of management decisions on his Shropshire farm, Hugh Pocock set about finding the best livestock for the job. Clemmie Gleeson reports.

Commentary on farmers being a resilient breed never seems far from the centre of debate in farming circles, but few have had to face a test as severe as the one met head-on in recent months by Simon and Jackie McCreery. Ewan

Drive, determination, a sharp mind and a thirst for learning have undoubtedly helped 24-year-old farmer Gwen Price establish her own roots in farming. Gaina Morgan finds out more.

Juggling the demands of a large-scale farm business, growing a brand and motherhood are challenges Annabel Makin-Jones has taken in her stride. Hannah Park finds out how she is making sure this year’s harvest goes without a h