From a roundup of the political party conferences and what they offer farming to how putting British food on NHS menus can boost national health - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Orkney area manager at the RSPB - Sarah Sankey

James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner in Cheshire - Phil Latham

October marks Wool Month, an opportunity to celebrate the natural benefits of a unique fibre which is renewable, biodegradable and sustainable

From concerns over the potential scrapping of inheritance tax relief to 'farmwashing' in supermarkets harming Britain's small-scale farmers - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

PGRO says changed format will help farmers make more informed decisions about varities

Dan Jones farms 650 ewes at the National Trust-owned Parc Farm, which sits on the Great Orme, a limestone headland which rises up 208 metres (682 feet) on the North Wales coast near Llandudno. His Farm Business Tenancy covers the 58 hectares (143 acres) at Parc Farm, plus 364ha (900 acres) of grazing rights on the hill

Early trials show promise across water and nutrient use

Farmers producing more biogas than their needs could be sitting on an untapped resource