Farm Life

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said while the NFU response to the UK farm assurance review covers ‘some of the benefits' that assurance schemes offer, it also explains the ‘inescapable issues' that must be addressed

"By sidelining our farmers, we risk jeopardising both our food supply and the rural economy"

"To our absolute horror one of our sheep has been shot"

Farmer's wife Nicky Maynard, who had breast cancer, has highlighted the importance of going to the GP early

Farmstrong Scotland said the research could help the charity understand the steps farmers are taking to look after their health and well-being

"Having come from a non-farming background myself, I believe agriculture can be for anybody"

"Getting off the farm when you can, giving your mate a ring, and engaging with the community around you to stop anyone feeling quite so alone in what can be a very isolating job is very important"

The story of apple production was the main event for schoolchildren visiting the Great Yorkshire Show this year, exploring how the fruit goes from the tree to the lunch box

Ross and Elaine Pattinson worked hard to secure a tenancy of their own and have endeavoured to make their business as robust as possible for the family’s future. Howard Walsh finds out more

The Defra Secretary Steve Reed and the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner have also been invited to attend the political session