Farm Life

Louise Stone, sales development manager at TruDomes, has provided some straightforward ways to avoid planning obstacles to help farmers seeking the easiest possible way to fit diversification into their busy workload

The earliest records show Herdwick sheep belonging to the Rawling family roamed the Lake District fells in 1872 and the family has occupied the land in Ennerdale since at least 1620

Countryside group calls move 'latest attack on farming'

In this festive special, Emily Ashworth speaks to Kaleb Cooper about showcasing the industry at its best, the price of food and, of course, Christmas in the Cooper house

"To the farmers who are working tirelessly and spending time alone this Christmas, try to find the courage to reach out – no farmer should be alone at Christmas"

"Richard (Longthorp) shows a determination, strength of character, and sheer bloody-mindedness that means he will not back down from a challenge and he will not stop until he has completed it"

Save British Farming's founder Liz Webster said letters will be hand-delivered to Downing Street on January 2 with farming families urged to get involved

"I have been farming as long as I can remember"

Edmund Sword, divisional director at rural insurance specialist Lycetts, explores the promise and perils of rural farm stays