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New NFU dairy board chair Paul Tompkins said that if farmers knew what was influencing their milk prices, they would understand the ‘risk profile' of their milk and be able to make ‘business decisions' based on that

NFU welcomes news of this year's extra funding but says Government should 'maximise' its support for farmers

That was the message from new livestock board chair and Gloucestershire beef suckler farmer David Barton, who added the ‘unpredictability' of this strain of bluetongue was worrying

Molly Mead, 24, is a veterinary technician and TB tester from Tring, Hertfordshire

Ms Hallos said she was excited about the future of British agriculture, but added: "Let's not kid anybody, it is going to be a rough road, and there is going to be winners and losers like there is in everything in life"

New proposals to raise costs will compromise food security say farming groups

Outgoing NFU dairy board chair, Michael Oakes said: "They [the processors and retailers] need us and we need them. While we will not agree all the time, by any means, I think actually working together means we are so much stronger"

Leaders from the farming unions said there must be a closer partnership between farmers and politicians

As an upland tenant farmer the NFU’s new vice-president Rachel Hallos will be a powerful voice as the union navigates unprecedented change

Children were able to get hands-on with help from two passionate industry professionals