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Talking Policy with NFU head of combinable crops board, Jamie Burrows

Drilling date, grass-weed pressure and herbicide timing all need to be weighed carefully this autumn, with field-by-field decisions and robust herbicide programmes key to protecting crop potential

Muscling is often associated with harder calvings, but understanding myostatin status can help farmers make more informed breeding decisions.

Tragedy meets a positive outcome and stronger community ties with the formation of a new social awareness event, Country Minds. James Huyton reports.

Decision says traditional Herefords will remain a sub-population rather than separate breed

Get all the latest analysis on the latest trends in the grain markets from Farmers Guardian

Evidence given to the Home Affairs Committee revealed that police leaders vary significantly in how they prioritise rural crime

Labour MP for Penrith and Solway when asked how hopeful he was the family farm tax would be scrapped, he said: "I always have faith in my colleagues to do the right thing"

Quality Meat Scotland says trade worth £190m has brought major boost for economy

The changes will be introduced in stages, with the first payments under the updated scheme taking effect from 1 January 2027