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A derelict farm in the middle of the Peak District provided the pivotal opportunity for one couple to embark on their farming career. Ruth Wills finds out more.

Farming needs to do more to encourage diversity of new entrants, specifically those from backgrounds not typically associated with agriculture, believes Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones. Clemmie Gleeson reports.

Snow and ice can bring work to a halt, but farm machinery could be deployed to help keep roads and paths clear and bring in a little more income at a quiet time. Jane Carley reports.

As the prospects of a second independence referendum loom over Scottish politics, the debate over animal transport regulations highlights the importance of equivalence across the UK internal market. Hannah Binns and Ewan Pate

After four and a half tortuous years, we have now left the EU and are trading under different terms. Some would say, though, the journey has only just begun when it comes to Brexit.

Will Wallis takes a look at declining pig prices.

As we head into the new year, it is clear what is on the menu - more of the same. The pandemic is moving at a sobering pace and keeping us all doing what we’ve been getting used to; staying home and getting on with it.

At spring turnout, the transition between a controlled winter ration and new spring grass can be tricky.

As we enter the New Year with trepidation and a little hope, farming life continues in its usual pattern and we are thankful for it.

Ian Ashbridge, agriculture and environment partner at property consultants Bidwells discusses the impact of cuts to direct payments on sustainable farming