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The period between Christmas and New Year has always been a time of reflection for me. I am sure that I won’t be alone in feeling that much I had hoped to achieve during 2020 was somewhat derailed.

I suppose it was always on the cards that I would end up being a tree hugger, especially being rather alternative in my youth. However, now the Government is encouraging us to be tree huggers I no longer feel such a rebel.

Farmer turned pub and cafe owner Bryan Jones has brought cheer and solace to his local rural community for many years, most recently with his ‘meals on wheels’ service that has proved to be a lifeline for many during lockdown

Welsh Government’s current future agriculture policy plans do not focus enough on food security. Ministers need to remedy this as a Christmas gift to farmers, says Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Welsh Tory Shadow Rural Affairs Minister.

A Scottish livestock farmer is demonstrating how technology can help UK-based meat producers on grassland systems be part of the carbon solution while strengthening the efficiency of their businesses. Debbie James reports.

As 2020 draws to a close it is fairly natural to reflect on what the last year has dealt us; but that could get a bit complex.

Like politicians, the general public have short memories, and however strongly they felt last year about ‘getting Brexit done’, realities that hit them in the pocket will lead to far more unrest than being sick of Brexit headlines, says FUW’s head of policy Dr Nick Fenwick.