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Activism and misinformation about agriculture reported by the media is ‘number one’ on farmers’ lists of concerns and is contributing to mental health issues.

Prof Geoff Simm, director of the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security at The University of Edinburgh, speaks to Jez Fredenburgh.Ìý

Storms Ciara and Dennis should act as a prompt for farmers to ensure they are adequately covered both for damage to the farm and the environment.

The NFU will publish a myth busting fact sheet about livestock and the environment to help farmers counteract misunderstanding and misinformation about the sector.Ìý

Flood affected farmers have come together to help with relief efforts, as heavy rainfall continues to batter farms across the UK.

Gamekeepers play an integral role in conservation efforts, according to a new report by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT).

New Defra Secretary George Eustice has been told securing a ‘fair Brexit transition’ for farmers must be a top priority, as farm groups set out their key asks of Government for the coming months.

There is a threat of ‘significant flooding’ in northern England, as heavy rainfall continues to fall on heavily saturated ground.

Farmers have warned of the catastrophic impact flooding will have on their businesses, after Storm Dennis saw unprecedented rainfall batter UK farms.