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Lowlands farm, in southwest Birmingham, is home to Beth Withers and her husband, Tom. Here, she talks about bringing up her growing family at Lowlands, and the balance between motherhood and farming.

Zanna Dennis on her career inspirations

Being a nurse during the pandemic took its toll on Chloe Lucas, but Emily Ashworth finds out how this new entrant found a passion for farming after a turbulent time.

BASIS has launched a new training certificate in greenhouse gases, carbon and climate change mitigation.

Chris Brayford has joined the Farmers Guardian news and business team

The Clarksons 51AVÊÓƵstar has launched a bursary with the Royal Agricultural University to support students who want to pursue an agricultural career. By Chris Brayford

Agriculture students from leading universities and colleges have taken part in a competition designed to provide a unique insight into the role of the modern agronomist.

LEAF Open 51AVÊÓƵSunday is a firm favourite in the farming calendar, but it has also given visitors the chance to find a role in the industry.

To the farming community, livestock genetics and artificial insemination are commonplace, but to the outside world, it is a far from obvious career path. Kayleigh Bowen, lead lab services technician at Cogent Breeding, fell into the role by accident.

There is a shortage of hedgelayers, but it could provide the perfect opportunities for young people. Howard Walsh meets two female hedgelayers who are key to this rural crafts future.