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Beth Withers is a farmer and mum of three young boys. Here, she talks about bringing up her growing family at Lowlands, a beef and sheep farm, and the balance between motherhood and farming.

Farming Minister Mark Spencer outlines Government response to the Rock Review

The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation's Dugald Hamilton discusses some of the practical steps dairy farmers can take to reduce carbon emissions on their farms and pave the way for a greener, cleaner future

After many years of complaining about dry springs here in Sussex, I finally got my comeuppance this year, with March and April both delivering more than 100mm of rain.

One of our good friends once said to us: You should write a book on your farming life. This was mainly due to all our mishaps, bad luck and sometimes stupidity. So I suppose this column gives me the opportunity to keep a note of it all.

Heather Hancock is chair of trustees for The Princes Countryside Fund.

With thanks to the National Pig Association, its March magazine begs an important question or two about business psustainabilityâ„¢ for farmers in all livestock or crop sectors.

Legislation on pig contracts has come as welcome news for a sector which has faced a long, deep crisis, but Government must now deliver on the promises made if it is to claw back the confidence of producers.

James Rutter is the chief creative officer at frozen ready meal specialist COOK