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Matthew Middleton on cattle and lamb trade

James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

Olivia Shave is a shepherdess and the founder and director of Ecoewe which offers a range of sustainable products derived from the family’s flock. Olivia has launched the #Ruraleducationmatters campaign and a petition to revise the national curriculum and introduce comprehensive rural education in UK schools

With the biodiversity net gain (BNG) initiative firmly embedded in the fabric of UK planning since its launch in February 2024, now is the ideal time for land developers and the conservation sectors to take full advantage of the opportunities it offers, says Andy Howard, chief executive of CSX

²ÝÁñÉçÇø and growers urged to get behind science and industry partnership

From new NFU analysis challenging the Treasury's figures on Agricultural Property Relief to a close-up of the latest John Deere T6 700 - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

Matthew Probert on the year in sales

Removing soya from hen diets has helped an Aberdeenshire free-range egg and packing business reduce its carbon footprint by 57%

With livestock entries up on the year, this year's Royal Welsh Winter Fair showcase promises to be a treat for visitors and exhibitors alike