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As the UK sees the biggest shake-up in agri-funding in decades, future Government policy must support farmers for the ‘public goods’ they provide in tackling climate change, says Martin Lines, Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) chairman.

James Dunn, ADAS technical director for business management, looks in depth at getting through the farm payment transition period.

With a passion for the industry, Kate Dale really goes the extra mile when it comes to helping the rural community. Emily Ashworth meets her to find out more.

We are celebrating National Butchers Week by catching up with Tom Wood, Artisan Butcher

Rosemary and her husband Joe farm a closed herd of 100 pedigree Friesian type cows, 60 youngstock and breed bulls for sale. She has served on the MDC Council, Veterinary Products Committee, the RSPCA Council and was WFU dairy chairwoman.

"There are so many opportunities for those with very different backgrounds to contribute to agriculture"

A £1.4 million investment in a greenfield site dairy on the edge of the Lake District National Park is helping future-proof one Cumbrian agricultural business.

Industry bodies have warned of the potential consequences of some of the proposed policies ahead of today’s Budget. Cedric Porter reports.Ìý

The AHDB Beef and Lamb-funded project Challenge Sheep has now reached its third year and has, so far, identified a number of key points. Farmers Guardian reports.