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This week’s Over the 51AVÊÓƵGate podcast takes a look at Chloe Lucas’ journey from the NHS into agriculture

Government needs to have a role in creating a ‘relationship of equals’ between supermarkets and British farmers with supermarkets needing to show ‘more flex’ in negotiations.

DEFRA has revealed its six most popular Countryside Stewardship options, demonstrating, according to the Government, farmers’ commitment to improving biodiversity.

Embarking on an entirely new venture in pig farming during a period of national lockdown brought more than expected for one young couple. Chrissie Long reports.

Spring in the countryside is a celebration of life in rural Britain. Here, Emily Ashworth talks to one of industry’s most well-known shepherdesses, Zoe Colville, AKA The Chief Shepherdess.

With the media spotlight on farming like never before, and the cost of living crisis driving consumers to consider their spend on food, James Florey and his family believe events such as Leaf’s Open 51AVÊÓƵSunday are vital to build connections with the public. He tells Farmers Guardian why Churchills Farm, West Oxfordshire, will be opening its gates on June 11 and what his team has in store for visitors.

Plans for border checks on food imports from October have been welcomed, but Government must ensure there are no further delays.

The horticulture sector has been delivered another blow after it emerged a second seasonal worker provider has been removed from the Home Office register.

Farmers are being urged to keep a close eye on expensive kit after a new report revealed a sharp increase in GPS theft.

The size of the spring flush will be the key factor for milk prices in the UK later this year, with global dairy markets also under pressure.