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This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Kerriann McLackland, head of estates at the Countryside Regeneration Trust

Liberal Democrat MP John Milne writes on the vital role small abattoirs play to support food security, local meat supply chains, higher animal welfare and economic growth. However, he sheds light on why they face increasing pressure to remain operational

At a time when UK farmers are facing increasing pressure from a conflict taking place thousands of miles from British shores, the Government has been challenged to step up and support food producers before it is too late

Ted Ogden, sales manager and auctioneer at CCM Auctions, discusses consistent trade for feeding cattle

This week from the Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Farmers Guardian's livestock editor, Angela Calvert, highlights the impact of sheep worrying on farmer's mental health

Head of arable Ash Ellwood lives on a farm in Cheshire, where she and her husband, Will, have recently begun rearing beef calves, diversified into equine livery, and purchased 12 pedigree breeding ewes

Hereford farmer, Tom Garlic farms 1800 breeding ewes and finishes 2500 store lambs a year. He reflects on his time spent entering competitions, giving him the confidence to push for improvement

Ceredigion Penfro candidate Samuel Kurtz writes on how the Welsh Conservatives will back farmers in the Senedd and why he believes the farming sector is worth fighting for

Support for the farming community was refreshing to see. This week livestock specialist Katie Fallon reflects on her recent trip to Ireland and the fuel price protests.