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As the sheep farming sector strives for improved profitability and sustainability there has never been a more important time to make the best use of the breeding technology available to the hill sector in Wales.

Multi-species leys and alternative forage crops are becoming an increasingly important element of maximising production and reducing costs for one KPI-driven livestock producer.

January has flown by, which is no bad thing as I am not a fan of short days and long nights.

Now January is slowly drawing to a close, I definitely look forward to the days getting lighter and more productive from now on.

As January draws to a close, I can’t help feeling that it gets a bit of a bad rap. January is portrayed as the miserable month of midwinter.

Zanna Dennis on the work of auction marts.

Hannah Slim, 19, grew up on the outskirts of Birmingham and is a former vegan. She is currently studying conservation and environmental management at Harper Adams University.

With Open Farm Sunday taking place later this year, farmers have a chance to make a significant difference in educating the public and offering an on-farm experience to remember. Sarah Todd looks at the benefits.

Pride and privacy are synonymous among many farmers, so how do you spot if someone is struggling and what steps can be taken to help turn more lives around for the better? Naomi Wright, of Therapy, says there is a lot of support which can be accessed.

Harper Adams University student and NFU Ambassador Zoe Legg reflects on what she learned about battling poor mental health and coming back from the brink of death.