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British Saanen and Toggenburg milking goats may not be a typical enterprise associated with the Cumbrian uplands, but that has not stopped it becoming the mainstay of a direct sales venture on one farm. Wendy Short reports.

Although calving is in full swing, thoughts will soon turn to calving 2022 with many new stock bulls bought in preparation. Knowing the myostatin status of a potential purchase is important as veterinary surgeon, Kaz Strychar

Asda suppliers could face pressure as the retailer plans to slash £100 million off products in a bid to compete with discounters. Jez Fredenburgh reports.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian caught up with Rare Breeds Survival Trust chief executive Christopher Price who offers smallholders some tips on making a brand new venture pay financially.

The ballot on continuation of the AHDB Potatoes levy saw more than 66 per cent of participants vote against. Alice Dyer and Marianne Curtis gauge reaction.

Alastair Brown on the roaring trade at marts.

Wool from Jessica Cross’ 50-strong flock of Southdown sheep is now the basis of a growing business making high quality bedding. Jonathan Wheeler finds out more.

It is great to be writing my first column this week, with it just being International Women’s Day and the global theme of Women in Leadership.

Without doubt, the last 12 months have had a significant impact on everybody in the UK and across the world.

With the hotel, hospitality and tourist industries still in lockdown, you would think their purchasing power would be missed in the market with the knock-on effect being sharply felt at the farm gate with depressed prices.