²ÝÁñÉçÇø

Having set aside fields generating no money, Jeremy Clarkson tries his hand at diversifying into rabbits, herbs and flax

A family holiday in Brittany offered a welcome break from the farm, but concerns over drought, water supply and the challenges facing dairy farms were never far from mind.

Farmer and columnist James Robinson reflects on the severe drought affecting much of the country, the long-awaited launch of Strickley milk in Booths stores and a visit from Farming Minister Stephen Morgan.

Two farms just miles apart reported barn fires in the early hours of Sunday (August 22) morning

A barn housing livestock caught fire on Sunday (August 23) in North Cornwall

Taking place on October 15 at VOX in Birmingham, The British Farming Awards will welcome industry professionals from across the country to celebrate British agriculture and the successes it has had this year

The fund is a response to increased financial pressures placed on farming households as a result of the impact of low spring rainfall and prolonged dry conditions through the summer

TFA chief George Dunn advises tenant farmers to present strong evidence for rent reductions and urges landlords to consider financial realities

The collaboration aims to help more people understand why storms are named and how weather warnings help keep communities safe

Session attendance each week is strong, demonstarting the value and appeal Pilates bring to farmers