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In this new series, we focus on emerging working dog handlers who are heading up the industry. We will explore their successes, trials and tribulations in the journey as they become the next generation of skilled sheepdog handlers

Isla Hare, seven, is from Tong in West Yorkshire. She writes about her love of farming and sheep, showing sheep at shows, and reading ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian with her grandad

20-year-old Joe Conley's passion for agriculture has helped him establish a budding career as an auctioneer at C&D Longtown Auction Mart, in Cumbria

In FGs Celebrating Rural Communities section, we we share news from the heart of British rural life

In this children's lambing special, Jacob Barton, 9, tells ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian what he loves about lambing time

Tractors, farmers and the wider community of Barnsley came out in their numbers to remember the young farmer at his funeral

Want to build your skills and get ahead? These events could just help you

James Nixey will take up the role of chair while Jessica Rose and Alex McMenemy will join the team as vice-chairs

In this week's FG podcast, online editor Emily Ashworth talks to a young new entrant about her journey from the city to farming

Elise Sutton, 27, writes about her life as a stockperson at Cherry Lodge Farm in Salisbury. Ms Sutton also sits on the board of trustees for the Longhorn Cattle Society.