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This month, Hannah Park and Emily Ashworth look at the skills which are vital to rural livelihoods.

This month, Hannah Park and Emily Ashworth look at the skills which are vital to rural livelihoods.

THE NFU president has launched a scathing attack on the contradictory nature of Government policy, branding its handling of the pig crisis a ‘disgrace’ and a ‘disaster’ and demanding that it come up with a coherent plan that delivers for British farming.

Hereford bulls met a 6,200gns high to average 4,347, with a clearance rate of 71 per cent.

Limousins peaked at 14,000gns at Stirling bull sales to average 5,749, down 162 on 2021, although clearance rates were up at 90 per cent.

A top bid of 38,000gns led the Aberdeen-Angus bidding at the first round of February bull sales at Stirling, with ten bulls in total making six figure sums to average 6,533 and a clearance rate of 74

Volunteers are at the heart of many aspects of the farming community, often keeping traditions alive and organisations running smoothly.

Community is often at the heart of farming life, but for few aspects is this as important as it is for the huge network of agricultural shows.

Many are hoping this summer will mark the return of the popular agricultural showcases across the country.

Many are hoping this summer will mark the return of the popular agricultural showcases across the country.