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Farmer Rod Smith looking side on with one his fields in the background. He has short black and grey hair and is wearing a brown shirt. He has a worried expression.

'If rain doesn't come soon my crops won't recover'

Arable farmer Rod Smith fears if rain does not come soon his land near Holy Island will struggle.

A long row of tractors snake along a road in Howden

Farmers' tractor tribute to teen crash victims

Sunday's event honoured William Herbert, 16, and Olly Mitchell, 18, who died on New Year's Day.

Hull & East Yorkshire

Hands cup a bunch of ripe strawberries

Will 2025 be a sweet year for strawberry growers and consumers?

Growers say they are seeing bigger, sweeter berries due to recent warm days and cool nights.

A crumbling farm on the side of a road. There are hay bails and trailers and a falling down dry stone wall.

Animal ban for farmer who left cow dead in mud

Malcolm Mosley severely neglected his animals and caused them unnecessary suffering, a court hears.

James (left) and Katie Allen (right), sitting on a wooden fence smiling at each other, both wearing army green wax jackets and jeans. The farm is in the background and you can see planter-style growing areas set up behind them and lots of grass.

Farming couple support 'ethical fashion' with tannery

James and Katie Allen set up an education hub to teach ethical and sustainable farming and fashion.

A man in a pink t shirt stands in front of a red tractor. They are in a field getting ready to cut grass.

How dangerous dust is putting farm workers' lives at risk

Agricultural workers are being reminded that dust particles can lead to serious lung damage.

Northern Ireland

Three women standing in a cattle shed surrounded by sheep talking

Survey looks at women's mental health in farming

The University of Exeter hopes research can help improve support provided for health and wellbeing.

A horse and rider jump over a jump while crowds watch at the show on a sunny day.

More than 95,000 expected at Devon County Show

The 129th show runs from Thursday until Saturday and will be held at Westpoint arena, near Exeter.

Princess Anne is on the right wearing a green suit and her hair is swept back and pinned. She is facing a woman with dark brown hair and wearing a white lab coat. She is holding a leash which is attached to a cow that has two red rosettes attached to its head.

Princess Royal to visit 140th Lincolnshire Show

Matt Baker, of Countryfile, will also attend the event, which is known for livestock competitions.