All from last 24 hours HEALTH AND WELLBEINGStress, support and survival: One young farmer's journeyA young farmer who took on major responsibility for his family’s livestock business as a teenager has spoken openly about the pressures that pushed him to breaking point. Joe Barker… OILSEED RAPEWhy Devon farmer is growing oilseed rape againOilseed rape crops across parts of the UK started flowering a month ahead of usual, following favourable autumn weather and mild winter conditions. For Devon farmer Joe Mawle and his… FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Like father, like daughterThis week's photo was sent in by Eleanor Cole in Norfolk. It features her Border collies – father Angus and daughter Moss – who look very bonded in this shot.… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: Dock spraying delayed by late first cutIn the past couple of weeks we’ve finally started to see the sunshine and enjoy some heat. We’ve certainly had to be patient this year, but thankfully all spring crops… COMBINESMitas offers lug choice with new HC3000 harvester tyreIt’s fairly commonplace for trailer, tanker and spreader tyres to be available with different tread designs, and Mitas now offers similar choice for its latest harvester tyre, the VF category… OPINIONOpinion: Realignment with EU is about outcomes, not politicsThere is something quietly revealing about the latest reports of an imminent sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) trade deal between the UK and the EU. We are told that easing checks,…
