West Country Farming

Minette Batters, the President of the National Farmers' Union, says her journey to the top of a male-dominated industry was not easy.

A multi-armed robot which can harvest fruit has completed its first testing phase.

The Morgans have until next month to leave their farm - but they say they have nowhere else to go.

Farmer Jennifer Down is trying to encourage more people in her industry to speak out about their mental health.

71-year-old Frank Tippet died in hospital after he was seriously injured when a tractor lost control at a farm near Zelah.

The poor winter weather has prompted a spike in demand for straw leading to expensive prices and worried farmers.

There's a warning that our countryside is in the grip of a rural crime wave, with a sharp rise in thefts from farms, homes and businesses

The price of straw for bedding has risen steeply, with newborn calves unable to go out on the wet ground.

Poultry farmers across the West Country have been told they must follow strict rules to stop the spread of bird flu.

Extra moisture in crops means farmers are forced to pay more to dry them.