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The Young BFAs, a brand-new initiative launched as part of the prestigious British Farming Awards and hosted by Íæż½ã½ã, aims to recognise and celebrate the remarkable upcoming talent within the agricultural industry

Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers

James farms Dairy Shorthorns east of Kendal, Cumbria, with his parents Kathleen and Henry, wife Michelle and sons Robert and Chris. The fifth generation to farm at Strickley, he is also vice-chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network

From an impartiality row following the promotion of Brian May's badger documentary to catching up with farmers about their harvest time so far - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

The judges were looking for the entrants to be exploring new ideas and opportunities

Air-based approach could replace existing methods for detecting infection

Gross output value falls below four-year average

Use of mancozeb has helped protect UK crops, say experts

New tool uses satellite mapping to calculate input applications

From Jeremy Clarkson's partnership with a mental health service to taking the lead on livestock worrying - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG