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In FGs Celebrating Rural Communities section, we we share news from the heart of British rural life

Sheep farmer Damian Barson talks about starting his farming career later in life – and encourages people to think about what former careers can bring to the table

Rachel Burke, 21, is a sheep farmer from Alyth in Scotland, whose family also runs Pentland Livestock in Kirriemuir. She writes about the importance of YFC, studying at Harper Adams University, and her hopes for the future

Ms Henry, 23, writes about being part of Moneymore Young Íæż½ã½ã' Club, her journey as a Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholar, and why she is passionate about farming

The Farm Safety Foundation said mental health in young farmers has been getting worse year-on year over the past four years. What are the factors which are impacting the health of young people working in the sector?

Beeston Young Íæż½ã½ã' Club vice-chair Georgie Lee shares her experience of studying at Harper Adams University and her path to becoming a graduate rural surveyor for Rostons

Cheshire Young Íæż½ã½ã' Club discussed how rural isolation can have a deep impact on the health and wellbeing of farmers

Suffolk potato grower Harry Suckling writes about his family farm and his hopes to see Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposed taxation reforms on UK agriculture reversed

Tom writes about how the farming community in Cumbria came together last month to remember his sister Lucy who died from cancer

"It is important to realise that rural isolation can be a very real problem for farmers, with a rise in loneliness since the pandemic"