A Northumberland farmer has spoken about the difficult times the industry faces amid changing regulations and soaring costs for essentials.
Mark Mather is a mixed farmer in the north of the county and also represents the Wooler ward on Northumberland County Council.
Coun Mather explained that the costs of things like fuel, feed and fertiliser have gone through the roof and called for more direction from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) on the future of farming in the UK.