Angela's 43 and farms beef, dairy and arable crops, but years of physical graft are already taking their toll. Living with arthritis, she says she's feeling "pretty worn and torn" and worries about what the future might hold. The AG Show catches up with her to hear how she manages the day-to-day realities of farming with the condition.

It comes as researchers at the University of Worcester look into the impact arthritis is having across the farming industry. Their study hopes to build a clearer picture of the challenges farmers face and identify practical ways to help, from lifestyle and diet changes to simple adaptations on farm.

Also on this week's show, we bring you the latest on bluetongue, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and a newly launched BYDV tool designed to help growers manage risk.

And away from the day job, find out which member of the team has taken a plunge into open water swimming, and who's set themselves the challenge of eating their way around Britain's bakeries.

SOME USEFUL BITS (FROM AHDB & BEYOND)

Arthritis + Farmers

Bluetongue virus latest news | AHDB

Heatwaves, drought and dairy resilience: How farmers are coping in 2026

Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 (SFI26): scheme information - GOV.UK

SFI cost benefit tool | AHDB Tools

BYDV tool

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