The dairy industry is facing a crisis in recruitment as farmers struggle to attract new staff. According to a survey by Arla, nearly 90% of UK dairy farmers have advertised jobs but received few or no applicants. This raises questions about why young people are not interested in careers involving dairy cows and the modern skills required. In other news, the UK's self-sufficiency in carrots is at 97%, but poor weather has led to an increase in imported carrots from other countries. Finally, the impact of deer on the environment and the challenges they pose to tree planting and woodland maintenance are discussed.