The issue of cheap food imports is one of the major issues facing a large dairy farming business in Mexico
With rising fertiliser costs looking set to remain, a dairy farmer from West Wales has successfully halved his nitrogen use
Bovine TB continues to affect herds across the country, and with turnout approaching, we look at ways farmers can manage the risk
High rainfall and saturated fields mean the timing of slurry application and first-cut silage will be a challenge for many grassland farmers this year
With turnout delayed across the country and silage stocks running down, looking at ways to extend silage stocks until cows can go out is now important on some farms
Solar power provides an opportunity to reduce energy bills, maximise self-sufficiency and save money, but there are considerations when it comes to installation and economics
Growing maize and other suitable crops for biogas production could offer farmers a stable, long-term market for their produce, as well as a fresh break-crop option
Applying foliar nitrogen during the summer meets the nutrient needs of maize more effectively than applying all the fertiliser early in the season says new research from the Maize Growers Association
A new Innovate UK-funded agri-tech project with the potential to transform the detection and treatment of dairy cow lameness is underway in South West England
An open mind and passion for little improvements are some of the keys to successful dairy businesses - and those traits extend to staff management too