They say variety is the spice of life, and this is certainly the case for sheep farmer and part-time music teacher, Jonny Mattacola. Hannah Park finds out more.

As farmers seek to meet new targets around ammonia emissions, slurry acidification could offer one option for doing so. An ongoing study is looking into whether there are any wider impacts on soil and crop quality. Hannah Par

With the warm and wet weather conditions of late proving favourable for bacteria survival, vet Zoe Waterson reminds farmers to be vigilant against environmental mastitis.

Male animals that produce sperm carrying only the genetic traits of elite donor animals could hold the key to genetically improving livestock of the future.

As the maize harvest approaches, Hannah Park takes a look at a major insect pest which could have an impact on UK crops in the future.

New research is claiming that beef suckler units could reduce their carbon footprint by up to 40 per cent while improving some production efficiencies, but producers will need to play the game to see results. Hannah Park repo

Honing protocol to improve herd health and welfare has been a key consideration for the growing dairy operation at Roseacre Hall in Lancashire. Hannah Park reports.

Familiar faces in North Country Cheviot circles, Bill and Fanny Elliot have had the tenancy at Hethpool for more than 20 years. With a change of hands approaching, Hannah Park pays them a visit.

Simon Zaugg shepherds one of Switzerland’s largest flocks in the mountainous Gantrisch region, situated between the lowlands and iconic Swiss Alps. Hannah Park finds out more about his unique lifestyle.

The difficulties of maintaining BVD-free status and the need for absolute attention to detail were highlighted by vet Magda Sioukiouroglou in a recent case involving a dairy farm in South Wales. Hannah Park reports.