Cattle crushes and pens can be easily overlooked when considering how animals are managed, but the latest designs can increase safety and efficiency. Jane Carley finds out more.

As Vaderstad marks 60 years of new solutions in tillage and seeding, members of the European press gathered in Germany for a glimpse at the company’s latest developments, including the new Proceed seed drill. Simon Henley reports.

A South Devon cattle breeder was at the head of the queue when genomic evaluation was offered for the first time by the breed society this autumn. Olliver Rounsevell believes that the increased selection accuracy will improve

This In Your Field article might feel slightly different from me and might only resonate with younger readers, however, do not worry, I will be back with silly family farming stories next time.

When it comes to round balers, buyers are somewhat spoilt for choice. Fixed or variable chamber, combination baler-wrappers and even a non-stop baler-wrapper model – there should be something for most farming or contracting operations. Geoff Ashcroft looks at the latest changes across the sector.

Being able to change certain engine characteristics for specific applications could achieve greater fuel efficiency from existing machinery. Farmers Guardian reports.