Assessing cattle for worm burdens before using a wormer can save money and time, as well as prevent unnecessary treatments that can drive wormer resistance.

Zanna Dennis on Defra’s proposal.

Collection, interpretation and use of data were key points of technology suppliers at this year’s CropTec Show. Toby Whatley reports from the event.

Visitors to last week’s CropTec Show were met with the latest developments in agritech, plus top business and agronomy advice, as the event celebrated its 10th anniversary. Farmers Guardian reports.

Farmers are being urged to prepare a fire control plan with arson attacks on the rise. Jonathan Wheeler reports.

With the removal of the Basic Payment Scheme, a new wave of financially incentivised schemes will come into fruition, so what opportunities could these provide for farmers who must now find the deficit? Emily Scaife reports.

Good colostrum management is vital for preventing scours, the greatest single cause of death in young calves.

Good colostrum management is vital for preventing scours, the greatest single cause of death in young calves.

A strong show of stock, made for a successful two days at Lanark Market for the Scottish National Fatstock Club’s annual LiveScot event.

There was a warning at CropTec of potential difficulties ahead in controlling yellow rust if the fungicide tebuconazole, is lost from the crop protection toolkit.