New fencing guidelines for Countryside Stewardship (CS) have been described as a ‘victory for common sense’ by English farmers.  

As spring drilling gets underway in some areas, a survey of more than 100 growers provides a unique insight into spring barley agronomy.

Following the news Russia was to ban ammonium nitrate exports for two months to prioritise domestic farmers, Jonathan Wheeler takes a look at how much influence it may have on the UK market

Against a backdrop of rising fertiliser prices, grassland farmers will need to look at how they can help mitigate against the impact on grass growth of applying less nitrogen. Farmers Guardian reports.

The tenanted sector of agriculture brings together landowners and tenants to create and foster sustainable and profitable businesses with fair rental returns to landowners.

January has been pretty dry so far here in southern Scotland, which is great for ease of travelling about in fields and the stock also look much better when they’re not muddy.

By focusing on their dry cow management, the Lawrie family has achieved significant improvements in the health and productivity of their dairy herd.

Hands-on experience has inspired secondary schools to promote farming as a rewarding career to their pupils. Caroline Stocks finds out more about how a slow and steady approach is paying dividends.

If you are reading this, I want to congratulate you on getting through what is, in my opinion, the worst month of the year - the dreaded January.

Stuart Mitchell, 29, is a head partner of a 440-hectare mixed family farm in the Scottish borders, running cattle, deer and arable enterprises.