The 2023/24 FACTS annual online assessment scheme for agriculture and vegetables will deal with the broad, but highly topical subject of ‘managing soils for effective nutrient supply’.

The mid-summer rise in parasite numbers can cause significant worm burdens and production loss if left unmanaged.

Auctioneer Ted Ogden gives a sales overview

The Amber herd is one of the oldest Dairy Shorthorn herds in the country but the cows are proving their worth across a wide range of modern farming systems. Chloe Palmer reports

Taking the best modern varieties and using expertise built up over decades, we formulate Sinclair McGill mixtures that will perform best in any given scenario.

Simple pre-season preparations for successful silage harvest

Don't get caught out when taking summer grass silage cuts, says Peter Smith of Volac. Summer grass goes to head much faster than earlier cuts, and tends to be drier, he explains.

Attention to detail and good preparation is the key message from Limagrain's forage crop manager John Spence as farmers start work on reseeds.

The Ramsays have had their fair share of success in the Blackface section at the Royal Highland over the years and are looking forward to this year’s show. Lynsey Clark reports

Heat stress is becoming an increasingly frequent problem on UK dairy farms, having a significant impact on milk production, cow health, welfare and fertility, costing on average £128 per cow per year