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

Not many horse owners can boast of breeding a world champion, but Tulloes Emily, a Clydesdale filly made the Greenhill family’s dreams come true when taking the accolade at the World Clydesdale Show in Aberdeen last October. Erika Hay reports

New project aims to help farmers target net zero and build resilience

Arbikie Highland Estate in Angus is leading the way in the decarbonisation of the global drinks sector, with their spirits made from novel crops grown on the family farm.

THE supreme beef title went to the overall female champion and any other breed champion, the Galloway cow, Wareham’s Gracie 1, from Jason and Sarah Wareham, East Sussex. Jane Howard reports.

AHDB has released its latest arable crop development report.