Three generations of the Hetherington family run a diverse farming business on the Cumbrian coastline, where a robotic milking system with grazing sits alongside tourism and direct sales
Farmers can significantly boost productivity, staff retention and animal welfare by taking a more professional approach to their workforce
While steady and increased milk prices have been welcomed, there is still uncertainty for dairy farmers
Livestock specialist, Katie Fallon, reflects on the pride and passion that goes into breeding and selling livestock
This month, Roger Evans talks about his school days, terrifying teachers and how learning to speak French surprisingly paid off
Getting cow nutrition right this spring is more critical than ever, given the low milk price. By feeding to maximise butterfat and protein, while optimising animal health, producers can claw back much-needed value
Graeme Hills, director and head of tax at Duncan & Toplis reflects on what changes to business property relief will have for business owners
The cooperative has boosted its price for May
Vet, Rebecca Hodgson of Oakhill Farm Vets, shares her advice on how to treat, prevent and control environmental infections on-farm
Farming 405 hectares (1,000 acres), a mix of tenanted and owned land at Gatcombe Farm, near Seaton, Devton, Robert Reed and his family milk 350 all-year-round calving Holstein cow via five robots and are achieving average yields of 12,000 litres