Farm Life

A group of scientists have put together a roadmap for properly managing phosphorus to help farmers cope with sky high fertiliser prices and reduce water pollution.

The Ards herd of Holsteins was a finalist in this year’s Holstein UK National Premier Herd competition. Richard Halleron visits the farm to find out more.

In the third of our series looking at how English farmers across all sectors are coping with the phasing out of the Basic Payment Scheme, Abi Kay talks to sheep farmer Jonathan Murray about what he is doing to mitigate the loss.

Total Income From Farming (TIFF) is set to drop to its lowest level in more than 20 years, according to farm business consultants Andersons.

The Dalton family has had a tough year after losing someone close, but via a special calendar of images, are hoping to help others in the community. Emily Ashworth reports.

Christmas is coming, and the question on most people’s mind is how to create the perfect turkey for Christmas dinner.This video from Yorkshire butcher Matt Slack shows you how.

Does farming green mean farming in the red or black? From yields, to working capital and profitability, Jez Fredenburgh takes a look.

The NFU is backing a group of poultry farmers who are taking their fight for avian influenza (AI) compensation to court.

A row is brewing over the future of rural housing in Wales as the Government introduces new rules that business groups say will stifle tourism and limit farm diversification.

Almost half of sheep farmers in Australia were looking to increase their flocks within the next year with producer sentiment ‘extremely positive’ moving forward.