Advice

With the environmental impact of livestock farming under increased scrutiny, what can farmers do to be as sustainable as possible?

Scientists from The Pirbright Institute have worked with University College London to map the expression of genes across the entire African swine fever (ASF) virus genome.

The Farming Community Network supports about 6,000 people through business and personal issues every year. Clemmie Gleeson looks at the help it has been offering for 25 years.

Pasture is an important reservoir for production-limiting parasites, which makes pasture management a crucial part of parasite control.

In a bid to improve animal welfare, leading vets have told farmers that tail docking and castration should be considered as a ‘last, rather than first resort’ resort.

Storms Ciara and Dennis should act as a prompt for farmers to ensure they are adequately covered both for damage to the farm and the environment.

In the first of a series of Healthy Soils articles supported by the advice of agronomists from Hutchinsons, Martin Rickatson seeks guidance on soil management in established winter crops and in advance of spring drilling.

Making employees feel needed and respected can be key in staff retention and securing loyalty. Sarah Todd looks at the growing importance of taking time to empower those working around you.

Managing mental health is emerging as one of the biggest challenges facing the farming industry, with research highlighting its increasing gravitas.

Recent research carried out by SAC Consulting could give Scottish dairy farmers the confidence to minimise antibiotic use in cows at drying off.