Advice

Vet, Charlie Foster, points to a recent development that may have increased the risk of exceeding milk maximum residue levels and offers some tips on how to avoid financial penalties

Farmers are being urged to look out for hemlock water dropwort, a highly poisonous plant which poses a serious risk to livestock, particularly cattle and sheep

Joseph Gridley, chief executive for Soil Association Exchange, details seven ways investing in soil can build resilience and unlock new revenue for farmers

All sectors of the economy and all walks of live are increasingly being influenced by AI systems, and livestock farming is no exception

Feeding colostrum with a higher concentration of immunoglobulins at lower volumes is advised to reduce damage to calf gut health

Gradual diet changes, vitamin and mineral requirements and parasite controls are all key areas of consideration for optimal store lamb performance

Grass has an import role in UK agriculture, so how can it be made more resilient in the face of climate change?

As the continuing dry weather affects both forage stocks and available grazing, keeping heifers on track to calve at 24 months while at grass can be challenging

With the current high cattle prices, making the most of sucklers and keeping calving intervals tight is essential

With some areas of the country seeing a rise in lungworm cases this year, Dairy Farmer looks at the impact of infections and best practice in terms of treatment and prevention