Advice

Katie Fitzgerald, of Bishopton Farm Vets, looks at the cause, impact and management of heat stress among dairy cows

As dry weather continues across much of the UK, agronomists are warning barley growers that crops are likely to face greater pressure from stress-related diseases such as ramularia

Syngenta disease expert Joe Bagshaw says it is important not to be lulled into a false sense of security thinking septoria is not going to be a problem, just because it might not be prominent at T2

Pain and inflammation relief medication can improve recovery times for many of the major diseases, but it is important to understand their uses and follow advice for correct administration

Cattle farmers are being reminded to take extra care over where their animals are kept as thousands of people are expected to head to the countryside over the Easter break

Growers urged to consider strengthening crops to grow longer, deeper-seeking roots

Expert highlights that establishing herbal and multi-species leys is fundamentally different from grassland reseeding

Good colostrum management and cleanliness of calf housing and equipment is key to managing cryptosporidiosis infections on-farm

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south-west Scotland

Minimal or no till may be to blame for rise in prevalence, says expert