Advice

Pre-emergence herbicides are just one part of the full weed control programme, so rather than looking for the ‘best’ pre-em, consider choosing what works best for the situation.

Assessing a ram’s genetic merit is key when looking to maximise profitability within the flock and accelerate growth from forage

A host of grass-weeds are becoming an increasing issue in the north of England and Scotland. Farmers Guardian finds out what lessons can be learned from the battles fought in parts of the country managing resistant grass-weeds for decades.

With many farmers experiencing a rebound in grass-weed numbers this year, stubble management will be key to reducing viable seed levels.

Calcium and magnesium are important elements to get right for dairy cows, as the wrong levels can lead to hypocalcaemia and other health problems

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland. He has worked for Agrovista for 23 years.

With variety decisions for the coming season at the forefront of minds, Alice Dyer attended an AHDB and ADAS Recommended List variety demo in Herefordshire, to find out which varieties are best suited to the West.

A Hertfordshire farmer and former National Farmers' Union deputy president Stuart Roberts has shared how he transformed his farm's safety record in just 30 days, at a cost of less than £750.