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Sheep and goat farmers across Wales are being reminded to complete their annual inventory by February 1, 2022.

Salmonella infections can affect adults and youngstock with the potential to cause abortion storms as well as severe and sometime fatal disease in cattle, says Dr Lies Beekhuis. She explains how controlling salmonella infecti

Arable farmers have been urged to complete risk assessments and check they have the correct insurance in place as fire remains one of the greatest risks to their business

Improving silage production as part of setting the farm up for the future has brought multiple benefits for one North Wales dairy farm, including improved cow health.

With a flurry of new grants coming on stream, Olivia Midgley draws on the expertise of a panel of industry insiders to find out how farm businesses can take advantage.

A farming couple has spoken out about their mental health struggles in the hope that it may help others.

With current subsidy payments gradually being phased out, there will be little margin for error for sheep farmers. Maximising productivity and efficiency will become increasingly critical to business resilience, and farmers will need to seek every opportunity to make incremental gains in flock performance.

With some good-looking forage maize crops this season, there is a strong argument for preserving that potential. What can be done to guard against the multiple threats in the clamp?

Nearly all farmers taking part in a recent calf survey recognised the link between well reared heifers and future performance, yet data suggests there is huge scope for producers to drive efficiencies further.

Two key strains of Mannheimia haemolytica bacteria are likely to be responsible for pneumonia in calves, with a third of unknown pathogenic status.