Ease of management and good fleshing ability were two of the main attractions to the Simmental breed for the Pitt family, and 25 years later it is still ticking the boxes. Ellie Layton reports.
New entrants, Andrew and Suzanne Jardine have successfully converted a tenanted farm into a dairy unit
Craig Bentley and Rachel Mudd from North Yorkshire are looking ahead to this month's National Beef Association's (NBA) Beef Expo event with a new show team
Dan and Catherine Mercer, who run a suckler herd on the Salisbury Plains, have had great success with implementing an adaptive multi-paddock grazing system
After claiming the Champion Shearer of the World title at the Golden Shears last summer, Gwion Lloyd Evans reflects on his career so far before this year’s shearing season ramps up. Ellie Layton reports
A mixed livestock farm in Shropshire has a rich history in continental cattle, but in recent years has added native genetics to strengthen the system. Ellie Layton reports.
Electronic identification is set to become mandatory for cattle, with introduction timescales expected to vary across the UK
With rising fertiliser costs looking set to remain, a dairy farmer from West Wales has successfully halved his nitrogen use
High rainfall and saturated fields mean the timing of slurry application and first-cut silage will be a challenge for many grassland farmers this year
Solar power provides an opportunity to reduce energy bills, maximise self-sufficiency and save money, but there are considerations when it comes to installation and economics