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Faith and reliance in performance recording for some 30 years is proving to be a solid foundation for flock improvement for one three-way integrated sheep enterprise in Devon. Rebecca Jordan reports.

Just two years after its inception, the closed Facebook group, Ladies Who Lamb UK, has reached the milestone of 10,000 members. Angela Calvert reports.

Sheep farming is well suited to the rolling Mid Wales hills, but John and Laura Lewis have successfully built on this to create a more resilient business. Gaina Morgan finds out more about their unique glamping venture.

March 2021 Arable Farming Issue

For one Scottish dairy farmer, switching to farming on an organic system highlighted room for improvement within his herd of top quality Holstein cattle.

With sheep scab incidences on the rise, the need for effective treatment has never been more important. Alex Heath visits a contractor who has built his own mite killing machinery.

In high yielding herds, fertility can be compromised due to issues around ‘silent heats’, but there are options available to help combat this. Dairy Farmer reports.

Three years ago, Karl Franklin began using Instagram to champion British produce and dispel myths surrounding farming. After recently establishing his own flock, he now shares his farming journey with an audience of more than

Auctioneer John Copland has plied his trade on the various islands of Orkney for half a century where, as he tells Ewan Pate, there have been plenty of highlights to looking after such an extensive territory.

Supplying logs direct to customers has turned into a major diversification for one Shropshire farming business, using some of the most advanced processing kit and drying techniques. Alex Heath finds out more.