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Prompted by farmers voicing concerns about morale in their teams during the winter months, Saviour Associates offers some tips and ideas to help get business get the best from staff.

The combination of a low input system and the use of top quality genetics has helped Peter Hynes put his dairy business on a firm footing since his return to the family farm a decade ago. Wendy Short reports.

Following on from our original test drive of Valtra’s A4 tractor series, we try out the latest version, now with the option of a semi-powershift gearbox. James Rickard reports.

Sheep and beef farmer Gill Vollum decided to step up her efforts to communicate to the public about farming after hearing about her son’s conversations at school. Clemmie Gleeson finds out more.

Farming with the environment at the forefront of planning and decision making can have economic and practical benefits, suggests one Aberdeenshire farmer. Alex Heath looks at the technology employed on the farm.

The best way of ensuring quality winter fodder differs considerably among farms, but for one Shropshire unit, doing it themselves with classic kit is proving an economical and reliable way of harvesting and ensiling grass. A

Fencing has expanded to be about more than just keeping stock in their designated field, as Jane Carley discovers on meeting with an ambitious young contractor.

Vibrant green paddocks ease down to the rugged coastline at Caulston Farm as they have done for centuries, but a strategic approach that drives how this land is farmed has an entirely modern grounding today. Rachel Lovell rep

When it comes to fertility within a herd, the main focus tends to be on the fertility and health status of the cow, but it is important not to ignore the bull.

As winter draws to an end Tom and Jimmy Stobart hope their efforts to restore health and resilience to the soil mean their land will support a relatively early turnout. Ann Hardy reports.