News

Rearing heifers correctly is in the best interest of dairy farmers, directly affecting the future performance of the herd. So how can producers get it right? Ruth Wills reports.

Rumen development has a huge impact on age of first calving, and ultimately on the financial performance of a farm business. Dairy Farmer reports.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is launching a new food security inquiry, in response to pressures facing food producers and rising food prices.

A 90 per cent rate calved within six weeks is currently being achieved by a Leicestershire-based farming couple who started out as new entrants in the late 1990s. Wendy Short reports.

CLA president Mark Tufnell has ‘cautiously welcomed’ the Government’s plan to unblock stalled development schemes through a new Nutrient Mitigation Scheme.

Pembrokeshire poultry, beef and sheep farmer Clare Morgan has been crowned NFU Wales Woman Farmer of the Year at this year’s Royal Welsh Show.

As I am writing this article it is currently Farm Safety Week (July 18-22), which inadvertently lets you in on a little bit of Farmers Guardian magic with deadlines for articles always a week before actual publication.

H&H said the ’cunning little loophole’ used by Jeremy Clarkson could help those looking to convert agricultural buildings for diversification projects

England has seen the driest start to the year since 1976 with further dry weather forecast in August, according to the Met Office.

The British Grassland Society’s annual summer meeting took place in Northern Ireland recently, with delegates visiting farms and research facilities. Richard Halleron reports.