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Early February and the winter, though kind in weather, feels like it is dragging its heels.

Findings from the grass monitoring project, GrassCheckGB, and updates on specific grassland research were discussed at a recent webinar. Angela Calvert and Katie Jones report.

From 16-species mixes and clover understoreys to reduce nitrogen use, to the latest political updates, there was plenty to think about at the AHDB and NFU North West Crops conference. Emma Penny reports.

The Governments proposal for an immediate review of fairness in the supply chain will do nothing to alleviate the crisis taking place on UK pig farms, industry chiefs have warned.

The new officeholder team at NFU Cymru have urged Plaid Cymru to keep pushing Labour on bovine TB policy, despite the deal the two parties have reached to work together.

A new investment of £700,000 has been announced to help police forces in Lancashire tackle rural crime.

The Government’s proposal for an immediate review of fairness in the supply chain will do nothing to alleviate the crisis taking place on UK pig farms, industry chiefs have warned.

Estimated breeding values (EBVs) can help when selecting the right bull for your herd requirements. Ellie Layton looks at what the data means.

Whether Defra’s lump sum offering sparks a race for the farming exit door in England is yet to be seen, but there is no doubt it will be appealing for many farmers, particularly tenants eyeing retirement.

Megan Watkins, 22, grew up on her family farm in Craswall, Herefordshire, where they breed pedigree Texel sheep and Limousin cattle. She graduated in 2021 from Harper Adams University and recently joined Pilgrim’s Pride, in the Dalehead Foods division, as lamb supply chain and procurement coordinator.