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Integrated pest management (IPM) was at the centre of the discussion at the British Crop Production Council (BCPC) Congress in Harrogate.

The suspension of the Government’s proposed changes to trailer tests for car drivers (B+E) is the ’worst of both worlds’ for farmers, leaving some unable to tow or obtain a licence. 

The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has said it is not aware of a single member being contacted to participate in Defra’s pork private storage aid scheme, set up to help struggling pig farmers.

Salmonella infections can affect adults and youngstock with the potential to cause abortion storms as well as severe and sometime fatal disease in cattle, says Dr Lies Beekhuis. She explains how controlling salmonella infecti

Tighter supplies and good demand have supported dairy markets across the world. Cedric Porter takes a look at whether farmers are seeing the benefit as input costs soar

Farmers consider leaving the industry as input costs put pressure on margins

Pneumonia is one of the biggest causes of death in calves, impacting farm productivity, efficiency and financial health. A new piece of technology could help spot the signs earlier, leading to quicker intervention and prevent

The mild autumn has presented its pros and cons. In the main it has enabled autumn drilling to proceed at pace with most winter cereals now sown in good conditions.

UK livestock sectors are making good progress on antibiotic use targets, according to the latest report from the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) targets task force.

An online petition urging supermarkets to ’crack down’ on using importing eggs in British products has reached more than 35,000 signatures and celebrity backing.