Despite a challenging season characterised in many parts of the country by the drought and extreme temperatures affecting growth rates and cob development, the silages produced compare well to previous years on average and show maize should feed well this winter and complement this year’s grass silages.
This month Roger Evans discusses the current farming situation at home, this year’s grass growth, milk prices and milk quotas.
An open mind and the habit of questioning everything are key for anyone considering carbon – and their farm costs – says Shropshire farmer Harry Heath.
It was great to attend UK Dairy Day in mid-September, along with almost 9,000 other dairy farmers and their families.
Bayer’s global Carbon Programme aims to help and link the supply chain from farm to fork, and to provide common, consistent standards and measurements.
There is only one place to get pumpkins this autumn, and that is on UK farms. A great family day all around.
The Gregorys have several initiatives running across their organic dairy business to ensure they remain profitable while supporting nature and the environment. Sara Gregson went to find out more.
New Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Therese Coffey to be his Defra Secretary. But what are her farming views? Abi Kay explores.
Getting British lamb into the United States has been difficult to get over the line, taking between seven to eight years to gain access for the first shipments.
A multi-year agreement has been announced for the distribution of two plant-stimulating lactobacillus aimed to improve soil conditions and nutrient interactions.