Technical

With milk prices permanently under pressure, every little counts when it comes to maximising yields, and this essential trace mineral could make all the difference

Farmers are being urged to consider breeding choices in order to reduce the need for caesarean sections at calving time and follow some simple steps to ensure a successful calving outcome

Maize forms an important part of many dairy diets therefore management is key to maximise feed value and boost winter forage

With BYDV pressure cutting wheat yields last season, drilling date, green-bridge control and variety choice could all influence virus risk this autumn

Careful ration formulation will optimise digestion leading to improved performance and animal health, says Dugdale Nutrition's Dr Debby Brown

With winter forage stocks under pressure due to this summer's drought, we hear from Philippa Merchant, blends co-ordinator at Mole Valley Feed Solutions, how adding a moist feed to ration could be the solution

Study shows preventative hoof trimming in housed dairy heifers can help to reduce the severity of claw horn lesions in first lactation

Early drilling defied conventional grass-weed wisdom in autumn 2025, but favourable conditions helped deliver surprisingly good control. What lessons can growers take into another potential early-drilling season?

As more growers integrate Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions into arable rotations, there is increasingly a need to consider unintended agronomic consequences

Vaccination is considered key to preventing fatalities from clostridial diseases in beef cattle