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Top-performing suckler herds focus on fertility, calf growth, tight calving patterns and targeted cow-calf inputs to produce heavier, healthier weaned calves.

Vet Emma Greaves, of Stapeley Veterinary Practice, looks at how to manage winter mastitis infections on-farm

Staffs farmer Tim Parton discusses the applications of biostimulants in his farming system, emphasising the benefits they provide for yield, input efficiency, and pest control

Variable silage quality and nutrition challenges could be a driver of scour among milking herds this winter

With the newly re-located CropTec Show right around the corner, we explore some of the key themes and discussions set to take centre stage in the CropTec Theatre

Arable farmers looking to make a higher margin in 2026 have two options to get the most from well-established autumn drilled crops showing good potential, according to a leading consultancy

Farmers are advised to test forage planned for in-lamb ewes to ensure correct supplementary feeding and optimal nutrition

General pneumonia control strategies are advised to help manage and prevent mycoplasma outbreaks in calves

A new calf shed is not always an option, but small and consistent improvements can help optimise current calf systems

A strong vaccination protocol is key to preventing and controlling infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR) infections on-farm