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Nutrition can help with many of the key challenges associated with the dry period. However, for long-term success it is important to get the basics right first and then build upwards towards the best nutritional approach

Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts

As uncertainty surrounds glyphosate's future as a pre-harvest desiccant, growers are weighing its value against mounting pressure to reduce reliance and build more resilient farming systems

As we head into silage season, minimising contamination in the clamp and losses at the feed fence are key to ensure you are getting the most out of your silage

From yellow rust to drought risk, agronomists across the UK report strong crop potential, but final yields now depend on conditions through grain fill

While often overlooked, B vitamins play a critical role in dairy nutrition and supporting high yielding cows

After years of flea beetle pressure and shrinking acreage, oilseed rape is making a comeback; two industry experts share practical lessons to help growers establish profitable crops

Following weather extremes that led many livestock farms to have a shortage of forage over winter, the outlook for soil health and forage quality and quantity this year is full of challenges. Dairy Farmer asked three industry experts what can be done to better understand and improve forage in 2026

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland

Excess copper is silently undermining conception in dairy heifers, but mineral audits and forage profiling could help get things back on track