Technical

Completing harvest early has given many growers the opportunity to get winter crops drilled early. However, growers are advised to be aware of the risks and select suitable fields carefully

Low disturbance systems create challenges for weed control that require attention to detail across the rotation

Feeding colostrum with a higher concentration of immunoglobulins at lower volumes is advised to reduce damage to calf gut health

The ongoing threat of cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) is a key barrier to oilseed rape success and we find out about a new characteristic purposely bred to help tackle this challenge

Growers are advised to use the weeks between harvest and drilling to drive down grass-weed numbers as high populations can rob yield from wheat and other cereals

Second cut silage analyses clearly highlight how the weather has influenced silage quality and potential rumen efficiency

With some areas of the country seeing a rise in lungworm cases this year, Dairy Farmer looks at the impact of infections and best practice in terms of treatment and prevention

Agriculture director at Germinal UK and Ireland, Ben Wixey, shares his advice on getting the most out of a multi-cut silage system and why the devil is in the detail

Growers are urged not to miss out on the potential benefits of growing winter oilseed rape in rotations for harvest 2026