Technical

A ‘barn filling’ Group 4 feed wheat, and the second new Group 1 variety in not so many years were highlights of the 2025 AHDB Recommended List for cereals

Pasteurisation is increasingly being used on farms to help calves get off to a good start

Robotic slurry scraping and collection are relatively new concepts, but for the right housing layout they can deliver savings and improved cow health

When reviewing and fine-tuning ration effectiveness, molasses and molasses based liquid feeds could offer significant benefits this winter

An effective health plan is key to maintaining the health, welfare and productivity of a sustainable beef herd

What zero treatment and zero calf losses looks like on-farm on a day-to-day basis was discussed by Dr Jodi Wallace from Ormstown Veterinary Hospital in Quebec, Canada at the Total Dairy Conference held in Stratford-upon-Avon recently

Sheep have often been the poor relation when it comes to health planning on the farm, but it is not difficult if broken down into manageable areas

Experts are urging farmers to safeguard dairy heifers from parasites at housing to maintain their health, growth, and productivity over winter

Autumn tends to mark the start of the rodent season with the onset of lower temperatures encouraging rats and mice to seek shelter and warmth

While cattle emissions are generally negative for the environment, ruminant agriculture is a positive contributor to soil health showed by results from a recent Soil Association Exchange report