Technical

High temperatures are now more likely and less predictable so dairy farmers need to be prepared to combat the negative impact of heat stress on health and productivity in their herds

Consistent hygiene and provision of a well-mixed milk replacer will have a knock-on effect on calf performance and health, translating into labour savings in the calf shed

A new study has provided fresh insight into why triallate has remained an effective weapon against black-grass for more than six decades, despite widespread resistance developing to many other herbicides

Rising productivity in modern dairy herds can come at a cost, with nutritional stress now a key driver of poor fertility in high yielding herds

Mid-way through the potato season, we catch up with two agronomists in contrasting parts of the country to see how crops are faring after rapid growth this spring

The UK's precision breeding sector has reached a significant milestone, with two British farmers becoming the first in Europe to grow and harvest gene-edited crops in commercial field conditions

Dynamic milking assessments are increasingly being used to address udder health issues or improve parlour efficiency

The historic cross has been created in the glasshouse and lab, allowing their scientists to access diverse and previously lost traits

Disease control without mancozeb and the impact of the weather on late blight development were key topics of conversation as the Bayer Crop Doctors visited potato crops in Norfolk

A dedicated approach to people development and effective team communication has led to a thriving farm team and a successful business for dairy farmer, Mike King