Technical

With almost 70 varieties on the NIAB UK Descriptive list for forage maize and many new unlisted varieties in trials, selecting the right maize variety can be a potential minefield

Recent research at Rothamsted compared the effects of cell grazing to the more conventional set stocking

The integration of agroforestry has been a steep learning curve for organic farmer, Andy Dibben, and now he is hoping to help other growers to master this agroecological approach to crop production

Regenerative farming is hailed as the answer to many of farming’s problems. But when it comes to arable fields, there’s an elephant in the room

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