This month Roger Evans discusses after dinner speaking, water pollution and tells a tale of how a farmer got the better of the tax man

A wet autumn followed by a very wet spring means weeds are thriving and giving grassland farmers yet another problem to grapple with

The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) is calling for targeted Government action to encourage more people to keep native pig and poultry breeds

The UK’s progeny test for terminal sire breeds, RamCompare is looking for commercial sheep farms across Wales to join the project and support its drive to improve sheep genetics across the country

Now is the time to make key decisions around grazing and silage management in order to mitigate the adverse effects of a late turnout and delayed nutrient applications

Growers who signed up for herbal leys as one of the 23 options from the 2023 Sustainable Farming Initiative programme should seek advice on the suitability of mixtures being sold as ‘SAM3 compatible

With inseminations now in full swing in spring calving herds, and autumn calving some months away, breeding decisions for block-calving herds may be either made, or on the distant horizon

Transmission of high health and efficiency are hallmarks of a new wave of leading Jersey bulls in the breed £PLI rankings

A continued strong lead by the Holstein sire, Genosource Captain, plus two new graduates in the top 10 are features of the daughter-proven Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI) ranking

Sons of Genosource Captain now dominate among young genomic Holstein bulls, securing the first four positions in the ranking for Profitable Lifetime Index (£PLI), published this week by AHDB