A move from intensive pig finishing to pasture reared poultry and beef production and direct sales is bringing greater job satisfaction for George Ford and his family who farm near Bristol. Wendy Short reports

A plan to increase the milking herd size from 270 to 330 head through replacement breeding is well underway at the Morgan family's Graig Olway Farm

A sharp decline in milk yield can occur for a variety of different reasons, but it should always trigger further investigation

Organic milk has been produced at Lyegrove Farm, Gloucestershire, for almost two decades, with maximising milk from forage a main priority for Mike and Amanda Sainsbury

As sowing time approaches, growers will need to ensure soil preparation and conditions are correct to ensure good crop establishment

‘Measure to manage' is the principle behind advice to instigate pregnancy diagnosis for suckler cows, with the process being a cost-effective herd management tool

A switch to cattle outwintering using deferred hill grazing has paved the way for herd expansion on the Black family's upland beef and sheep unit south-west of Edinburgh

Research carried out at the University of Liverpool has highlighted the importance of sole thickness in the prevention of sole lesions, says Prof George Oikonomou

A look at the options to help farmers meet new obligations for slurry storage and management

The Radmore family is facing serious challenges in their efforts to maintain the integrity of their hefted sheep and cattle on Dartmoor, while running their business within the constraints of a range of environmental prescriptions