One of the biggest challenges for a dairy sheep farming newcomer is securing a consistent outlet for their milk. Ellie Layton looks into how a Warwickshire couple have succeeded.
A young farmer has focused on a preventative and proactive health management path to enhance the flock’s future. Ellie Layton finds out more.
A focus on ewe nutrition during the last six to eight weeks of pregnancy can help produce healthy lambs and maintain ewe health, says Bryn Hughes, of Wynnstay
A group of farmers are trialing mob grazing techniques across the country with the support of Innovative Farmers. Ellie Layton spoke to one of the participants to find out more.
As a high yielding forage crop and a cheap source of energy, fodder beet is now a popular crop for outwintering. Ellie Layton reports.
Bumper entries were seen across all livestock sections at this years English Winter Fair, including a 30 per cent rise in the carcase hall. Ellie Layton reports.
Practical tips around feeding home-grown protein were up for discussion at a recent AHDB dairy roadshow at Court Farm in Gloucestershire.
First generation sheep farmer, Hugh Guinan is building up a flock of Innovis ewes and working with local farmers to improve soil health all while juggling his full-time job. Ellie Layton reports.
A common but often undiscussed problem in the calving pen is swollen navels on newborn calves. Ellie Layton finds out more.
Maximising the genetic potential of the modern hybrid laying bird can increase the egg production cycle. Ellie Layton reports.