Grassland

A flush of grass growth in September after recent rainfall has helped boost production

Herbal leys and the value of woodland and hedgerows are two of the topics being investigated at Cwmcowddu Farm, which is part of the Farming Connect ‘Our Farms' initiative. Ellie Layton reports.

A share farming agreement on a North Wales estate has enabled an ambitious young farmer to further his passion for farming and get a foot on the career ladder. Ellie Layton reports.

Councils aim to offset nutrient pollution in order for new homes to be built

Head of exotic disease control at Defra, Gordon Hickman said farmers should be wary of the unprecedented scale of Avian Influenza (AI) across the UK.

A change in farming system has streamlined the farming business for the Griffiths family, allowing them to place a greater emphasis on efficient forage production and utilisation. Ellie Layton reports.

The Hughes family are among those heading to the Royal Welsh Show to compete with cattle in the pedigree and commercial classes. Ellie Layton reports

The first of two Down to Earth events, organised by RABDF, took place in Somerset, with speakers and exhibitors focusing on all things regenerative farming. Ellie Layton reports. 

With lamb performance heavily reliant on the ewe’s milk supply, ensuring ewes are in the best condition pre-and post-lambing is key to achieving high lamb growth rates.