Advice

Co-products have an increasingly vital role to play in safeguarding the sustainability of global agriculture and our planet, says Duynie Feed.

Industry has warned farms and farmyards are not playgrounds following several on-farm child fatalities this year.

Farmers using robotic milking systems should consider reviewing their breeding strategy to optimise performance from the robots, according to Ellen Rinell of Genus ABS.

Weather extremes hitting both sides of the spectrum so far this year has made for a challenging grass growing season to date. Hannah Park finds out more.

This month Ian Potter reflects on the deep anger felt among some producers following the devastating treatment in the Covid-19 shutdown and examines the ongoing damage it has done to long-term relationships.

Speaking up when things get tough saved two farmers from the point of no return. Former dairy farmer Bobby Stevenson and farm worker Duncan Maclellan speak to Farmers Guardian about their recovery.

Insufficient immunity is increasing cases of lungworm in cattle, and this season is providing the perfect conditions for autumn outbreaks of disease, according to vet Claire Whittle.

In these uncertain times, it might be tempting for farmers to put the brakes on investment in sustainability but now is the time to ensure the British agriculture sector is at the centre of a green economic recovery, and the support for farmers is out there, says Lee Reeves, head of agriculture at Lloyds Bank. 

Close attention to calf rearing begins from the moment of birth at West Mill Farm, Dorset. This is driving fast growth, high health, superb conception rates to sexed semen and calving at 24 months.

Farmers seeking borrowing within their early agricultural career must be able to demonstrate their experience and adaptability, according to industry experts.