Advice

With most dairy farms in the UK over-supplementing diets with at least one mineral, understanding the mineral requirement at each stage of production is important for productivity, efficiency and the environment

Growing maize and other suitable crops for biogas production could offer farmers a stable, long-term market for their produce, as well as a fresh break-crop option

Applying foliar nitrogen during the summer meets the nutrient needs of maize more effectively than applying all the fertiliser early in the season says new research from the Maize Growers Association

Routine testing of bull fertility is an essential but often overlooked aspect of suckler herd profitability

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

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

Rumen health is a critical component in the ‘wheel for success' for robotic milking herds

With udder cleft dermatitis affecting most of the UK dairy herd, Katie Fallon speaks to the team at LLM Farm Vets on cause, prevention and treatment of the skin condition

If farmers are looking to turn out early, they are being reminded to assess the condition of the grazing platform, manage magnesium levels and prevent butterfat depression

Research has looked at the potential benefits of blood testing to detect early pregnancy in dairy cows