A rotational grazing system is essential for efficient grass-based beef production. There is significant scope for more farms to exploit its benefits. Rotational grazing works on the basic principle ...

From money matters to mental health, help is at hand. When faced with challenges, it’s reassuring to know that there are a number of resources you can access and charities that you can lean on. Their ...

Global demand for beef and sheep meat will increase in the coming decades; sustained demand is driven by developing regions, as both global wealth and populations grow The forecast consumption in ...

The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both economic and environmental. Section 4 covers the ...

As the UK sheep industry has become more reliant on pastures grazed only by sheep, dependence on anthelmintics (wormers) has increased. This manual, produced by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in ...

Profitable farming requires continued development and use of a wide range of skills. Good nutrient management is an important aspect of this and can contribute to business efficiency and reduce ...

Mastitis causes a cow’s udder tissue to become inflamed and painful. Reducing its occurrence helps produce more high-quality milk and increases your herd’s saleable milk yield. Mastitis treatment and ...

This should be achievable however standards are often allowed to slip and bad habits creep in. Use this information to make sure your C&D efforts keep infectious diseases at bay. A C&D plan should ...

Managing ewes correctly throughout the year is vital for generating the highest possible output from any sheep enterprise. Farmbench figures show that the most profitable flocks rear the highest value ...

GB milk production is forecast to decline moderately in 2024 in the region of -1.1% as a result of contracting margins and lower prices. Despite recent signs of lower inflation in agricultural input ...

Some fungal species can grow on crops and foodstuffs and produce toxic chemicals. Of widely varying toxicity to humans and animals, these chemicals are called mycotoxins. To keep mycotoxin levels ...

Stay updated with the latest advice to make informed decisions, whether it's about adding an extra paddock for silage and assessing its impact on demand or ensuring that the growth rate aligns with ...