A tight calving block can lead to benefits in terms of management and also increases in production. Ellie Layton looks at what farmers should consider before moving to block calving and how to ensure the block is then kept tight.
Emyr Wigley, a Welsh farmer who has been raising money in memory of his wife, Evelyn, after she passed away from ovarian cancer, has been involved in an accident.
After losing his wife, Emyr Wigley has since found himself devoted to raising money for two vital charities. Ellie Layton finds out more.
Agroforestry can be seen on farms throughout the UK, often on a large scale. But one Herefordshire farmer is showing how it can be done on a traditional family farm. Ellie Layton reports.
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 ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã. 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.