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There are several ways to produce an effective seedbed. Mike Abram explores the pros and cons of how to set the foundation for establishment, weed control and weather resilience.

A computer program is being used to fine-tune concentrate feed levels in Russell Boyce’s robotic milking system. It has cut usage by about 9%, without affecting the performance of the high-yielding herd. Wendy Short reports.

Monitoring dry cow condition will be particularly important this year with farmers looking to make more use of grazing. Dairy Farmer reports.

Since 2012, digitising the grain passport has formed the basis of industry-wide discussions, studies and become the subject of a pilot project.

Catriona Dickson, 21, is from County Durham but currently lives in Aberdeen as a Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) student studying rural business management.

By automating processes and improving accuracy of data, new 3D camera technology is helping improve welfare and management. Dairy Farmer reports.

Defra Secretary George Eustice has denied accusations that the Subsidy Control Act will allow the UK Government to slash direct support payments made to Scottish farmers.

Fraser Jones milks 1,450 Holstein Friesians and employs 37 people across three sites near Welshpool. Herd health, sustainability and welfare are key priorities for Fraser, who is a Disease? Not On My Farm! ambassador for MSD Animal Health.

There has been a surge in demand from teachers linking up with farmers to help educate schoolchildren about where food comes from. Danusia Osiowy looks at the impact Farmer Time is having on the consumers of tomorrow.

Following the swedes and turnips, the original plan was to disc the ground to prepare the seedbed for barley, but it was too hard and we had to plough.