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The Government is pushing several pieces of agriculture legislation through Parliament now, and as chair of the Efra committee and an FG reader, I intend to hold their feet to the fire every step of the way, says Neil Parish MP.

Critics of the industry often claim today’s pesticides are more toxic and damaging to soil than ever – but nothing could be further from the truth, says Adam Speed, head of communications at the Crop Protection Association.

Brexit day, January 31, is finally upon us. And much like December 31, 1999, when experts were warning the Millennium Bug would kill off civilisation as we know it, I don’t believe the pundits’ warnings that the sky will fall in, says Dave Herbert, a South Welsh smallholder.

Recent research carried out by SAC Consulting could give Scottish dairy farmers the confidence to minimise antibiotic use in cows at drying off.

Dairy-Tech once again returns to Stoneleigh Park, taking place on Wednesday, February 5. Katie Jones previews what will be happening at the event.

A young couple have diversified with the help of grant funding to create a luxury bunkhouse in an old barn on their North Yorkshire farm. Kate Chapman reports.

Enhanced soil health testing has enabled farm management company Sentry, to upskill its knowledge and offer improved support to the farms it manages.

University of Bristol vet Dr Gwen Rees conducted her PhD research into dairy farmer attitudes to medicine use and recording.