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Close attention to calf rearing begins from the moment of birth at West Mill Farm, Dorset. This is driving fast growth, high health, superb conception rates to sexed semen and calving at 24 months.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø seeking borrowing within their early agricultural career must be able to demonstrate their experience and adaptability, according to industry experts.

After the tragic death of her husband, Emma Picton–Jones launched a foundation to improve mental health awareness among farmers in Wales.

There can be few practices on the farm which can be changed with so little investment, and to such great effect, than age at first calving. Still, the UK’s age at first calving remains stubbornly fixed at an average 28 months, despite the well-promoted benefits of calving at two years.

²ÝÁñÉçÇø and landowners should facilitate access for phone companies to masks, but they are being reminded of their rights, especially when it comes to new installations.

Some guidance on safety at shearing has been produced by industry in response to the unique situation this year.

Beef producer Paul Humphreys has high expectations of the stock he produces at Blixes Farm, near Chelmsford, Essex, and knows exactly the end-product he wants his butchery to create.

Wormer resistance is a very real threat to sheep farming. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø must adopt new, sustainable worming practices to prolong the effectiveness of wormers.

Although there has been a positive change in attitudes towards seeking help for mental health issues, older farmers are still less likely to acknowledge problems and reach out. Clemmie Gleeson takes a look at some of the reasons why and how to help reverse trends.

As GrassCheckGB enters into its second year, Hannah Park caught up with two of the farms taking part in the initiative which is aiming to help farmers across Great Britain improve their grassland productivity and pasture util