Lamb health at risk after dry spring
1st July 2025
The very dry, warm spring has raised red flags over cobalt and selenium levels, prompting concerns over lamb health.
MAY 2025
Spotlight on: Innovative grazing on Salisbury Plain
24th April 2025
Farming an unusual landscape, Wiltshire farmer James Waight decided to try Nofence to overcome a number of challenges.
Report flags deficiencies that are limiting grass yields
1st January 2025
A Farming Connect report of agricultural soils has shown Welsh farms are falling short on pH and key macronutrients.
LAMMA 2025
Kverneland reveals key innovations at LAMMA
27th November 2024
Two new innovations will be unveiled at LAMMA 2025 by Kverneland – a new butterfly mower and an implement gateway to improve data exchange.
Weather conditions “almost perfect” this year for grass seed
1st August 2024
One Suffolk farm currently harvesting grass seed says yields are looking good – and they have also had success using a new stripper header.
JUL 2024
Warning over mineral levels after wet weather
28th June 2024
After a record-breaking wet winter and spring, mineral levels in grass could be reduced, putting livestock at risk of deficiencies. Sarah Kidby reports.
New grass and clover varieties help to maximise forage use
31st May 2024
Failing to adopt modern varieties is a “missed opportunity”, AHDB says as 11 new varieties are added to the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL).
MAY 2024
New dealer for grassland range
7th May 2024
Shepton Mallet company, Read Agriservices Ltd has taken on the Alstrong franchise for Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.
Considering outwintering cattle? Start grazing planning now
7th May 2024
Farmers looking to reap the cost saving benefits of extending their grazing season, or even outwintering cattle this year, are being encouraged to start grazing planning now.
MAY 2024
What lies beneath? One farmer’s quest to improve his soil health
2nd May 2024
It’s all change for Norfolk farmer David Cross as he works to explore the potential of livestock grazing to restore soil health. Sarah Juggins writes.
Grass growth in 2023 studied through Welsh project
30th January 2024
Data from the Farming Connect Welsh Pasture Project has shown that grass production in Wales in 2023 exceeded previous years, but managing it was challenging.
Farmers advised to be on the lookout for ragwort and hemlock poisoning
12th September 2023
Following ragwort and hemlock poisoning cases reported in cattle and pigs by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), AHDB is urging farmers to make sure they are familiar with the signs of toxicity and be on the lookout for poisonous plants in their fields.