May has been a very dry month on the island - so dry it had us all crying out for rain as the water supplies to fields dwindled and the silage crops started to shrink. Then everyone's rain dances set off...
May has been a very dry month on the island - so dry it had us all crying out for rain as the water supplies to fields dwindled and the silage crops started to shrink. Then everyone's rain dances set off...
Farmers Guardian In Your Field columnist James Robinson on tractor troubles at silage time and the virtues of nettles as a habitat for butterflies
Mike Greenwood-Wilkins captured the nation’s hearts on Great British Bake Off, and as the first farmer to appear on the popular TV show, he was able to showcase just how important this industry is. Emily Ashworth visits him to find out more
Farmers Guardian columnist Helen Stanier on the importance of analysing and sharing milk recording data in order to maintain a sustainable business