How have maize crops analysed this year?

The unusual maize growing season means that while many crops have yielded well, quality is more variable and generally lower than in 2023, which will present some challenges when included in rations

Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer

30 November 2023 鈥� 2 min read

Dr Liz Homer, ruminant technical development manager at Trouw Nutrition GB, says the unprecedented rainfall in late August onwards combined with lower-than-usual sunshine affected how crops matured, particularly...

Opinion: The impact of bluetongue on sheep production cycles and suckler systems is a concern

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon discusses the impact of bluetongue on livestock fertility

Katie Fallon

22 September 2026 鈥� 1 min read

Livestock

Concerns livestock number reduction could be back on the table in Scotland

Cabinet Secretary Gillian Martin has suggested difficult decisions might have to be made if the transport sector delivers lower emissions reductions than expected

Alex Black

21 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Livestock

How sheep are playing a key role in arable rotation on Northamptonshire farm

More than a decade ago, the Heygate family embarked on a regen journey to improve soil health, combat black-grass and develop a profit-driven, sustainable business

Farmers Guardian

21 September 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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