One of the keys to unlocking more milk from grass is maximising its energy yield per hectare, and here we look at the latest research findings.
When a four-wheel drive is too big and a UTV too small, a small pick-up conversion could be the answer. Jane Carley finds out one user’s view of a Suzuki Jimny pick-up.
Featuring a new 10-speed automatic gearbox, a down-sized engine and new styling, Ford has been busy with its latest generation Ranger pick-up.
Iwan Ellis, 25, tells Farmers Guardian about his training on the Kubota apprenticeship scheme for agricultural engineers and why pursuing a career in agriculture means no day is ever the same.
Dairy farmer, and fire fighter, Aled Lewis, says the arrival of robotic milkers on his family’s farm has ensured he can commit to both his roles. Barry Alston reports.
Improving cows’ lying time by an hour a day could boost income by 288 per cow over a winter housing period. Natalie Noble visits a farm in Shropshire where improving cow comfort has really paid dividends.
A good track can extend the grazing period and improve access to fields, as well as bringing benefits to cow health, so what should farmers consider when putting one in? Ruth Wills reports.
PROMPTED by a desire to better understand his business overheads and swap knowledge with like-minded farmers, Adrian Bland embarked on a three-year stint as one of AHDB’s strategic dairy farmers. Hannah Noble reports.