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How to optimise calf housing

Housing management of pre-weaned calves strongly impacts health, welfare, and profitability. Dr Tiffany Etherington, of Westpoint Farm Vets, shares advice.

UK agroforestry: Funding options, uses and income streams

Agroforestry is gaining popularity in the UK as a sustainable land management approach.

Salt marsh lamb producer shares preventative approach to flock health

Efforts to prevent wormer resistance and blowfly strike are paying dividends for one of the country’s largest salt marsh lamb producers. Farmers Guide finds out more.

Milking system gets third royal accolade

ADF Milking has received a King’s Award for Enterprise for its innovative InVent milking technology for dairy cows.

Visas confirmed for 2025 alongside measures to support livestock farmers 

Defra has confirmed the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025, plus further measures to support livestock farmers.

What happens if weather extremes are the new normal?

Cecilia Pryce explores the future impacts of extreme weather, while Lucy Hassall offers an update on volatile fertiliser markets.

Helping landowners to make strategic decisions

Mac Mic Group uses its wealth of experience to help landowners across the UK make strategic land development decisions.

Late but not lost: How to optimise late-drilled wheat crops

With reduced pest, weed and disease pressure, there is more going for late-drilled cereals than it first seems. Farmers Guide asks two Agrii experts for advice on how to get them off to the best start.

Vaccination: Make sure you don’t waste your investment

SRUC veterinary investigation officer, Fiona Crowden, offers advice on steps you can take to make sure your vaccinations are effective.

Pink feed bag launches to raise money for cancer charity

HJ Lea Oakes has launched a pink bag for its cattle and sheep feed to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.

Meet the pig breed favoured by Jeremy Clarkson 

At-risk pig breed Oxford Sandy and Blacks are making a comeback after becoming virtually extinct – and were Jeremy Clarkson’s breed of choice when he took on pig production.

Land Rover Show 2024 – Highlights from Stonham Barns

Partnering with Farmers Guide for this year’s show, Stonham Barns Park hosted a hugely successful second Land Rover Show at its mid-Suffolk showground yesterday. Over 400 vehicles from the iconic manufacturer were present.

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