Michael Priestley

The article about new overnight-parking restriction signs targetting van-dwellers does little to further understanding of the situation with the general community.

A decision to grow an extra 30ha of maize to swell forage stocks has paid off for Crediton-based autumn block-calver Chris Blake.

Those predicting a strong autumn suckled calf trade after a big increase in finished cattle prices look on the money so far.

Harvesting is halfway at SRUC Crichton Royal Farm, Dumfries, where conventionally grown maize is lagging behind crop germinated under film. While the

A web-based herd health planning tool promises to make livestock farming more efficient by drawing farmers, nutritionists, vets and other advisers

Increased reports of a blood-sucking worm affecting performance and mortality rates in flocks should be met with an evidence-based approach before rushing for the drenching gun.

Early research evaluating two unnamed drug molecules for controlling cryptosporidiosis in calves has yielded positive results, taking them to the next

Easing costs and a surging beef price has turned profit fortunes around for marginal calves this year, helping to cut calf slaughter figures by 17% from its 2021 peak.

A large-scale, low-input Romney breeder has added low-micron fleece to his breeding goals, with the aim of turning a loss-making wool enterprise into a profitable one.

Maize progress has largely been a month behind all year in southern Wales, with drilling and harvesting dates both delayed.