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Initially launched in 1998, McHale’s 998 square bale wrapper has secured itself as a favourite of contractors and farmers alike, when making silage with square bales. Alex Heath finds out what to look out for on a used model.

With a bug for invention, making their farm more profitable while utilising the available forage is a priority on one Shropshire farm, leading them to assemble their own zero grazing setup. Alex Heath reports.

In order to collaboratively investigate ways to deliver nature-friendly farming, 120 farms across the South Downs have formed into six ‘farm clusters’.

With the industry still geared towards a net zero emissions target, carbon accounting could be increasingly demanded to explain and improve farm business carbon output. Hannah Park reports.

Although the eagerly awaited Grassland and Muck event is one more casualty of the current situation, manufacturers have a host of new kit ready for the season.

Although the eagerly awaited Grassland and Muck event is one more casualty of the current situation, manufacturers have a host of new kit ready for the season.

Although the eagerly awaited Grassland and Muck event is one more casualty of the current situation, manufacturers have a host of new kit ready for the season.

Wormer resistance is a very real threat to sheep farming. Íæż½ã½ã must adopt new, sustainable worming practices to prolong the effectiveness of wormers.

Liver fluke cysts are shed onto pasture from infected mud snails and we know they can survive for many months given the right conditions, but can they survive in silage?

The cattle lungworm, Dictyocaulus viviparus, is a cause of serious respiratory disease in youngstock and adult cattle. Taking a pro-active approach to prevention, and rapidly treating outbreaks, can lessen the negative impact on productivity and reduce costs.