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All poultry and captive birds in England are being ordered to be kept indoors in a bid to stem the avian flu epidemic.

Considered the most prevalent infectious disease among UK dairy herds, digital dermatitis, if left untreated, can have detrimental consequences on animal performance and overall health.

Women are being put off farming because of a perception that the work is unsuitable for them, according to a new Scottish Government report.

Good control of volunteer oats can be achieved in the autumn, new trials data from Corteva Agriscience has revealed.

Maize trials carried out at the Carlisle Regional Technology Centre, at Smalmstown Farm, Longtown, have shed a new light on the use of narrow film.

Under-sowing grass alongside maize crops is increasingly becoming an option for many due to soil erosion prevention and winter grazing options.

Inevitably, downer cow syndrome is an issue many dairy farmers will have to deal with at one time or another. Vet Dr Charlie Mays discusses best practice for managing downer cows and how the correct use of hip hoists can be life-saving.

More than a third of farmers say diversification is the only way to boost their income, a new survey has revealed.

Nationally the NFU estimates yields will be below the five-year average this harvest.

Negative experiences during a cow’s pregnancy, such as stress, changes to nutrition and cow health can have long lasting impacts on foetal development and influence lifetime cattle performance.