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The out-wintering of livestock on fodder crops has long been a wintering strategy used by beef and sheep enterprises. But as winter housing costs are looming and silage rations are being opened, fodder crops may also be an option for dairy systems.

An award-winning dairy farmer has been appointed as the new Red Tractor Dairy Sector chair, the assurance scheme has announced.

Dairy farmers need to figure out what arrangements suited their individual circumstances if they wanted to have a secure future, according to Promar’s Andrew Suddes.

Agricultural levy board AHDB is considering quitting its Stoneleigh Park base in favour of smaller premises, it has been revealed.

Milking 10 times in seven days otherwise known as 10 in seven, is becoming a popular option for farmers wanting to reduce labour and improve their work-life balance, but how does it work in practice? Ruth Wills finds out.

The dairy has announced a 1ppl farm gate milk price rise from October 1

As UK farmers and investors face major economic uncertainty in the months ahead, we look at how this is affecting the market for farmland

Farmers have been urged to ensure their property is eligible to avoid a ‘hefty tax bill’

Dairy cows in New Mexico have been euthanised due to pollution from a nearby Air Force base after their milk was found to be unfit for human consumption. By Bruce Jobson