It can be all too easy to get dragged down by the negativity surrounding political changes, tight margins and consumer demands, but there are still so many things to be p...

Data shows the proportion of cows being ‘selected’ to leave the herd is increasing, compared to ‘forced’ leavers, highlighting improvements in health and fertilit...

Begin the Year How you Want to Continue! - We all have good intentions to change what we do but setting a new pattern of behaviour can be a challenge. Once established, h...

Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) from April 2026 have brought succession planning to the fore, underlining the importance of open family discussions and retirement planni...

This is the third in a three-part business review series which aims to challenge thinking, provide insights into “sailing your own ship,” plan for the future and deal...

Rodents can be a serious problem on farm. They can spread disease to both humans and livestock, damage buildings, as well as consume and contaminate feed, causing financi...

This Dairy Insight focuses on best practice and regulations for the safe and secure storage and handling of fertilisers on farm, helping to protect your personal safety, ...

This summary outlines the new Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for 2026, including the revised actions, payment rates, scheme simplifications, updated caps, and what t...

Retaining and developing staff is a significant challenge on dairy farms, and with an increasing shortage of labour across all levels it’s more important than ever to g...

This Dairy Insight looks at how farm managers can use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or protocols as part of their management toolkit. When combined with regular te...