Suckler beef producers looking to deliver essential nutrients to cows without making increases to body condition scores could benefit from a new supplement.

A multi-cut silage system can deliver £700/ha more profit than a traditional three-cut approach – even when farmgate milk prices are at 40p/litre, says a study.

More public and private investment is needed for livestock farmers to reach net zero, the government has been told.

Feed additives and nutritional changes can be combined with other strategies to combat post-weaning diarrhoea, says a study.

Poultry feed supplier Wynnstay says it has adapted rations to reduce the amount of phosphate excreted by the birds.

Some varieties thrive in heat

Over-reliance on fast-growing ryegrass varieties that head quickly and then deteriorate rapidly could be contributing to forage shortages on many farms.