I have become increasingly interested in why people do – or don’t do – certain things, writes Nerys Wright. Why, for example, do some people embrace change while others struggle? I recently read a book called ‘Switch – How to Change Things When Change is Hard.’ it was a... Read more

Dairy farmers planning slurry applications immediately after grassland cuts should consider whether it provides all the grass nutrients required. More farmers are making better use of slurry through accurate application and detailed analysis to measure its nutrient content. Refining this approach using detailed analysis, can increase slurry value still... Read more

Good seedbeds remain important as ever Growers trying multi-species leys for the first time this spring are advised to use the most appropriate establishment method. Agronomists report a significant uptake in multi-species leys driven by the Sustainable Farming Incentive. But inexperienced growers could struggle – and see establishment backfire,... Read more

Ignorant owners stubbornly refuse to control pets Almost nine out of 10 sheep flocks have been subjected to a dog attack within the last 12 months, suggests a survey. An ongoing failure of UK dog owners to recognise the threat their pet animals pose to farm livestock continues to... Read more