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

Staying vigilant for signs of liver fluke and worms is paramount for sheep farmers, as the risk of parasites becomes increasingly variable, say advisers. Traditional risk periods for parasites are no longer applicable and regular monitoring is the only way to know if – and when – treatment is... Read more

• Mixed farm switches to all-livestock • Change secures future for business • Other farms can do same process A Norfolk beef and sheep farmer is switching from a mixed arable system to an all-livestock operation to improve farm resilience and performance. David Cross – who is an AHDB... Read more