The Rockett family combine their passion for showing with keeping the milking herd at home going
Charlie Watson Smyth and his family have built a business around bringing high-quality, local food to their area of Cornwall – all while protecting the landscape and wildlife. Ruth Wills paid them a visit
Courteenhall Estate has been in the Wake family for more than 350 years and their aim is to ensure it remains sustainable for the future. Ruth Wills finds out more
Situated 40 miles from London, Hampton Estate provides a green lung to a densely populated corner of south east England. Ruth Wills finds out more
With tight margins, maximising returns is important, and for sheep producers one way of achieving this is to produce lamb which buyers will pay the most money for
Calcium and magnesium are important elements to get right for dairy cows, as the wrong levels can lead to hypocalcaemia and other health problems
Without a simple succession plan in place on the family dairy farm, David Hichens went in search of other opportunities to build a future. He learnt a lot along the way and has now secured a tenancy where he is developing a flying herd. Ruth Wills reports
In times of uncertainty in agriculture and with a drive towards net zero, there are opportunities for positive change. This is something Harper Adams University, Morrisons, NFU and McDonald’s are providing through the School
A household name in the shearing world, Matt Smith, alongside his wife, Pip, has swapped the clippers for the butcher’s block as part of his new venison venture. Ruth Wills paid them a visit.
A good track can extend the grazing period and improve access to fields, as well as bringing benefits to cow health, so what should farmers consider when putting one in? Ruth Wills reports.