The report recommended the Government to fund the widespread, standardised testing of soil through its Environmental Land Management schemes and to work with industry on an agreed set of metrics of soil health by next year
More than double the funding was on offer in the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant. But with dwindling confidence in the dairy sector farmers are cautious about where, when and what to invest in, questioning whether now is the right time to apply
When it comes to the application process, the delivery and the options available to all farmers, there are some inconsistencies, which the industry hopes will be ironed out in the next SFI announcement
When it comes to SFI uptake, about 6,600 applications have been started but not yet submitted and only 800 agreements are live with farmers delivering on required outcomes
Familiar names took the top honours in the cattle and pig judging at this years Royal Welsh Winter Fair, but there were first time wins in the sheep lines
Zanna Dennis on the LAA's new service
There was a strong show of stock at the Scottish National Fatstock Club's annual LiveScot event, which made for a successful two days of showing at Lanark auction market
With continued milk price volatility resulting in more farmers looking for ways to safeguard their future, Sarah Alderton looks at milk vending as an option for farmers to get more for their milk
Crowds gathered at this year's AgriScot event as the Holstein champion, Evening Sidekick Jennifer, from Evening Holsteins, Carlisle, took home its third major title of the year
Ted Ogden on autumn trade trends