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Protecting the health of newborn calves starts from the moment they hit the ground. One critical aspect of calf care is proper navel management and wound care – which is where Micellerate Dermacare Navel and Wound Spray can act as an essential tool in every calf-rearing system, says Provita Animal Health.

Like many aspects of the agriculture industry, big data in dairy farming is changing the game, with businesses across feeding, genetics, sensors, and dairy advisory services leveraging standardised dairy data to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. 

Parasite experts say the 2025-26 season is following the trend for variable extent and timing of liver fluke challenge.

SUM-IT Computer Systems is running an exclusive competition for Farmers Guide readers, offering farm accounts software worth over £1,200.

The 1,619ha Farleigh Wallop Estate in Hampshire has long-used data to drive its on-farm decision making. But a move to digital farming software, Omnia, has helped to streamline day-to-day management and save costs.

Before storing your machine for the winter, make sure it is in peak condition with a full check-up at your local New Holland dealer.

TCD Energy digs deep into farmers’ energy, water and waste costs to uncover hidden overcharges, reclaim past billing errors and secure better rates and services – at no cost to the farmer.

Founded by former pig farmer Robbie Gawthrop, East Green Energy is a family business which understands the realities of running an agricultural business. We take a look at how the business is powering profitability on farms.

Neogen’s range of cleaners and disinfectants is entering a new chapter as it becomes Quat Chem, part of the Kersia Group. 

The Beet Wellington from Richard Western is a heavy duty, high-performance trailer with extra strength in the chassis, body and running gear to cope with heavy-duty workloads.

From 1st January 2026, the rules for purchasing and using professional rodenticides on farms are changing. In just a few months, holding membership of a CRRU-approved farm assurance scheme will no longer be sufficient to access the products needed to control rodent infestations. It is time for farmers to get ready.

Could you save up to 35% of your drier operational running costs per season? Perry of Oakley explains more.