We start the new year with a special focus on maize, as producers review and monitor how 2025’s crop is feeding out and begin planning for this year’s growing season. Variety selection and seed buying decisions are made early – well ahead of drilling in May. So we take a closer look at what they should keep in mind to optimise yield and quality and ensure they produce a highly nutritious maize silage to balance rations.

We also shine a spotlight on the latest dairy technology that’s helping producers to improve herd health, fertility and efficiency. There will also be a wealth of new tech on display at DairyTech 2026, in February.

And we also have a review of December’s bull proof rankings by renowned pedigree breeder and producer James Tomlinson.