The latest farming news from New Scientist

Running a farm in the 21st century is a science, but how much do you know about the actual science that underpins almost every aspect of the job?

Farmers Weekly has teamed up with sister publication New Scientist to bring you their latest stories - from research into the most intelligent animal in the farmyard, to gene-silencing insecticides.

Follow the links in the five categories below to read the stories in full on the New Scientist site.