“Irresponsible”: Industry hits back at report blaming farming practices for AI spread

The poultry industry has slammed claims by Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) that avian influenza is ‘spiralling out of control due to the rise of factory farming’.

Good maize potential this year – but avoid costly harvest mistakes, experts warn

Dairy farmers have an opportunity this year to clamp decent tonnages of quality maize silage, which could be a useful buffer with uncertain milk prices. But it will be crucial to avoid the top three most common harvest pitfalls.

Grass growth above average, but quality poor this year, expert warns

As a recent survey highlights a 20% drop in scanning results last year, and industry data suggesting forage quality is low this year, Rumenco nutritionist Alison Bond highlights the importance of supplementation.

Major project aims to reduce ammonia emissions from livestock

Testing has begun as part of a project to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock, after ammonia-harvesting technology was put in place at a pig farm running the trials.

Two key benefits of introducing roasted pulses to dairy cows’ diet

In line with Somerset-based Godminster Farm’s ethos: ‘nature repays those who treat her kindly’, Pete Cheek who has been in charge of the farm’s 300 organic dairy herd for more than 25 years, is working with McArthur Agriculture to replace imported soya bean meal from the cows’ diet with home-grown and roasted pulses.

Mycotoxin risk: Trial demonstrates benefits of inoculant

Taking steps to manage microbiota in maize silage this season will reduce the potential for costly mycotoxin problems at feed-out, according to Lientjie Colahan, technical sales support at Lallemand Animal Nutrition.

“Support British farmers”, consumers urged as farms battle challenging weather and rising imports

The National Sheep Association is highlighting the importance of British consumers having access to high quality, affordable British food, that also benefits the countryside and farming communities.

£6m project is on a mission to develop novel sheep vaccine

With resistance to worm treatments severely undermining control programmes, scientists are seeking a solution in the form of an on-farm vaccine.

More than £20,000 prize money on offer at English Winter Fair

Set to take place at the Staffordshire County Showground on 18th and 19th November, there will be more than £20,000 in prize money on offer at this year’s English Winter Fair.

Rising number of dairy farmers set to stop producing milk, survey finds

British dairy farmers are being forced to think seriously about their future due to concerns about insufficient returns, volatile markets and the scale of on-farm investment required.

Take a look at three benefits of bolusing livestock

Micronutrients are essential to the short and long-term function of cattle and sheep. Deliver both trace elements and vitamins to livestock with EnduraBol boluses

Unlock your herd’s breeding potential at upcoming AHDB workshops

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) are launching a new dairy breeding and genetics campaign, hosting multiple workshops to help farmers access and analyse their dairy herd’s genetic potential.

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