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Integrated parasite control on cattle farms

The Control of Worms Sustainably in cattle (COWS) group has published the final chapter in its updated Guide, bringing together key technical messages from other new chapters on roundworms, lungworm, liver and rumen fluke and ectoparasites.

RAU plans to welcome students in September

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is preparing to welcome new and returning students to its Cirencester campus for the start of the autumn term.

Asia offers opportunities for UK red meat exports

Coronavirus has significantly impacted global trade, but there remains a myriad of opportunities for UK red meat exports – particularly in the Asian marketplace.

All the best features in one

Fendt has added the Cargo T955 telehandler to its expanding full-line product range.

First semi-dwarf variety to make Descriptive List could thrive in early planting slot

The attributes of a new oilseed rape variety could make it the perfect fit for farmers who plan to switch to early drilling to improve autumn establishment.

New ferric phosphate molluscicide launched

ADAMA has today announced the launch of a new ferric phosphate-based professional molluscicide aimed specifically at controlling slug populations in UK growing conditions.

Doing it differently: ‘We are farming the way our fathers did’

As we face a global pandemic that is unprecedented in most of our lifetimes, there has been much in the press about utilising the ‘blitz spirit’ to get us through these challenging times. And it appears that one thing is certainly comparable to war time – farm shops are reporting a dramatic increase in business as many consumers switch to buying local.

T3 Timing Depends On Target

Base your T3 timing on target growers are being advised.

Lockdown leaves industry hungry for fair food and farming recovery

New research with over 380 professionals working in food, farming and the countryside finds a huge appetite for change and collaboration across the sector.

New AHDB Dairy and NMR link gives access to herd’s genetic status

NMR and AHDB Dairy have developed a secure link from NMR’s dairy management system Herd Companion to the Herd Genetic Report on AHDB’s website.

BASIS points on offer for virtual Cereals event

BASIS members joining this year’s Cereals LIVE event, taking place digitally on 10th and 11th June, can still collect the BASIS points they would ordinarily pick up at the show.

Family run on-farm shop to open near Daventry

On Thursday 18th June 2020, Elliott’s traditional family butchers of Kislingbury will open a new on-farm shop serving home reared meat, local produce, eggs, cheese, vegetables and store cupboard sundries.

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