Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Enzootic abortion (EAE) is responsible for considerable losses in the UK sheep industry. Yet, despite adequate vaccine availability and veterinary advice on disease prevention, the endemic disease is still present in many flocks, and many farmers only vaccinate after an outbreak.

This year’s National Organic Conference (NOC) showcased the value of cooperation to deliver transformative change throughout the UK’s food and farming systems.

Yamaha has announced a trade-in bonus of £1,750 against the purchase of its Wolverine RMAX 4 1000, Wolverine RMAX 2 1000 SE, YXZ1000R SS or Viking EPS models.

The British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has called on the UK government to maintain its leading edge over the EU in precision plant breeding by ramping up investment in research and innovation and moving forward with plans to bring gene edited products to market.

Despite high input costs, the total income from farming (TIFF) in England came to £5.7 billion in 2022, marking an increase of 12.9% on the previous year, the latest figures released by Defra yesterday (6th July) have revealed.

AHDB has extended the deadline for levy payers to complete this year’s Planting and Variety Survey to Friday 21st July, in order to gain the best possible estimate of planted area for the upcoming harvest.

A survey conducted by the Environment Agency has revealed that 18% of all waste produced in England may be illegally handled, with farmers reporting financial cost and visual blight as the main detrimental impacts of waste crime.

Farm manager Alex Parkinson from Burgess Farms in Norfolk has been announced as the winner of this year’s Young Organic Farmer of the Year (YOFY) Award, which celebrates prominent young farmers and growers who are passionate about implementing organic principles.

AHDB’s Great British Beef Week (GBBW) campaign, which celebrates the quality, taste, and world-leading farming credentials of British beef, has been hailed a resounding success inspiring millions of consumers across a variety of platforms.

A new addition to Kubota’s baler range is the FB1000 non-stop round baler wrapper combination that integrates a pre-chamber, main chamber and wrapper.

A trade mission led by AHDB is set to showcase British red meat to buyers from Asia, the Middle East and North America, who will meet with farmers and UK exporters at the Great Yorkshire Show to discuss potential business opportunities.

Beef and lamb producers with an interest in sharing ideas and making positive changes to their business are encouraged to apply for a national discussion group, funded and facilitated by AHDB.