LOFS 2023: Farmers report rising interest in local food
20th June 2023
Over 250 farmers took part in this year’s LEAF Open Farm Sunday, welcoming more than 170,000 people for trailer tours, farm walks, tastings and Q&As.
Influential livestock vaccine by Scottish scientists claims renewed recognition
16th June 2023
A vaccine developed by Scottish scientists that is considered one of the most significant advances in global livestock health over the last 25 years has been given renewed recognition as part of this year’s RHASS Presidential Initiative.
Livetec launches new app for poultry farmers to guard against bird flu
16th June 2023
A new app for poultry farmers and backyard keepers has been launched to improve disease reporting and tracking and help limit the spread of disease, as the government continues to impose strict rules amid the country’s worst-ever avian flu outbreak.
UK pig sector exceeds targets with 75% reduction in antibiotic use
13th June 2023
The UK pig industry is leading the way in the fight against antibiotic resistance, having surpassed the 30% reduction target in total antibiotic use set by the RUMA Targets Task Force (TTF) between 2020 and 2024, AHDB figures have revealed.
Yeast supplement offers financial benefit through improved lamb finishing times
13th June 2023
The yeast fermentation additive Celmanax has been shown by a recent study to increase daily liveweight gains and reduce finishing times in lambs that received supplementation, saving farmers £18.91 per head when feed cost was taken into account.
Sheep farmers invited to discover new ideas at comprehensive technical event
12th June 2023
A day of discussion and knowledge exchange centred around upland sheep farming awaits farmers at Ballindalloch Home Farm in Speyside, Scotland, with the specialist event featuring a display of state-of-the-art technology used to measure GHG emissions in sheep.
Farmer pleads for urgent approval of bracken control herbicide in Scotland
12th June 2023
Hill farmer and NFU Scotland member Brian Walker is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently grant emergency authorisation for the bracken control herbicide Asulam to protect upland farmers and crofters and safeguard public health.
Regen farming event heads to Somerset
9th June 2023
Down to Earth South is heading to Somerset later this month on 21st June when Neil Baker, an Arla Regenerative Pilot farmer milking 1,800 cows indoors, will open his gates to scores of visitors eager to learn more about regenerative farming and see it in action.
Heat stress advice for dairy farmers as weekend heatwave forecast
9th June 2023
As temperatures are set to hit 30ºC over the weekend, NFU Mutual has offered advice on preventing heat stress, as well as piloting a new insurance scheme.
Emergency authorisation given for cobalt in livestock feeds in Scotland
9th June 2023
The Scottish Government’s decision recognises the risks of cobalt deficiency to animal health and welfare.
Farmers urged to share their experiences with bovine TB in new industry survey
8th June 2023
Farmers are invited to fill out a short 10-minute survey relating to bovine TB as part of a new research project led by The Farming Community Network (FCN), which seeks to better understand the impact of this devastating disease on farmers’ lives and wellbeing.
AHDB seeking four new sector council members
8th June 2023
Positions are open for three-year terms on the Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sector councils.