Livestock farmers can now register for a funded vet visit under govt scheme
9th February 2023
A funded yearly vet visit is now available to farmers under the government’s Animal Health and Welfare Pathway.
Farms move one step closer to deployable TB vaccine for cattle
6th February 2023
Field trials for a cattle vaccine and new skin test for bovine TB have moved to the next phase, the APHA confirmed today (6th February).
Bolus measuring water intake scoops innovation award
3rd February 2023
Dairy innovator smaXtec was named winner of the Royal Dairy Innovation Award this year, for its new product TruDrinking.
Avian flu: Should we be concerned about spillover into UK mammals?
3rd February 2023
Reports of avian flu being detected in foxes and otters in the UK have prompted concerns that the virus could become yet more widespread, and pose a risk to human health.
Avian flu: All free range eggs now labelled ‘barn eggs’
1st February 2023
The 16-week derogation period, allowing eggs to be labelled free range despite the avian flu housing order, comes to an end in East Anglia on 1st February – but labelling has changed across the UK to avoid confusion.
2 Sisters to close Welsh poultry plant
27th January 2023
Poultry giant 2 Sisters Food Group says a recent review of its UK poultry division found the Llangefni factory in Anglesey is ‘not sustainable’.
Jersey cattle deaths: Testing rules out notifiable diseases
27th January 2023
Tests are still ongoing after more than 100 cows at Woodlands Farm died in just a few days in mid-December.
Invest in protecting calves from pneumonia and stunted growth
24th January 2023
With inflation rates remaining high and beef farming continuing to struggle as a result, Hydor is urging farmers to invest in tube ventilation systems for calf buildings to prevent pneumonia from causing a loss in yield by stunting growth.
Pork to be marketed as a healthy meal choice in new AHDB campaign
23rd January 2023
As part of its ‘Mix up Midweek with Pork’ marketing campaign, the AHDB is once again supporting the long-term demand for pig meat by promoting it as a nutritious, tasty and versatile meal choice.
Mixed farming approach delivers soil and human health benefits
23rd January 2023
Hugh Black, a farmer from Forfar, has maintained profitability and improved soil health after introducing sheep to his arable rotation.
Grazing cattle on a diverse forage crop could benefit soil health, biodiversity, and your purse
17th January 2023
The results of an ongoing Innovative Farmers field lab indicate that diverse winter grazing crops offer major benefits to soil health and biodiversity, as well as the potential to cut input costs while farming in harmony with nature.
Farming at Easter – Interview with farmer Millie Smith
17th January 2023
As part of A-Plan Insurance’s rural community blog, they spoke to Millie (@thesheepmidwife) about her experience as a Kent-based shepherdess and what the role entails.
