Nearly £40,000 raised for TB-stricken dairy farmer on Clarkson’s Farm
3rd March 2023
Emma Ledbury, who lost half of her dairy herd to TB last year, was overwhelmed by support from Clarkson’s Farm fans and resolved to donate some of the funds to the mental health charity RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution).
DeLaval dealer T H White expands territory with new Norfolk depot
2nd March 2023
To support dairy farmers on the eastern side of the UK, T H White has opened a new base in Attleborough, Norfolk, extending DeLaval territory from Wales to the east coast.
A quarter of UK dairy farms sampled are responsible for 49% of the sector’s total antimicrobial use
28th February 2023
The latest Antimicrobial Focus Report from Kingshay shows a quarter of UK dairy farmers from those sampled are responsible for 49% of total antibiotic usage in the sector.
Suffolk couple share their story of a challenging first year in farming
27th February 2023
Having found a shared ambition for farming when they met on a dating app, Abbie Bryant and Andy Moye are coming to the end of their first year as full-time farmers – and it’s been a challenging introduction to say the least.
Injured dairy farmer set to sell his herd to raise money for charity
27th February 2023
Since losing his wife to ovarian cancer, Emyr Wigley has raised over £121,000 for Ovarian Cancer Action and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Trust. Now, following a recent injury, he will sell his herd of 33 cattle on 4th March.
Common pitfalls in transition cow management
23rd February 2023
Kate Heller, a vet, dairy farmer and Elanco technical consultant in Truro, shares some of the most common pitfalls and risk factors in transition cow management and how to avoid them.
UK red meat exports soar to unprecedented heights
22nd February 2023
The value of UK red meat exports has reached record levels in 2022, amounting to a staggering £1.7 billion, partly due to the rising prices of meat throughout last year.
Clarkson’s Farm sparks debate on bovine TB and badger culling
17th February 2023
Jeremy Clarkson’s foray into keeping beef cattle saw him discover TB-infected badgers at his Oxfordshire farm, which is in a higher risk area for bovine TB. Recent episodes of Clarkson’s Farm, which highlighted the devastation TB can cause on British farms, have prompted debate on badger control methods.
Cost of living crisis to hit farm business margins in 2023, AHDB predicts
10th February 2023
AHDB has produced its latest Agri-market Outlook, which explores the factors likely to affect farm businesses.
Persistent liver fluke risk for cattle and sheep despite cold snaps
10th February 2023
As forecast, cases of disease due to liver fluke have remained relatively low so far this winter however, there are reports of both acute and chronic disease in some areas of the UK.
‘Challenge tradition’ urges Canadian Aberdeen-Angus breeder
10th February 2023
Arron Nerbas, a Canadian Aberdeen-Angus breeder, encouraged UK beef farmers to ‘think outside the box’ at the recent British Cattle Breeders Conference.
Attention to detail ensures high yields on Shropshire dairy farm
9th February 2023
Attention to detail, especially during the transition period, is helping ensure high yields on Lower Lee Farm in Shropshire.
