Agroforestry and biodiversity: overlooked drivers of agricultural production
14th October 2022
At an online event hosted by Trinity Global Farm Pioneers, expert speakers discussed how agroforestry and biodiversity can help drive agricultural production and explored the barriers to uptake among farmers. Henrietta Szathmary writes.
Noble Foods announces 6p/dozen egg price rise
14th October 2022
In response to rising cost pressures in the sector, Noble Foods has announced a price increase of six pence per dozen eggs for all its free-range and organic producers to demonstrate its commitment to “putting producers first”.
Avian flu cases ramp up in East Anglian ‘hot spots’
11th October 2022
Defra has confirmed 22 cases of H5N1 in England since 1st October, with the majority of cases in Norfolk, followed by Essex and Suffolk.
British lamb shipped to the US for the first time in 25 years
10th October 2022
British lamb was shipped to the United States for the first time in over two decades last week, opening up a market worth £37 million in the first five years of trade to the UK sheep industry.
Q&A: Respiratory health
10th October 2022
This month, Tonia Simms from Hampden Vets, part of the VetPartners Group, offers advice on bovine respiratory disease, or pneumonia, in housed cattle.
New manual launched to help farmers control liver fluke
7th October 2022
In an effort to promote the sustainable control of liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) in grazing livestock, levy bodies joined forces to produce a manual with expert guidance on how to best keep this destructive parasite at bay.
Animal Health and Welfare payments soon to commence in England
7th October 2022
This year’s Women in Dairy Conference revealed details of the financial support dairy farmers in England could receive via the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, with the first set of payments to commence this autumn.
Free TB Advisory Service rated ‘excellent’ by farmers
5th October 2022
A free service offering livestock farmers in England advice on how to prevent the spread of TB has been rated ‘excellent’ and ‘useful’ by over 90% of users.
Young farming couple devastated after losing 58 sheep in Cumbria flash flood
5th October 2022
Dan Simpson and Ruby Cappleman experienced the ‘worst day of their lives’, losing 58 ewe lambs in a flash flood near Keswick and appealed to the local authorities for help managing the River Derwent.
Testing for sheep scab could prevent unnecessary treatment costs
5th October 2022
Farmers are encouraged to test incoming sheep for scab to determine whether treatment is required and avoid unnecessary costs.
Avian flu prevention zone introduced in SW and East of England
29th September 2022
The UK’s chief vet is urging bird keepers in all areas to maintain strict biosecurity measures as cases of H5N1 have continued through September.
PWD vaccine could be an effective control strategy in pig herds
28th September 2022
The post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) vaccine Coliprotec can prevent the disease in nearly 60% of pig herds, UK diagnostic testing data has shown.
