Nutrient warning for outwintered stock
18th December 2019
Heavy rainfall and saturated ground conditions have left pastures lacking in nutrients for out-wintered sucklers and ewes, nutritionists have warned.
Spencer Matthews backs campaign to highlight red meat benefits
11th November 2019
Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is fronting a new campaign to promote the importance of lean red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet.
Farmers take centre stage in campaign to promote British meat
8th November 2019
Britain’s farmers will be showcasing their quality food in national press over the next four weeks as the NFU partners with Colman’s to promote British meat.
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Vegan diets – threat or opportunity?
25th October 2019
As climate change fears ramp up, consumers are being urged to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets, with veganism being presented as a way to help save the planet.
Warnings over liver fluke due to increased risk
15th October 2019
Sheep and cattle farmers are being urged to monitor for liver fluke this autumn, as early indications suggest the risk may be higher than usual.
Embrace wool to reduce microplastics, farmers say
7th October 2019
Welsh farmers are urging the public to embrace wool as an environmentally-friendly alternative to polyester clothing.
Project explores breeding sheep to produce less methane
3rd October 2019
Led by researchers from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), the ‘Grass to Gas’ project will use scientific and industry expertise to measure feed efficiency and methane emissions.
Risk of blowfly strike ‘higher than usual’
2nd October 2019
Wet and warm autumn weather is keeping the risk of blowfly strike higher than this time last year, according to the latest update from Nadis and Elanco.
An essential start to any black-grass programme
6th September 2019
The use of the residual herbicide Avadex Excel 15G has increased year on year for the past eight years and demand is expected to increase once again this autumn.
A strategy to reduce black-grass
30th August 2019
The use of the residual herbicide Avadex Excel 15G has increased year on year for the past eight years and demand is expected to increase once again this autumn.
Record numbers flock to Blacknose Beauties show & sale
27th August 2019
The 4th Show and Sale to be held by the Valais Blacknose Sheep Society and their second AGM, promised to be a huge celebration, and without a doubt it was.
Losses from farm theft hit a seven-year high
5th August 2019
A 26% rise in claims for stolen farm vehicles, such as tractors and quad-bikes, to £7.4m last year, was behind the overall increase.
