North Yorkshire Commoners take co-ordinated approach to sheep scab
18th November 2022
A farmer in North Yorkshire who grazes his sheep on common land has spoken out about the benefits of testing for scab and the importance of breaking the stigma related to the condition.
Cut costs, improve cashflow and spread workloads with spring cropping options
16th November 2022
With lower yield variability and decreased input costs, not to mention being an important weed control tool for farms with a significant black-grass burden, spring cropping options offer some impressive benefits – despite the reduction in overall yield versus their winter counterparts.
Bird housing order imposed across England to curb avian flu
31st October 2022
The national risk of avian influenza in wild birds has been increased to ‘very high’.
Spotlight on: Ovine Johne’s disease
31st October 2022
Research has shown that clinical ovine Johne’s disease can cause a 46% reduction in overall productivity. Livestock technical veterinary advisor for Virbac, Kate Ingram, offers advice on prevention.
Avian flu prevention zone declared across GB
17th October 2022
After an increase in the number of confirmed avian influenza cases, the UK’s chief veterinary officers have declared an AIPZ across the whole of Great Britain to mitigate the risk of disease spread.
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.
Digital decision-making tool helps to deliver on-farm efficiency
1st October 2022
Combining satellite technology with precision machinery has enabled cereal grower Pat Thornton to reap the rewards of better crop uniformity and yield, by optimising inputs usage and tracking disease, on his farm in Doncaster.
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Making the right decisions matters!
27th September 2022
Keeping eyes and ears open helps when choosing the best tyre options.
Farmers urged to take steps to prevent botulism this season
20th September 2022
Ruminant Health and Welfare has issued a botulism alert to farmers after rocketing fertiliser prices resulted in more poultry litter being used on grass crops.
Two new cases of avian flu confirmed in Wales
15th September 2022
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at premises in Gwynedd and Pembrokeshire.
Defra issues new guidance on mitigating avian influenza in wild birds
6th September 2022
A mitigation strategy offering guidance to land managers, the public and ornithological and environmental organisations, has been set out by Defra and the Welsh government amid the growing threat of avian flu to wild birds.
Gap-filling model has what it takes to compete
1st September 2022
An early opportunity to test-drive Valtra’s new Q-series tractors confirmed that the new
models have what it takes to attract owners and users in this competitive market segment. David Williams reports.
