Livestock Archives - Page 17 of 19 - Midland Farmer Magazine

New varieties promise quality silage

Livestock 30/09/2022

Two new varieties from LG Seeds for 2023 will appeal to growers looking to fill clamps with high quality forage to help offset higher purchased feed costs.

Maize variety selection for the 2023 growing season

Livestock 30/09/2022

Nine new varieties have been officially approved for 2023 growing season by the British Society of Plant Breeders.

Crop trials to diversify winter fodder

Livestock 30/09/2022

Livestock farmers are leading research into diverse winter grazing crops to cut feed and input costs while boosting soil health and biodiversity. The Innovative Farmers field lab project is comparing their usual winter forage of a single species brassica mono-culture with a diverse, 16 species fodder crop mix –... Read more

Drought-stressed maize is more likely to present mycotoxin risk

Livestock 30/09/2022

Dairy farmers are being warned of a heightened mycotoxin risk when feeding maize forage this autumn and winter.

Keep heat stress front of mind – whatever the weather

Livestock 31/08/2022

Dairy farmers are being urged to keep heat stress front of mind following two extreme heatwaves this summer.

Meat success for Platinum Jubilee

Livestock 28/07/2022

Beef stole the crown at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with 50% more burgers sold during the celebrations than in an average week.

Major investment needed to combat animal disease

Livestock 28/07/2022

MPs have urged the government to invest more in animal disease prevention – warning that a serious outbreak could devastate the UK livestock industry.

Sheep sector gears up for flagship event

Livestock 05/07/2022

The latest advice and information on a range of topical sheep issues will be on offer at this month’s National Sheep Association Sheep Event.

British meat served up in banquets ‘fit for a queen’

Livestock 05/07/2022

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee saw UK beef and lamb promoted in two valuable overseas markets – France and Iran.

Breedr launches £10m cashflow fund

Livestock 05/07/2022

A £10m cashflow fund to help farmers purchase inputs without securing borrowing on fixed assets has been launched by livestock data specialists Breedr.