Serving the Farming Industry across the Midlands for 35 Years

Results from veterinary practices across the UK suggest Mycoplasma bovis is more widespread than previously thought.

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Protect your cattle from parasites

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Since 2016, South Shropshire beef, sheep, poultry, and arable farmer, Ian Alderson, has been working alongside his son, Jim.

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Ensiled maize could be particularly important this year – helping to offset low grass silage stocks caused by the summer drought and early opening of clamps.

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Hot and dry summer weather took its toll on UK forage crops with eastern region maize showing a range of yield and feeding quality this harvest.

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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.

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

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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

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

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

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