Dairy farmers housing cattle this winter, are being encouraged to incorporate a bedding sanitiser as part of a holistic mastitis prevention strategy.
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Output down as ag-inflation bites
Livestock 30/01/2023
Beef and sheep farmers expect to scale back production over the coming months as they strive to remain profitable in the face of high input costs.
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Meat processor ABP has announced a £1.5m investment to help 350 beef and sheep farmers to become more sustainable.
Read moreResults from veterinary practices across the UK suggest Mycoplasma bovis is more widespread than previously thought.
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Read moreNew generation, new enterprises
Livestock 30/09/2022
Since 2016, South Shropshire beef, sheep, poultry, and arable farmer, Ian Alderson, has been working alongside his son, Jim.
Read moreEnsiled maize could be particularly important this year – helping to offset low grass silage stocks caused by the summer drought and early opening of clamps.
Read moreHot 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.
Read moreNew 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.
Read moreNine new varieties have been officially approved for 2023 growing season by the British Society of Plant Breeders.
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