Crop trials to diversify winter fodder
Livestock 30/09/2022
Dairy farmers are being warned of a heightened mycotoxin risk when feeding maize forage this autumn and winter.
Read moreDairy farmers are being urged to keep heat stress front of mind following two extreme heatwaves this summer.
Read moreMeat 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.
Read moreMPs have urged the government to invest more in animal disease prevention – warning that a serious outbreak could devastate the UK livestock industry.
Read moreThe latest advice and information on a range of topical sheep issues will be on offer at this month’s National Sheep Association Sheep Event.
Read moreThe Queen’s Platinum Jubilee saw UK beef and lamb promoted in two valuable overseas markets – France and Iran.
Read moreBreedr 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.
Read moreGrants of up to £250,000 each are being made available for farmers to upgrade their slurry storage facilities.
Read moreBreakthrough in mastitis battle
Livestock 27/05/2022
Dairy farmers are making big strides in managing mastitis in their herds – while using fewer antibiotics, suggests a study.
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