Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

The Scottish Government’s decision recognises the risks of cobalt deficiency to animal health and welfare.

Over £30 million has been made available to farmers and foresters for equipment and technology under the Productivity and Slurry budget.

Positions are open for three-year terms on the Beef & Lamb, Cereals & Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork sector councils.

A specific temperature pattern has been identified that indicates early onset of mastitis, which could enhance dairy cow welfare and reduce economic losses for farmers.

A group of four farmers, who have all lost close friends to suicide, are travelling from John O’Groats to Land’s End to raise money for mental health and cancer charities.

AHDB research involving mock menus revealed ‘Britishness’ and standards were particularly meaningful to consumers.

The two-day show and sale is the pinnacle of the Valais Blacknose calendar, giving UK breeders the chance to showcase their animals and battle it out for the accolade of Overall Supreme Champion.

Growers at a farm in Angus have developed an award-winning gin which reduces reliance on synthetic fertilisers and is grown, harvested, and distilled on site.

The animated character will be the new champion of Natural England’s Countryside Code campaign – encouraging young people to ‘respect, protect and enjoy’ the countryside.

Beef and dairy farmers are being reminded of the signs of summer mastitis in dry cows and heifers, and strategies to prevent it this summer.

The Kept Animals Bill, which was expected to ban live animal exports and tackle livestock worrying and pet thefts, has been abandoned.

The cost of agricultural vehicle and machinery fires was up by 35% in 2022, according to NFU Mutual.