Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Tests are still ongoing after more than 100 cows at Woodlands Farm died in just a few days in mid-December.

The government has announced today that it will speed up the Sustainable Farming Incentive roll out, with six new sets of paid action – and is set to introduce Countryside Stewardship Plus.

Northumberland agronomist Chris McClymont took on the Montane Spine Race this month, so far raising £2,000 for the Farming Community Network (FCN).

Grassweed burdens in winter wheat are higher than usual in many areas this season, leaving many fields requiring additional control measures to protect crop performance and reduce grass seed return to the soil.

Defra has approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of a neonicotinoid pesticide treatment to this year’s sugar beet crop, due to the risk from yellows viruses.

With inflation rates remaining high and beef farming continuing to struggle as a result, Hydor is urging farmers to invest in tube ventilation systems for calf buildings to prevent pneumonia from causing a loss in yield by stunting growth.

A survey of nearly 700 employers found that the availability of labour and access to staff with the right skills will continue to be an issue for agricultural and horticultural businesses over the coming years.

Opico has announced that the Crawfords Group will be joining its established dealer network.

Average prices for all prime cattle peaked at 448.1p/kg in the final week of December – the highest price on record (back to 2014), according to AHDB figures.

Even small amounts of spoiled silage will have a detrimental impact on how much cattle eat and how their rumens function.

Clarkson is said to have dropped his bid to keep his farm restaurant open despite protests from locals and an enforcement order from council officials.

Lactalign, a device that counters the often costly impact of uneven weight and vacuum distribution of a milking cluster, has won a Gold Award in the Livestock Innovation category.