Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has launched a campaign inviting farmers, veterinary and industry professionals to pledge their support for the Livestock Vaccination Guideline that is paving the way for improved welfare, productivity and sustainability on UK farms.

After the Queen died peacefully at Balmoral yesterday afternoon (8th September), farming organisations expressed gratitude for her long-serving commitment to farming and rural life.

New Defra minister of state Mark Spencer was a key figure in Boris Johnson’s government and has a strong farming background.

Longstanding agricultural machinery supplier Ripon Farm Services (RFS) has recently moved into a new depot at the 30-acre Eden Business Park near Malton, North Yorkshire.

George Eustice has been sacked in the Cabinet reshuffle, having supported Rishi Sunak due to questions over Liz Truss’ commitment to animal welfare in international trade deals.

South East Water is offering farmers in the region funding and support to help increase their farm’s resilience to future droughts.

Liz Truss has officially become the UK Prime Minister today after meeting the Queen at Balmoral, having defeated Rishi Sunak in the leadership race.

A mitigation strategy offering guidance to land managers, the public and ornithological and environmental organisations, has been set out by Defra and the Welsh government amid the growing threat of avian flu to wild birds.

Sheep farmers are being warned of a continued blowfly strike risk this autumn, with the likelihood of a period of mild and wet weather.

With oilseed rape prices still topping £650/tonne and wheat harvests well advanced, many growers are understandably keen to get next year’s crop in the ground. But at the time of writing, only scattered showers had fallen across the UK – leaving soils dry and most drills stuck on standby.

Teams from UK Dairy Day and the Holstein UK Group, along with any volunteers, will cycle 867 miles on spin bikes, to raise money for Sue Cope’s chosen charity, Brain Tumour Research.

Using variety choice to manage on-farm risk should be a top priority for growers when finalising variety choices for the coming season, according to breeder Limagrain UK.