Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

High-yielding dairy herd reaps benefits of compact TMR consistency

Dumfries farm K & M Jamieson uses an adapted compact TMR ration for its Holstein herd and has seen benefits to mix consistency, time and fuel savings since upgrading to a 28m3 BvL V-Mix diet feeder last summer.

Three new avian flu cases confirmed in a single day

Defra has confirmed H5N1 at premises in Suffolk and Nottinghamshire.

Stay vigilant against yellow rust at T2

As the T2 spray timing for crops approaches, growers are advised to stay vigilant against yellow rust to maximise yield potential.

Platinum parade as JCB machines pay homage to Queen’s reign

JCB machines from the past and the present will be taking centre stage at a special pageant in London as the nation comes together to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next month.

Top tips for spring grass management

Against a back drop of rising input costs, farmers need to look at maximising the output from their grassland by focusing on a few key agronomy management practices, is the advice from Jim Clark, Carlisle-based agronomist with Hutchinsons.

New data shows scope to improve broiler intestinal health

The latest data from Elanco’s Health Tracking System (HTSi) shows an overall drop in broiler intestinal health, highlighting a crucial opportunity to improve feed efficiency and bird performance, with potentially significant financial benefits.

SCOPS issues nematodirus warning for later lambing flocks and cooler areas

While many 2022-born lambs have developed immunity to nematodirus, there is still a ‘sting in the tail’ for younger lambs and in parts of the country where temperatures have been slow to increase this spring.

Hundreds of schools enter food waste Lab Coat Competition

Proving that food security and agriculture are of interest to the younger generation, this year’s Baylab Lab Coat Competition saw a sizeable number of entries.

Egg and spoon relay raises over £6K for charity

The NFU has led a 130-mile egg and spoon relay, raising more than £6,000 for the rural mental health charity YANA (You Are Not Alone).

Entries now open for Gold Cup dairy competition

Entries have opened for the 2022 NMR RABDF Gold Cup competition, which looks to highlight dairy businesses for all-around excellence.

Wormer offered at more cost-effective price to support egg producers

Elanco is offering its in-feed de-wormer Flubenvet at a more cost-effective price to help sustain egg producers during a period of unprecedented increase in the cost of production.

Ernest Doe wins Dealer of the Year

New Holland has announced the winner of its 2021 UK and Ireland Dealer of the Year, which celebrates excellence in performance and service quality across its extensive dealer network.

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