Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Repeated needle use could lead to increased pain in piglets, study finds

New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) supports recommendations that changing needles between litters (12 piglets), is crucial for protecting piglet welfare.

Capture the milk fat at turnout

The arrival of spring grass and turnout time is welcomed with open arms by many dairy farmers. And nothing beats the sight of cows out grazing. But the downside of turnout can be milk fat depression, particularly in spring and early summer.

Machinery brand steps back from LAMMA 2022

Valtra will not exhibit at the show in May, but said it is looking to return in January 2023.

Men in rural areas least likely to seek mental health support, survey finds

Samaritans has launched a campaign to reach men in rural communities who are struggling to cope, as a survey reveals less than half would seek support if they struggled with their mental health.

RABI announces storm response fund for farmers

Following the impact of recent storms, RABI has announced the availability of emergency grants of £1,000 to provide financial support to those severely affected.

Further cases of avian flu reported in Suffolk

A new spate of H5N1 outbreaks has been confirmed in Suffolk – near Redgrave and Elmswell.

Gareth Wyn Jones urges policymakers to listen to farmers

Welsh farmer speaks out to Welsh Government on securing a brighter future for the nation, as part of a special broadcast to raise awareness of the work being done to look after the Welsh landscape.

A world first: Foliar fertiliser manufactured from recycled batteries

ZM-Grow is the first zinc and manganese foliar fertiliser to be made from used alkaline batteries.

High yielding barley offers genetic diversity for malting and the distilling industry

Frontier’s seed business development manager for Scotland, David Waite, advises growers in the North to consider widening their varietal choice of spring malting barley this year to include Firefoxx – an early maturing spring malting barley from breeder Elsoms-Ackermann Barley.

Keeping your finger on the pulse when it comes to break crops

Looking for a break crop which offers a solid return and gives your next crop the best start? Pulses could be the answer, says ADAS.

Farming leaders “disappointed” as NZ trade deal officially signed

Farming groups have raised concerns about the government’s approach to free trade deals and the cumulative effect on British farming and food.

Pig industry crisis is “an utter disgrace and a disaster”

Opening this year’s NFU Conference, Minette Batters called on the government to urgently implement a clear plan and vision for British farming and food production.

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