Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Spring Statement: Tax cuts welcomed but further action needed to tackle countryside cost of living crisis
23rd March 2022
Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement saw cuts to fuel duty, a raising of the National Insurance threshold and reduction in basic rate Income Tax.
Warmer weather prompts nematodirus warning
23rd March 2022
The rise in temperatures in recent days means an increased risk to lambs from hatching nematodirus, says the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (Scops) group.
New dairy employment hub aims to make recruitment easier
23rd March 2022
RABDF has launched the new service, which is free for members and offers practical resources to help recruit and manage employees.
Ukraine war: What impacts are we seeing on British farms?
23rd March 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis and caused far-reaching impacts globally. In the UK it has brought food security concerns to the foreground and increased the strain on farmers already battling the impacts of the past two years. Farmers Guide spoke to farmers and industry experts to shed light on the current situation, and any help available to farmers.
Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper to release his first book
22nd March 2022
Revealing the news on Instagram, Kaleb said the book will be about lots of things, but mostly why he loves farming.
Free range eggs no longer available in the UK as avian flu outbreak continues
22nd March 2022
Compulsory bird housing measures have now been in place for more than 16 weeks as the UK battles its worst outbreak of avian flu to date.
With high aphid forecasts predicted, make your single insecticide application on fodder beet crops count
18th March 2022
Belchim Crop Protection technical account specialist, Stuart Harder offers advice on using your one allowable application as effectively as possible to avoid significant fodder beet yield losses.
Sheep sector expresses serious concerns over P&O news
18th March 2022
After P&O Ferries announced it is making serious operational changes, the National Sheep Association has shared concerns over the impact on movement of breeding sheep and goods between GB and Northern Ireland.
Check for electric fence damage ahead of turnout, experts say
11th March 2022
Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin left a trail of damage in their wake. Making the time to systematically check electric fences should be a priority ahead of turnout.
Significant milk yield benefits seen after NSAID treatment, study finds
10th March 2022
Research has revealed substantial benefits to using ketoprofen for the treatment of pain and lameness associated with digital dermatitis in cattle.
Reducing ammonia emissions with air scrubbing systems
10th March 2022
UK poultry farms are increasingly being challenged by permitting requirements to reduce the concentrations of ammonia leaving houses. draperGROUP senior ventilation consultant Justin Emery provides some guidance.
Farm turns unused shed into sorting centre for Ukrainian donations
10th March 2022
A Ukrainian family that runs a haulage company in Colchester has co-ordinated four lorry loads of donations – and counting – to be sent to Ukraine, with the help of their friends at George Wright Farms, who have offered up space at the farm to sort and pack deliveries.