Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Farm turns around high SCC by tackling dry period infections

Last year, Adrian Bland of Ninezergh Farm began taking steps to tackle increasingly high somatic cell counts in his 120-cow milking herd. Just over a year on, he took part in a recent AHDB webinar to explain the farm’s progress.

Over 100 tractors tour streets to raise money for charity

Thousands of people turned out to support the tour, which aimed to bring the farming community together and raise money for Garden House Hospice Care in Letchworth.

‘Take urgent action or risk losing flocks to avian flu’ – chief vet

The UK is facing its most significant avian influenza risk to date.

LAMMA Show postponed to May amid rising Covid cases

The LAMMA Show has confirmed it will move its dates from 11-12th January to 4-5th May in response to the escalating Omicron situation.

Defra and Innovate UK recognise potential of chemical-free disinfection in dairy parlours

A grant is available for award-winning ozone disinfection technology that promises to offer a safer, more effective and more environmentally friendly solution – with benefits for milk quality, mastitis rates and money-saving.

Anger as “one-sided” UK-Australia trade deal is finalised

UK farming organisations have hit out at the deal, claiming there is “extremely little” to benefit British farmers.

AHDB ends annual funding to Red Tractor

The AHDB board has said it is ‘no longer appropriate’ to continue providing annual seed corn funding now that Red Tractor is financially established and self-sustaining.

New Group 2 wheat ticks key sustainability boxes

With the highest septoria resistance rating for a milling wheat, Mayflower shows serious promise, says independent seed breeder Elsoms Seeds.

‘Dire’ situation as welfare cull reaches at least 30,000 pigs

The National Pig Association is calling for everyone in the supply chain to take responsibility.

Planning tools offered to help tackle fertiliser “cost crisis”

The surge in fertiliser prices has created a ‘financial nightmare’ for farmers and growers.

New maize hybrid variety launched for 2022

Maize plant breeder KWS has launched a new hybrid variety for 2022 that combines high yields with excellent standing power and harvest flexibility.

“Deep regret” over Agritechnica 2022 cancellation due to Covid-19 surge

As the world battles the new Omicron variant, Agritechnica organisers have announced that the world-leading machinery exhibition will now not take place until 2023.

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