Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Five new avian flu cases confirmed across England

Bird keepers in parts of North Yorkshire are now required to keep birds indoors.

New generation of calf follow-on milks launches

In a move to better address the nutritional needs of young calves, Cargill is introducing a new range of follow-on calf milks, sold under the NeoMilk brand.

A year on the farm: Disaster, chaos, general annoyance, and a true love of farming

After Clarkson’s Farm aired on Prime Video, viewers tuned in to witness farm manager Kaleb Cooper regularly lose his temper with Jeremy Clarkson’s attempts at farming. Now, Clarkson’s much-awaited book, Diddly Squat: A Year on the Farm has been released. Farmers Guide got hold of a copy and it is everything you would expect and more…

New avian flu cases in Dorset

Testing is underway to determine the pathogenicity of avian influenza H5N1, confirmed in commercial poultry.

Managing grassland effectively during high fertiliser pricing

With fertiliser costs spiking, effective management of your grassland is vital for ensuring growth potential and a strong ROI. On a recent Yara ‘Grow the Future’ podcast, Philip Cosgrave, country grassland agronomist at Yara, offered his thoughts and advice considering the current circumstances.

Further cases of avian flu confirmed in commercial poultry

H5N1 has been confirmed at premises near Kirkham, Lancashire, and South Derbyshire.

Maximising nutrient use amid fertiliser shortages

With nitrogen fertiliser supplies likely to be strained this autumn, maximising plant health with key nutrients will support strong crop development and help make the most of limited inputs.

Morrisons campaign celebrates ‘Farmer Christmas’

In the run up to Christmas this year, Morrisons is paying homage to hard-working farmers with its ‘Farmer Christmas’ advert and competition.

Avian flu: How to manage the risk on your farm

As the avian influenza season gets underway – with seven cases across GB so far this outbreak – Farmers Guide spoke to vets and industry bodies for some guidance for poultry farmers.

Grassland management at the forefront of Aberdeen Angus system

At the award-winning Trefnant Hall Farm, making the most of every sward is the priority for creating a profitable beef and sheep enterprise.

£27m funding pot launches to boost farm productivity

NFU has described the Farm Investment Fund as “good news for farmers” but warns that application windows are “tight”.

North Country Cheviot sees record-breaking sales season

The North Country Cheviot Sheep Society is celebrating a surge in the breed’s popularity.

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