Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

NFU Mutual is urging farmers to have fire plans in place as claims statistics reveal the cost of farm fires shot up in 2020.

Highly pathogenic H5N1 has been confirmed in Lancashire and North Yorkshire.

Avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in birds at a premises near Frinton-on-Sea, Essex.

As concern mounts over British farming being undercut by trade deals, AHDB has released an analysis on the potential impact of the deal with Australia.

The ban comes into force today (8th November) after another case of H5N1 was confirmed in Warwickshire.

Following avian influenza outbreaks in England, Scotland and Wales, it is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures.

Dead wild birds found in the area are believed to be the source of the infection.

Automation technology that is reliable, upgradeable and simple to use is proving to be a big drawcard crucial for the future of dairy farming.

After 18 months of Covid-19 restrictions, UK Dairy Day returned in September, welcoming more than 7,000 visitors to the one-day event at The International Centre, Telford. It was the first of its kind since March 2020 and brought the industry together for some much-needed face-to-face networking, as well as showcasing the UK’s best dairy cattle.

The risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 in wild birds has increased from low to medium.

Having an effective cleaning and disinfection programme is essential in modern calf house management. Evans Vanodine provides a handy six-step cleaning and disinfection programme to ensure good hygiene and reduce infection in your calves.

Critics have noted that there are few specific measures to help farmers in the Chancellor’s latest budget, however some announcements could offer a boost to certain sectors. Farmers Guide took a look at the key points…