Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Report from water companies prompts call to growers to follow best practice stewardship guidelines for metaldehyde, despite the upcoming withdrawal of the active.

The cost of pig meat production in 17 countries has, once again, been examined in a report published by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

As we approach spring turnout, organic dairy farmers are being reminded to examine the trace element status of their herd.

After a successful AGM and the announcement of the new committee, Women in Agriculture Scotland (WiAS) has shared some exciting plans for the forthcoming year, including a monthly photography competition celebrating farming.

Efforts to improve animal welfare during transport should focus on clearer guidance and better regulator enforcement, on areas such as loading and unloading vehicles, animals’ fitness to travel and driver training, according to the NFU.

NFU welcomes news that eco-friendly fuel will be available by this autumn, providing a boost to UK wheat and sugar sectors, whilst helping to deliver the government’s green agenda.

The new ‘We Are Dairy’ initiative will recognise innovations and positive actions in the dairy industry, with the overall winner receiving $10,000.

Grants are available to help farmers prepare for environmental permitting.

The consumption of dairy products has boomed during the pandemic with experts cautiously optimistic about the future of the UK dairy market.

A family-run organic dairy herd has made it through to the final round of the 2020 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup competition, after entering for the first time.

A New Zealand dairy farmer who has spoken candidly about his battles with mental health urged farmers to put themselves before their farm.

To reduce the selection pressure for anthelmintic resistance (AR), experts are advising farmers worming ewes around lambing to treat according to their body condition score (BCS) rather than carrying out blanket treatments.