Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Warmer temperatures in spring and summer can cause heat stress in cows – sooner than we think. A decline in fertility is often the first consequence, followed by a decline in production, and often before we notice any effects.

Europe’s largest specialist in spare parts and accessories marks its 70th anniversary with a campaign to celebrate the multi-generational ‘Kramp experience’ for partners, suppliers and employees.

KRM (Keith Rennie Machinery Ltd) has announced an update to its range of flail mowers.

BKT is taking innovative VF technology to the next level, creating a formidable ally against soil compaction.

Agricultural injuries on farms are more likely to occur through interaction with animals than other operations, according to new research.

As part of its plans to expand coverage across the country, AgVantage UK Ltd has agreed a new partnership with RWL Services Ltd, enhancing support for the Dewulf brand across the UK.

The British Meat Processors Association says dismissing trade disruption at the borders as short term ‘teething problems’ is no longer credible, as it publishes its Brexit Impact Report.

Poultry farmers are being urged to maintain the highest possible standards of biosecurity after the avian flu housing order was lifted, as H5N8 is detected at a non-poultry premises in Lancashire.

Natural England and Natural Resources Wales has unveiled a new, revised Countryside Code, including clearer rules on cleaning up dog mess and sticking to footpaths.

Since its Lamma launch in 2020, the Smart Farmer app has taken the industry by storm, quickly becoming a must-have safety device on farms across the UK. Its creator, Marc Skivington, originally created the app to help with machinery checks on his own farm, and has since developed a range of updates, covering lone working, training, risk assessments and more.

Defra has confirmed that the housing order will still be lifted despite a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza – but other restrictions remain in place.

Spring visitors to the countryside are being urged to keep their dogs under control as rural insurers warn of a potential hike in sheep worrying over Easter.