Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

When Zoe Colville left city life and a job as a hairdresser to farm full time, she wanted to keep her family and friends up to date via her Instagram account. Now, six years later, she is one of the top ‘farmfluencers’ in the UK, with 22.2K followers. We caught up with her to find out more.

Worming ewes around lambing remains a common practice in UK flocks, but with most sheep farmers now aware that over-use of wormers is a major factor in the development of anthelmintic resistance, SCOPS is urging producers to think about whether they can safely reduce the number of ewes treated.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) says it has made the “difficult and disappointing” decision to postpone its major regional events this year.

Growing peas and beans and precision farming are among the most effective measures in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on farms, new research has found.

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.