Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Livestock rustlers continue despite the pandemic
30th January 2021
Rural insurer warns against complacency over rustling as it remains one of the most costly crimes for farmers.
Latest results show very high yield potential for newest Pioneer maize variety
29th January 2021
The 2020 results from the annual Pioneer Accurate Crop Testing System (PACTS) trials show Pioneer’s newest hybrid, P7948, offers farmers impressive yields for both livestock forage and biogas production.
First-time entrant makes the final six in Gold Cup competition
29th January 2021
Joe Ives’ Hampshire-based herd from Herriard, Basingstoke is among those to make it through to the final of the 2020 NMR/RABDF Gold Cup competition.
Plans to phase out badger culls met with caution
28th January 2021
Farming and veterinary groups have urged the government to ensure the efficacy of any new measures to tackle bTB, before phasing out “proven tools”.
Brexit deal: How are farmers affected?
27th January 2021
After years of uncertainty, the UK achieved a trade deal with the EU at the eleventh hour, but what has been the impact so far, and what does the future hold for UK farmers?
Avian flu: Are we out of the woods?
27th January 2021
After a spate of avian flu outbreaks shocked the industry at the end of 2020, Farmers Guide reflects on the current situation.
Quick tips to keep workers safe
25th January 2021
With growing concern and action over farm safety, Richard Wade of Risk and Safety Compliance Services, shares some top tips to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of you and your staff.
New Wellington boots added to award-winning range
20th January 2021
After a year filled with the challenges of Brexit and Covid-19, we caught up with Leon Boots Co Ltd, to find out about their decision to invest in a new distribution centre, and the latest additions to the range, which are proving highly popular with farmers.
Anti-dairy advert criticised for “peddling misinformation”
20th January 2021
Critics have hit back at vegan company Oatly for its “misuse of statistics” on dairy farming’s environmental impact.
Finished pig prices down as carcase weights reach record high
15th January 2021
Carcase weights soar due to ongoing problems with a backlog of pigs, while prices have seen the largest week-on-week drop since 2016.
“Better welfare and leg health” for broilers fed live fly larvae
15th January 2021
Netherlands study explores benefits of adding live black soldier fly larvae to broiler diets.
Prepare now for successful lambing
14th January 2021
Eight-point plan helps sheep farmers prepare for the 2021 lambing season.