Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
New cases of avian flu confirmed
21st December 2020
Further cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in Norfolk, Dorset and North Yorkshire.
New test could detect liver fluke exposure in minutes
18th December 2020
Tech company Mologic has teamed up with the University of Liverpool to develop rapid diagnostic test, which could help tackle flukicide resistance.
Product news: Boosting essential trace minerals
16th December 2020
How treating with Multimin pre-calving could benefit your herd and your business.
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Trace minerals: What you need to know pre-calving
16th December 2020
Despite only being present in tiny amounts, trace minerals are absolutely vital to normal physiological functions and, consequently, the health and productivity of beef cattle. Even a subclinical deficiency can have a significant impact, writes vet and Virbac technical adviser, Kate Ingram.
First ever sugar beet pricing platform launched
16th December 2020
The platform will initially be tested by a pilot group of growers as part of a year-long pilot programme.
Keeping on top of farm health and safety
15th December 2020
Risk and Safety Compliance (RASCS) offers local expert advice to help farmers keep staff safe and meet their legal and ethical health and safety requirements.
Weather “much more important than CSFB in OSR performance”
15th December 2020
Analysis sheds light on last season’s winter OSR, which was the lowest-yielding harvest since 2001.
New managing director for KRM as owners pass the baton
15th December 2020
After over 30 years in business, Keith and Marilyn Rennie, of Keith Rennie Machinery, have announced that Mike Britton has been appointed managing director and will now assume responsibility for the day to day running of the company.
More shoppers planning to use farm shops this Christmas
14th December 2020
New survey suggests Covid-19 has led to a quarter of people surveyed increasing their use of farm shops and local producers this year.
Lorry driver dies in bale accident at Cheshire farm
14th December 2020
Cheshire Police and Health and Safety Executive confirm farm death which occurred on 2nd December.
Double celebration for one of the UK’s oldest herds
14th December 2020
Kent farm makes it into the final six for prestigious award – just as the herd celebrates its 100th birthday.
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Countrymen’s club offers lifeline for retired farmers
14th December 2020
A countrymen’s club that offers retired farmers a more fitting alternative to a day centre, has been getting creative to support its members during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sarah Kidby reports.