Author Posts: Farmers Guide

In his Autumn Statement announcement yesterday (17th November), Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out a number of tax measures targeting high earners and those who receive dividend payments, as well as further support with energy bills.

As more calves flood the market than ever before, dairy calf producers are being reminded to choose marketing routes wisely to ensure they are paid a fair price for their livestock.

Lambing season is by far the most demanding time of year for sheep farmers, which is why livestock farmers and Nettex area business managers, Jane Moodie and Gwyn James recommend taking a checklist approach to pre-lambing preparation.

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) said the risk of liver fluke infection in sheep and cattle will be moderate to high in the Central, South and East regions of Northern Ireland (NI) and a high prevalence of the disease is expected in the West this winter.

Testing and prevention of Mycoplasma bovis is of increasing importance in both beef and dairy sectors as new surveillance data reveals the disease is more common than previously thought.

Nature-friendly farmers can access free business advice to help with the transition away from BPS payments via a series of events organised by the Soil Association.

Financial advice firm NFU Mutual outlines what to look out for in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s upcoming Autumn Budget Statement on 17th November and how the changes could affect the public purse.

Farming charity RABI is reminding poultry farmers of the support services available following the introduction of Defra’s Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across England.

The UK has received global praise for achieving significant reductions in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with the government confirming livestock antibiotic sales are at the lowest level on record.

The team behind the event will be launching two new Young Entrepreneurs competitions this year to celebrate the achievements of young Staffordshire farmers, offering a total prize pot of £4,000.

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has launched the latest round of the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund, allocating a further £2.5 million to promote collaboration between farmers and landowners in England in order to enhance the local environment.

From today (7th November), it is a legal requirement to house all poultry and captive birds across England to prevent the further spread of avian influenza.