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How to minimise the risks from PTO shafts

Accidents involving PTO shafts are among the most common causes of serious injuries when operating farm machinery.

Post-harvest management: The overlooked key to success

Martin Lishman provides five key areas to focus on, to improve your post-harvest practices.

Specialist trailers to feature in Potato Days demo area

Richard Western Ltd says it is excited to be part of this year’s Potato Days UK event as site prep partner and bronze exhibitor.

Tillage-Live: Get the latest crop establishment know-how

Now in its 33rd year, Tillage-Live will return to Yorkshire in 2024, hosted at Headley Hall near Tadcaster on 18th September.

APF 2024 expected to draw crowds

The UK’s largest woodland, forestry, fencing, arboriculture, trees and timber show (APF 2024) is expected to pull in 300 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors.

Remember – any type of ergot counts when it comes to rejections

With some colour sorters struggling to identify modern grass ergot, it’s time for everyone to find a solution to this problem.

Adjuvant helps to keep crops free from black-grass

Despite a high-pressure weed year, a Warwickshire grower has been able to keep crops fairly clean by optimising chemistry with an adjuvant.

Reduce the risk of SARA after a wet summer

Wet weather often means a ration based on high acid load forages – and a greater risk of sub-acute rumen acidosis.

How to cope with multi-anthelmintic resistance

It can be worrying to find out your farm is resistant to multiple anthelmintics – SCOPS experts outline what to do next.

Warning over new season grain impact on broilers 

Poultry farmers are being warned to take care when transitioning new season crops into diets, as it can impact broiler performance.

Everything you need to know about pain management

Katie Binks, of Westpoint Farm Vets, explains the impacts of pain on cattle and sheep productivity, and when you should offer pain relief.

Essex farm vet welcomed to RCVS Fellowship

Ami Sawran, clinical director at Westpoint Farm Vets, received the honour for her work on llamas and alpacas.

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