Author Posts: Farmers Guide
SEP 2024
Reduce the risk of SARA after a wet summer
23rd August 2024
Wet weather often means a ration based on high acid load forages – and a greater risk of sub-acute rumen acidosis.
SEP 2024
How to cope with multi-anthelmintic resistance
22nd August 2024
It can be worrying to find out your farm is resistant to multiple anthelmintics – SCOPS experts outline what to do next.
POULTRY
Warning over new season grain impact on broilers
21st August 2024
Poultry farmers are being warned to take care when transitioning new season crops into diets, as it can impact broiler performance.
Animal Health
Everything you need to know about pain management
20th August 2024
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
19th August 2024
Ami Sawran, clinical director at Westpoint Farm Vets, received the honour for her work on llamas and alpacas.
Diversification
Demand for farm-based holidays continues to surge
19th August 2024
For those concerned the staycation has had its day, new figures suggest searches for holidays on farm locations is up 266%.
SPONSORED
Biogas engine upgrade delivers 20% boost in power
5th August 2024
A 500kW biogas plant at Coston Hall Farm in Norfolk recently benefitted from an engine and control panel update from CHP support specialist Gen-C.
AUG 2024
New flock health mindset reaps dividends
1st August 2024
Preventing disease and adopting treatment strategies based on data has helped one Lancashire hill farm to boost scanning rates and improve flock health.
AUG 2024
Striking a balance – the great drilling date debate
1st August 2024
After a difficult autumn, there is an understandable tendency to drill earlier next season to guarantee wheat area. But what impact could this have on weed control?
AUG 2024
Beef experts share practical advice for a changing world
30th July 2024
A series of recent roadshows in Scotland discussed the challenges facing beef farmers and how to overcome them.
AUG 2024
Top tips to stay safe this harvest
30th July 2024
With harvest time bringing a range of safety risks, Farmers Guide offers some advice on keeping yourself safe.
Watch the New Holland CR11 combine launch into harvest 2024
30th July 2024
The new flagship New Holland CR11 combine, previewed at Agritechnica 2023, was present at the official harvest 2024 launch of the new design.