Author Posts: Farmers Guide
NOV 2024
How to optimise calf housing
25th October 2024
Housing management of pre-weaned calves strongly impacts health, welfare, and profitability. Dr Tiffany Etherington, of Westpoint Farm Vets, shares advice.
NOV 2024
UK agroforestry: Funding options, uses and income streams
23rd October 2024
Agroforestry is gaining popularity in the UK as a sustainable land management approach.
Salt marsh lamb producer shares preventative approach to flock health
23rd October 2024
Efforts to prevent wormer resistance and blowfly strike are paying dividends for one of the country’s largest salt marsh lamb producers. Farmers Guide finds out more.
Milking system gets third royal accolade
22nd October 2024
ADF Milking has received a King’s Award for Enterprise for its innovative InVent milking technology for dairy cows.
Visas confirmed for 2025 alongside measures to support livestock farmers
21st October 2024
Defra has confirmed the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025, plus further measures to support livestock farmers.
NOV 2024
What happens if weather extremes are the new normal?
21st October 2024
Cecilia Pryce explores the future impacts of extreme weather, while Lucy Hassall offers an update on volatile fertiliser markets.
NOV 2024
Helping landowners to make strategic decisions
18th October 2024
Mac Mic Group uses its wealth of experience to help landowners across the UK make strategic land development decisions.
NOV 2024
Late but not lost: How to optimise late-drilled wheat crops
18th October 2024
With reduced pest, weed and disease pressure, there is more going for late-drilled cereals than it first seems. Farmers Guide asks two Agrii experts for advice on how to get them off to the best start.
NOV 2024
Vaccination: Make sure you don’t waste your investment
18th October 2024
SRUC veterinary investigation officer, Fiona Crowden, offers advice on steps you can take to make sure your vaccinations are effective.
Pink feed bag launches to raise money for cancer charity
16th October 2024
HJ Lea Oakes has launched a pink bag for its cattle and sheep feed to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.
BREED PROFILE
Meet the pig breed favoured by Jeremy Clarkson
14th October 2024
At-risk pig breed Oxford Sandy and Blacks are making a comeback after becoming virtually extinct – and were Jeremy Clarkson’s breed of choice when he took on pig production.
Land Rover
Land Rover Show 2024 – Highlights from Stonham Barns
7th October 2024
Partnering with Farmers Guide for this year’s show, Stonham Barns Park hosted a hugely successful second Land Rover Show at its mid-Suffolk showground yesterday. Over 400 vehicles from the iconic manufacturer were present.