Author Posts: Farmers Guide

All too often, treatment rather than prevention is the focus of lameness management programmes in dairy herds. Prevention using regular footbaths is a key device for moving forward, argues vet and veterinary pharmacologist, Dr Tom Barragry, who explores a proven alternative to copper sulphate and formaldehyde.

Shelbourne Reynolds is using LAMMA 2024 to launch a new head memory system for its top-end hedge trimmer models, a development tested with operators across the UK over the past three seasons and designed to reduce operator control inputs to minimise fatigue and improve productivity.

Garford Farm Machinery will be showcasing its full range of technologically advanced mechanical weed control products, including its Robocrop Precision Guided Hoes, InRow Weeders and Hooded Sprayers, at LAMMA 2024.

Richard Western has announced a further product launch at LAMMA 2024, with the release of a new trailer design in answer to demands from farmers and contractors requiring a universal trailer built to handle high workloads and demanding conditions yet retaining a high payload.

A new project launches to further the productivity, sustainability, and resilience of the UK sheep farming and wool industries by exploring opportunities to improve fleece quality.

Chafer is set to revolutionise its 2024 trailed sprayer lineup, unveiling significant enhancements to the Guardian and Sentry models.

Tama’s continued focus on innovation brings a game changer for round baling, with the launch of EZ Web – a completely new type of baling product that gives a double benefit to makers of round bales.

Reesink Agriculture returns to LAMMA once again in January 2024 with a host of models on display including Farmtrac compact and utility tractors that “deliver big on versatility and productivity”.

Selective treatment of clinical mastitis (STCM) is becoming increasingly popular and offers a range of benefits.

A discussion at Groundswell highlighted the potential to grow potatoes in a regenerative way – producing good, quality yields thanks to good soil analysis and careful management, leading to a reduction in inputs while maintaining yields.

A video highlighting the benefits of good sprayer hygiene has recently been published to help farmers and contractors who have been carrying out winter machinery maintenance works.

The Shelbourne Reynolds range of Powerspread Pro side-discharge manure spreaders is now available with a new weigh scale system.