Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Dairy and beef farmers are being advised to plan parasite control before housing to avoid costly losses, with recent warm and wet weather exposing cattle to high worm and fluke challenges.

Following the announcement that the Habitat Wales Scheme will open for applications this Friday (29th September), NFU Cymru is calling for further clarity on funding for the scheme amid concerns that many farmers could lose a significant portion of their income due to budget constraints.

As Storm Agnes is set to kick off this storm naming season with winds of up to 75mph in many parts of the UK, NFU Mutual is urging farmers to act now and protect their farms before it is too late.

Following reports of sawdust shortages across the supply chain, farmers are being urged to secure bedding supplies now to avoid falling short in the winter.

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is inviting farmers to join a free webinar next month discussing the reason behind ongoing vaccine shortages in the industry, the implications for animal health and what to do if supplies become unavailable.

With its unique water intake monitor, designed to optimise milk production, health system manufacturer smaXtec was selected as the winner of this year’s Royal Dairy Innovation Award, presented by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on Monday 11th September.

Plans for a consultation with industry over the possible introduction of a Digital Passport for Combinable Crops have been confirmed for October 2023 by the project’s Leadership Group.

Set to take place at the Staffordshire County Showground on 18th-19th November, this year’s English Winter Fair is anticipating a record number of entries from young competitors as the event continues to build its success at attracting the next generation of stock people and animal handlers from across the country.

A technical leaflet published by Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) outlines how farmers with organic certification can combine the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes to increase payments by up to 50% compared to historic BPS rates.

AHDB has welcomed a pioneering study by UK scientists that demonstrates the need for using multiple metrics, such as GWP*, to accurately assess the climate impact of methane from livestock for better policymaking.

A new campaign launched by Riverford Organic Farmers is seeking fair treatment for fruit and vegetable producers, citing that 49% fear closure within the next 12 months as a result of supermarket buying behaviour.

As rural crime continues its unrelenting spread across the UK, the NFU is calling for greater protection for farmers and landowners as National Rural Crime Action Week gets underway.