Author Posts: Farmers Guide

TB-restricted or orange markets have been increasing in numbers and popularity, providing farmers with TB-affected herds a vital avenue to get a fair price for their dairy-bred calves, thereby supporting the aims and priorities of the GB Dairy Calf Strategy.

To enable more farmers to be part of the scheme, Defra has announced support will be provided to those who started their Countryside Stewardship (CS) 2024 applications by the deadline of Friday 15th September to make sure they can still benefit from the scheme.

New research by the Universities of Warwick and Nottingham has revealed how differences in farmer behaviour, particularly around vaccination uptake, can influence the outcome of livestock disease outbreaks.

Farming groups have welcomed the package of measures announced by Defra on the eve of Back British Farming Day (12th September) to provide an uplift to the industry, but said more needs to be done to support producers currently facing a cash-flow crisis.

A farmer in the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) near Swansea is pleading to visitors to follow the Countryside Code and keep a safe distance away from wildlife after a newborn foal was forced over a cliff edge by selfie-takers.

Iseki UK & Ireland is set to display and demonstrate compact tractor models from its latest TLE and TG6 ranges at Tillage-Live.

Led by the Sheep Antibiotic Guardian Group (SAGG), the #HealthyFeetHappySheep campaign launched last week (7th September) aims to educate vets and farmers on all aspects of sheep foot health and signpost the industry to the latest resources.

Sumo UK is a leading British designer and manufacturer of cultivation and seeding equipment. The company says it is proud to make market leading, innovative and durable machinery, built to last by an experienced and highly skilled production team. Find out which products they’ll be showcasing at Tillage Live 2023.

The Güttler Supermaxx, as seen at NORMAC, claims to be the most versatile stubble cultivator available on the market. It’s modular, ‘customisable’ design can be configurated to suit any operator, any condition, and any application, according to importer Wox Agri Services.

In recognition of the challenges farmers face with high inflation and rising input costs, the government has confirmed this Back British Farming Day (13th September) that those holding a live Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 (SFI) agreement will receive accelerated payments to help with cash flow.

Britain’s farmers and growers are saying a huge “thank you” to the public for the overwhelming support shown for the unique role they play in feeding the nation and caring for the great British countryside.

Following ragwort and hemlock poisoning cases reported in cattle and pigs by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), AHDB is urging farmers to make sure they are familiar with the signs of toxicity and be on the lookout for poisonous plants in their fields.