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The yeast fermentation additive Celmanax has been shown by a recent study to increase daily liveweight gains and reduce finishing times in lambs that received supplementation, saving farmers £18.91 per head when feed cost was taken into account.

Visitors to the 16th National Organic Conference are in for an immersive experience showcasing the best of organic food and farming, with opportunities to attend discussions on supply chains and food networks, explore the latest scientific advancements in the sector, and tour a local organic farm’s key facilities.

At the Royal Cornwall Show last Thursday (8th June), RABI chief executive Alicia Chivers met with Defra environment secretary Thérèse Coffey to discuss the charity’s latest work in tackling mental health challenges in farming and the continued need for farmer wellbeing to remain on the political agenda.

Natural wildlife corridors such as hedgerows and trees are essential for preserving biodiversity, which is why UK dairy cooperative Arla is encouraging farmers and the public to create spaces for wildlife and help halt the decline of natural habitats throughout Britain.

Hill farmer and NFU Scotland member Brian Walker is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently grant emergency authorisation for the bracken control herbicide Asulam to protect upland farmers and crofters and safeguard public health.

The 13th and 14th of June will see market leading LS Plant Breeding Ltd (LSPB) returning to Cereals following their successful first visit in 2022. This year, the company have expanded the size of their stand to showcase a broader range of its varieties.

Cereals is opening its doors to 60 urban school children for the first time this year, to inspire them to look at potential careers in farming, engineering, science and technology.

Bridging the gap between farm and the consumer is something that lots of farmers are trying to do in an effort to help more people understand the reality of what goes into producing their food, and hopefully alter public opinion on why supporting and buying British is so important.

Hill farmer and sheepdog handler Erin McNaught shares her excitement ahead of her on-stage appearance at Cereals 2023.

Farmers are invited to fill out a short 10-minute survey relating to bovine TB as part of a new research project led by The Farming Community Network (FCN), which seeks to better understand the impact of this devastating disease on farmers’ lives and wellbeing.

In response to continued market demand, British supplier Warrendale Wagyu has announced ambitious plans to double production in the next two years at its 2023 conference, which was attended by more than 250 farming delegates.

Spiralling production costs, unfairness in the supply chain, and a rise in rural crime have been identified as some of the main factors contributing to poor mental health in farming in a recent survey conducted by the NFU.