New AHDB Dairy and NMR link gives access to herd’s genetic status
7th June 2020
NMR and AHDB Dairy have developed a secure link from NMR’s dairy management system Herd Companion to the Herd Genetic Report on AHDB’s website.
Anpario launches Orego-Stim TD
5th June 2020
Producers can now take control of the health management of individual gestating and lactating sows with Anpario’s new easy application product, Orego-Stim TD, which can be top dressed to sow daily rations.
Sharp fall in wool prices confirmed
4th June 2020
The National Sheep Association has said it is disappointed to see that Covid-19 has had a serious impact on wool prices in the UK.
Whole farm approach to combatting heat stress in pig production
29th May 2020
Heat stress could be limiting the productivity of UK and Irish pig units more than expected, so there are significant gains to be had by making simple changes to both the environment and nutrition.
Cautious welcome for Global Tariff announcement
22nd May 2020
Farming groups have welcomed the news that the government will maintain tariffs on agriculture products, but warn that food imports must be produced to the same standards required of UK farmers.
Government must focus on future food security, warns NBA
20th May 2020
National Beef Association (NBA) sends open letter to George Eustice MP after amendments to the Agricultural Bill to protect UK standards were not adopted.
Deosan launches new environmentally friendly lameness product
19th May 2020
Deosan HH+ is the latest product to join the Deosan range and aims to effectively target lameness, an issue that is currently costing the dairy industry more than 1p per litre of milk produced on the farm, according to AHDB.
Farmers urged ‘not to panic’ amid feed supply concerns
18th May 2020
Farmers are being reassured that feed supply chains are fulfilling demands, with options available to meet nutrient requirements, amid concerns over access to raw materials and price hikes.
The farmers taking on new business ventures
14th May 2020
As farmers battle a set of unique and complex challenges, the trend for branching out into new revenue streams, outside of traditional farming, is becoming increasingly important.
Dairy industry unites to launch £1m consumer campaign
6th May 2020
The UK dairy sector in partnership with Government has today announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the current coronavirus crisis.
NSA responds to British Wool’s statement
6th May 2020
As the shearing season is about to get into full swing the National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to get clarity from British Wool that wool collections and deliveries into depots will continue as usual.
US negotiations offer new routes for UK sheepmeat
5th May 2020
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the news UK/US trade discussions are due to commence following disruptions caused by Covid-19.
