Lely celebrates its 70th anniversary with a look into the future
23rd April 2018
At the Lely Future Farm Days in April, Lely presented its vision of the sustainable, fully robotic dairy farm, designed around the cow and committed to the principle of management
Plan now for pre-first cut weed control
9th April 2018
Recent cold, wet weather has extended winter housing periods and will delay turnout of livestock in many places. When the weather does warm up, grass and perennial weeds such as
Re-think approach to reseeding after late spring
9th April 2018
With weather and soil conditions far from perfect for reseeding this spring, Rod Bonshor, general manager for Oliver Seeds, is urging farmers to be patient and wait a couple of
Action needed on antibiotics to future-proof UK cattle industry
9th April 2018
Voluntary reductions in the use of Critically Important Antibiotics (CIAs) must be accelerated to future-proof the UK cattle industry against the threat of legislation and regulation. This was the message
Bale wrapping workshops offer forage preservation best practise advice
5th April 2018
Kuhn Farm Machinery is holding a series of bale wrapping workshops, demonstrations and best practise clinics to help farmers improve the quality of, and get the most from, their
Defra champions farm to fork traceability though new livestock service
3rd April 2018
The development of a new Livestock Information Service to give farmers and processors accurate information about animals and their movements has been announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove. The new
Top tips ahead of maize planting
3rd April 2018
With maize planting only a few weeks away, growers must plan ahead to ensure a successful crop this season.
Roles reversed at latest Craven Dairy Auction
27th March 2018
Principal honours were reversed at the second March Craven Dairy Auction show and sale at Skipton Auction Mart, on Monday, March 26, when Mark Smith, of Rookery Farm, Winterburn, won
Red Rose breeder claims double success in Easter prime lambs show
27th March 2018
Red Rose sheep farmer Robert Towers, of Camp House Farm, Farleton, near Lancaster, had a field day at Skipton Auction Mart, on Monday, when exhibiting both the champion and reserve
Don’t overlook magnesium supplements this spring
27th March 2018
The prolonged cold and wet winter weather has led to restricted grass growth, delayed turnout on many farms, and in some cases shortages of forage earmarked for buffer feeding. However,
Farmers ploughing funds into animal welfare
20th March 2018
New research reveals that UK farmers are planning to invest more in animal welfare than any other aspect of their farm business in 2018. This comes as McDonald’s UK unveils
New approach to protein in dairy diets
20th March 2018
Wynnstay has developed a new nutritional approach to protein formulation within dairy cow diets, which can reduce ration costs while maximising production. The AminoMatch approach offers an alternative to supplying
