We are urgently developing research requirements with other European laboratories to make sure we understand and the disease (Schmallenberg) better.Livestock features
Sexed semen best practice key to high beef conception rates
Beef producers using AI and sexed semen can gain greater control over their breeding strategies, but only if they plan and follow best practice, says Cogent Breeding beef breeding, adviser Gareth Scott.
A multi-vitamin approach optimises grassland nutrition
The correct balance of soil nutrients is the key to improving grassland nutrition but can be difficult to achieve. Many farms could benefit from adopting a multi-vitamin approach to this challenge.
Veal could prove to be the cream of the crop
It is not easy being different, but the Archer family do not give up easily and attention to detail is everything, particularly when educating the public about the new meat in town.
High yield from an ultra-early maize variety
A new high yielding maize combining top scores for feed value with ultra-early maturity has been introduced by KWS.
Programme wants more diary farmers to join maize trial
THE trials programme run by the French maize breeding company, Caussade Semances, is set to be augmented this year.
Early maize varieties key to maximise winter yields
Growers should be looking to select earlier varieties next season and consider mixing them in the field to maximise cob potential and crop quality.
Choosing a variety of maize to suit your situation
THOUGH the land rises to 700 feet and the col-der, wetter conditions combine for a shorter growing season, forage maize is proving a worthwhile crop on a Powys livestock farm.
Robots add management flexibility without hitting herd’s milk yields
MAJOR savings in relief milker costs and a more flexible lifestyle were both deciding factors when David Talbot made the transition to robotic milking last year.
Rich dividend from his Beef Shorthorn investment
The search for genetic improvement and long-term business prospects led Cumbrian farmer Charles Lowther to establish a pedigree herd with a purpose, as Neil Ryder found out when he went to meet him.
Hygiene checklist to limit losses when lambing
First class hygiene is one of the simplest and most economic ways of reducing lamb losses.
-
Poll Dorsets suit coastal farm’s lambing season
-
Disease figures highly in lamb abortions
-
Play safe with ewe nutrition
-
Minimising the inevitable losses in lambing
-
Traditional mixed farm is small but perfectly formed
-
Self-sufficient system ensures the future of Scottish pig unit
-
Impressive first year from Barony's Easy Care flock
-
Maximising performance before and after lambing
-
Ruthless approach to breeding builds pedigree reputation
-
Getting the best from beef breeding
-
Sexed semen opportunities for sucklers
-
Beef finisher takes a leaf out of the American book
-
Maize switch proves key
-
Acidosis will harm beef growth rates
-
Farming in harmony with the downland environment
-
Slashing input costs through better management
-
Bull beef now financially viable
-
Family considers moving after TB impact becomes too much
-
Unique location is adding value for beef finishers
-
A dual purpose breed that is very good for business
-
Three family generations of show support
-
Good etiquette lies at the heart of successful livestock show judging
-
Keeping it simple is working well for Dutch dairy farmer
-
What the countryside might look like without livestock in 30 years
-
Farming in 2041: Upland pastures in the North York Moors
-
Farming in 2041: Vale of Pickering
-
Farming in 2041: Upland hillsides on Exmoor
-
Farming in 2041: Lowland farming on Romney Marsh
-
Farming in 2041: The report's conclusion
-
The key to dairy success lies under your feet