We are urgently developing research requirements with other European laboratories to make sure we understand and the disease (Schmallenberg) better.In Your Field
Tony Shepherd & John Henderson: Muck spreading gets under way
January has continued to be mild and wet, apart from a few days of frost, which allowed us to get bedding muck spread on some pastures, writes Tony.
John Gordon: Ewe scanning shows good lambing percentage
Never before have I seen snow in south-east England when we have none at all at our back door.
William and Andrew Cowx: Calves’ coughing spell delays weaning but all ok now
It is Candlemas Day this week - halfway through winter. I was always told you should have half your winter feed of straw, hay or silage left to take us through to spring; hopefully we will have a spring like last year and there will be ample.
John Walton: Out with the old and in with the new
A belated ‘Happy new year’ to you all. The month of doom is nearly at an end, February is just around the corner, nights are starting to draw out and, dare I say it’s warming up a little.
John Davies: Out of my comfort zone after an ill-wind blows through the village
THE year came to a close with the final cattle sale of the year in Brecon.
Steve Heard: Scale of African farming is amazing
Having just returned from a trip to east Africa, and having been fortunate to do a tour last year through Mexico, it still amazes me to see the enormous potential for arable farming in these regions.
Rodney Down: A good winter so far except for machinery prices
Daffodils, volunteer linseed, beans, rape, black-grass and mayweed are all out in flower. Is the weather just teasing us, or will the cows be out in early February?
Share farming unit suits individual needs
Tony Shepherd & John Henderson are share farmers running sheep and suckler calves in North Yorkshire. They’ll be explaining how they farm and what share farming is over the next few months.
William and Andrew Cowx: Getting ever closer to a warm and draught-free home
MAY we at Hudscales wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. We hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas.
John Davies: Enjoying the upbeat atmosphere at Welsh Winter Fair
THIS year’s Welsh Winter Fair was much less snowy and, once again, an excellent standard of stock was on display. The atmosphere was upbeat.
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John Walton: Heifers housed in a rush as rain forces a change of direction
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Rodney Down: Winter finally arrives along with the day you would rather forget
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Steve Heard: Black-grass gets its comeuppance
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John Gordon: Home and on the mend following a health scare
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Dominic Naylor: A bid farewell as the New Year brings a new job
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Are we pushing young tups too hard as they fail to perform again?
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John Walton: Cows are safely housed but our joint venture has now ended
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John Davies: Quality and price to the forefront with lambs selling well
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Rodney Down: Wearying days, Agritechnica and passing the dreaded TB test
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Steve Heard: Second thoughts on decisions as sprayer reaches a milestone
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Dominic Naylor: Pheasants can breath a little easier as we prepare for winter
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William and Andrew Cowx: Lunchtime lessons on the economy, while the cattle settle into winter routine
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John Davies: Welsh Blacks and dairying come up trumps
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John Walton: Battle of wills with ‘pilgrim’ sheep
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Steve Heard: The cost of one breakdown could have paid for a Caribbean holiday
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Rodney Down: TB test is as nail biting as ever but comes back completely clear
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John Gordon: Finished prices rise but I’m worried about future cattle supply
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Dominic Naylor: A poke in the eye finally kills off a good servant
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William and Andrew Cowx: Expecting a visit from our local bank manager
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John Davies: Demonstration plots are sown for next year’s Royal Welsh Grassland event
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John Walton: The dog’s trip to the vets has proved very costly
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Rodney Down: Thirsty tractor gets the job done in almost perfect conditions
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Steve Heard: Breaking the cardinal rule is rewarded with neat green lines
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Dominic Naylor: Higher than budgeted bushel weights mean a strong start to the financial year
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John Gordon: Not starting the harvest means desperation is beginning to set in
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William and Andrew Cowx: Buying three new tups as new house progress slows to a crawl
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John Davies: A rush to get the grain cut so grassland leys can be planted
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John Walton: Frustrating summer has stopped the combines in their tracks
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Rodney Down: Steady progress made to harvest
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Steve Heard: Yields are well above recent average, but seasonal weight loss is less striking