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    Early maize

    February maize special

    February 5, 2010

    Read our maize special, as we look at your options this season, with all the latest information and advice.

    Cross steers

    SAC meeting tackles herd health issues at West Plean

    February 5, 2010

    AROUND 100 farmers attended a health and welfare event held last week by the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) in Stirlingshire. Claire Powell reports on the host farm and the experts’ advice on health issues.

    Dairy cubicles now used by beef cattle

    Renowned dairy farmer turns his hand to beef production

    February 5, 2010

    Converted beef farmer and former vice chairman of the Scottish Milk Marketing Board, James Brown, talks to Linda McDonald-Brown about the changes needed to turn a renowned dairy farm into a top beef enterprise.

    Beef calf

    Beef special - January 26

    28 January 2010 | Updated: 28 January 2010

    READ our special series from this week’s beef supplement, with features, news and advice on the latest trends in the beef industry.

    Tim and Simon Jones.

    Turning a dairy dream into a thriving specialist business

    January 22, 2010

    In an area not renowned for dairy herds, two brothers’ passion for cheese-making has allowed them carve a niche as a specialist food producer. Angela Calvert reports.

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    Take the time now to assess your fields

    January 15, 2010

    It is not too early to start thinking about which fields need a bit of TLC, even if you do not sow any seed until much later in the year, says independent grassland specialist Charlie Morgan.

    The Hereford bull is the linchpin of the scheme.

    Developing the commercial potential of Hereford breed

    13 January 2010

    Mark Spendlove has never been one to follow a trend. Always trying to sell cattle when others wanted to buy, he turned the traditional system completely on its head. Ann Hardy visited his farm in Northamptonshire.

    Andrew Shaw

    Cooperation provides the answer to NVZ headache

    27 December 2009

    Exporting manure may be an option for livestock farmers trying to adapt to NVZ regulations. Katie Lomas visits an arable farm where muck is taken in exchange for straw.

    Rob Slater.

    Getting the right mix brings herd yield, financial and health benefits

    December 25, 2009

    As the year draws to a close, Rob and John Slater can look back over a successful 12 months, having made another step forward in their dairy expansion plan. Angela Calvert reports.

    Sucklers

    Combating the critics in the climate change debate

    December 18, 2009

    As the next decade approaches, Joanne Pugh looks at some of the challenges we may face in the future in a special series considering consumer perception of livestock’s role in climate change and animal welfare.

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