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Ellie Layton

Articles by Ellie Layton

Common lamb losses from birth to weaning

Livestock

Common lamb losses from birth to weaning

Lamb mortality impacts flock productivity around lambing time. Ellie Layton looks at the main issues and how they can be avoided.

clock 28 February 2024 • 5 min read
Efficiency over expansion approach for Gloucestershire dairy farm

Livestock

Efficiency over expansion approach for Gloucestershire dairy farm

A dairy business is showing that expansion does not always mean more cows and instead the focus is on driving forwards to get the most from the cows through breeding and the use of technology. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 22 February 2024 • 7 min read
Best practice for mole catching

Livestock

Best practice for mole catching

Despite moles being an issue on most farms, few farmers take mole catching matters into their own hands. Ellie Layton gets advice from an expert.

clock 22 February 2024 • 4 min read
YFC news: Tewksbury YFC crowned club of the month

Young Farmers Clubs

YFC news: Tewksbury YFC crowned club of the month

In our new section, we are celebrating rural communities. Here is the latest YFC news.

clock 17 February 2024 • 1 min read
YFC news: Award worthy Welsh YFC members

Young Farmers Clubs

YFC news: Award worthy Welsh YFC members

In our new section, we are celebrating rural communities. Here is the latest YFC news.

clock 16 February 2024 • 1 min read
YFC news: Scottish member secures HYB presidents medal

Young Farmers Clubs

YFC news: Scottish member secures HYB presidents medal

In our new section, we are celebrating rural communities. Here is the latest YFC news.

clock 15 February 2024 • 1 min read
Cheviots still at the heart of breeder's passion

Farm Life

Cheviots still at the heart of breeder's passion

After finding his own way into agriculture, David Pittendreigh has made a name for himself as a Cheviot breeder. Ellie Layton finds out more.

clock 15 February 2024 • 6 min read
YFC news: Young Blackface sheep breeders gather

Young Farmers Clubs

YFC news: Young Blackface sheep breeders gather

In our new section, we are celebrating rural communities. Here is the latest YFC news.

clock 15 February 2024 • 1 min read
YFC news: Shear brilliance - save 50 per cent on shearing courses

Young Farmers Clubs

YFC news: Shear brilliance - save 50 per cent on shearing courses

In our new section, we are celebrating rural communities. Here is the latest YFC news.

clock 14 February 2024 • 2 min read
Miss Dior proves luxury at Brecon show potentials

Shows & Sales

Miss Dior proves luxury at Brecon show potentials

Local breeders stole the show at the Farmers Guardian supported sale of show potential cattle at Brecon which had 91 per cent clearance rate.

clock 12 February 2024 • 2 min read
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